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jeff_wilson70 01-01-2019 07:30 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
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Thank you so much Jim!!!! This product is worth every penny. The vent kit helped me transform this....

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aggie91 01-10-2019 05:08 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
That looks good Jeff. Would you be willing to part with that small heater only control panel and knob?

roll_the_dice 01-10-2019 06:45 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Looks good Jeff...how was the install?

corvettejim1968 01-28-2019 01:52 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
some pics of my work and my new card
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psp0fexrt7.png
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wahl4m 02-03-2019 07:32 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
im sure in the hot season they really help with cooling ????anybody tested any yet ??

corvettejim1968 02-20-2019 07:38 AM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
i started making the center a/c vent for the 1965 Chevelle if you know somebody that needs one.

jeff_wilson70 02-22-2019 01:56 AM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Sorry Been away for a while

Aggie91. I happened to give the panel, switch and cable away to another member of the board. Sorry, would have been happy to part with it.

roll_the_dice. The install was a breeze. Jim provides a template to cut out the dash around the ashtray. The only issue I had was that the side vents are for the larger hoses (defroster size) while my aftermarket AC (OldAir Products) had the small hoses. I just made a little adapter from a pvc fitting, epoxied it to the side vents and connected the smaller hoses to that. All in all it was a breeze. The hardest part was painting.....and that was due to my lack of skills

jeff_wilson70 02-22-2019 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wahl4m (Post 8458023)
im sure in the hot season they really help with cooling ????anybody tested any yet ??

I live in Myrtle Beach and it gets pretty hot in the summer. I have an aftermarket AC and I also put sound deadener and jute under the new carpet, installed a new firewall pad and sealed every hole in the firewall (including the side vents. It gets super cold in there in short order.

corvettejim1968 02-22-2019 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff_wilson70 (Post 8471728)
I live in Myrtle Beach and it gets pretty hot in the summer. I have an aftermarket AC and I also put sound deadener and jute under the new carpet, installed a new firewall pad and sealed every hole in the firewall (including the side vents. It gets super cold in there in short order.

that sounds so nice.

Afirehawk1 03-12-2019 12:27 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
i lost my contact info for the plastic AC vents to be chromed.
it was in Jims kit now i can find it.
can someone shoot over the info?

thanks!

Clyde65 03-13-2019 02:24 PM

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That person retired, I do know there is a place in NY state that can do it. I’ll post it if I find it...

Found it!

Afirehawk1 03-15-2019 11:11 AM

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quick question all.

the plating shop is asking what the material is and whether it was 3d printed??

over my head.

Clyde65 03-15-2019 02:29 PM

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Jim will have to answer, I believe it is epoxy resin but not for sure.

The guy Jim recommended did mine and just asked if it was new material or not.

Afirehawk1 03-15-2019 02:34 PM

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got it. i was able to text him.
he suggested to use Coat of Chrome in PA.

moving forward :)

corvettejim1968 04-01-2019 11:09 AM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
My 1964 through 1966 AC vent kit comes with a template to cut the dashboard correctly like the factory. Also some recommendations on what color to use if you want it to look Factory stock. And it comes with a company that I highly recommend to get your vent balls chromed. The whole kit is $355.61 priority mail shipped to your door. That price include shipping if you're in the USA.

studeclunker 04-01-2019 10:09 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Just So I get this right, the nozzles aren't chromed when the assembly is ordered? So, I have to disassemble them and have it done myself?

Clyde65 04-02-2019 12:31 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Jim gives you a couple of companies that will do the chroming, there are a few different ways to accomplish the factory look.

Jim used to chrome them, however costs and delays on the chrome companies was putting him in a huge bind.

Chroming anything isn’t cheap, especially for a quality job.

Afirehawk1 04-21-2019 11:09 AM

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Any pix of how the center vent clip goes together

corvettejim1968 04-21-2019 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Afirehawk1 (Post 8511108)
Any pix of how the center vent clip goes together

It would be easiest if you shoot me a text message then I can take detailed pictures for you it's too hard to load pictures here. Very time-consuming.

602-361-6421

corvettejim1968 06-10-2019 10:44 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
1964 1965 1966 center A/C vent assembly
$355.61 shipped free in the US
Outside US I'll get a shipping quote.

SCOTI 06-12-2019 12:29 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968 (Post 8511140)
It would be easiest if you shoot me a text message then I can take detailed pictures for you it's too hard to load pictures here. Very time-consuming.

602-361-6421

PM/e-mail your pics to me. I'll post them up for others that will likely have similar questions.

vet57air 08-10-2019 06:30 PM

Re: 1964-1966 center a/c vent
 
Has anyone tried chrome spray paint on the balls? Here is a test of manufacturers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL4IYoxJqu4

vet57air 08-10-2019 06:55 PM

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Same guy did this video on the application of chrome paint. Vents would have challenges but I might try.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkG5kW3u6kQ

corvettejim1968 12-24-2019 03:06 PM

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so I guess my Photobucket images don't work for this site anymore do you have any recommendations so that I can show you pictures since this website does not have a cell phone user-friendly application

Clyde65 12-24-2019 03:58 PM

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Jim, I upload pictures from my phone all the time! What brand do you have? Android or IOS?


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