I very much look forward to this AC series. I like the fact your putting the factor heater box to keep a semi factory look. I have never liked the factory location of the heater hoses on the firewall. I have seen some hi end pro touring cars route the hoses between the fender and fender well to a 4 port bulk head connector going through the heater fan location. I look forward to the end result.
My transmaroado I did it like you mentioned a bulk head at the blower Motor hole, looks super clean and I also used the Detroit speed block off plate, welded it in cleans up the firewall beautifully. The great pumpkin project is supposed to be a very close to original restoration so I thought I would attempt something that resembled more of a factory look. Spoiler alert it worked out good. Video coming soon
Great instruction Jon. Glad you are doing a section at a time. I always looked at the VA system and thought it would be way to complicated to install.....so far it looks reasonable. Thanks for sharing.
Anytime. This is the first time I will attempt the heater core mod, hope it works. But the rest is fairly straightforward and definitely doable for the average person with some basic hand tools
@@VinylVillageGarage You will see! We have great friends and relatives there. Home of crazy! And then all the cars go underwater. I wouldn’t trust any car from there. It’s Copart land!
I have been kicking around the idea of building a concept 1968 Trans Am that Pontiac never built. 498 CI FiTech fuel injection with 5 speed Tremec, Dana 60 with 4 link suspension and coil overs and mini tubs. Vintage air using the stock NON a/c outer heater box. So, looking forward to watching your idea to do it.
Great work. Thank you for doing all the hard figuring work for me lol. You forgot to add a certain engine to your beginning....hahahahahah. I need to order my kit soon I guess. Keep you the great work and I cant wait to see more.
Jon!! Ur videos are always so spot on and informative! Love how thorough you can explain things while not becoming too boring for the guy that might be fairly familiar with this type of thing. Great teacher! Just in case you land a contract with motor trend for ur first cable series…I’m the best flashlight holding/lighting technician guy I’ve ever seen. Surprisingly affordable with precision beam placement. We’ll done my friend.
I did an aftermarket A/C for my 1980 Scout and it was pretty much the wild west on how to mount everything, there were no instructions. I ended up making most of the brackets out of sheet metal but this looks much cleaner. My instructions did say to mount the condenser very close to the radiator and recommended using foam insulation tape to basically seal the two together. It definitely works, I live in Texas and that thing blows cold as ice on a 100 degree day.
I installed this on my 68 Bird and at freeway speed it cools decent, not like a new car, but pretty good. But around town, stop and go traffic, not nearly as cold as on the highway. After putting gauges on it, I have found the low side pressure to be about 25-30, too high due to lack of airflow across the condenser i am thinking. maybe I should try an electric fan. If its 100 degrees outside, its totally not up to snuff. I drive my daily. Seems to the condenser should be closer to the radiator for better air pull via my LS1 fans.
I have the trinary switch on this car and plan to run an electric fan for the exact reason you are experiencing. It will only cycle the electric fan when the high side Pressure trips it that way the electric fans doesn’t run all the time especially at highway speeds. If you are thinking about adding one vintage air sells the switches.
I used the Vintage Air template for mine, however, I still have to buy one. That will be later down the road, hope to see more on this set up. How does the hood latch work with the condenser in?
Right on. This kit is fairly straight forward and as for the latch no modification it clears everything, the condenser resides in the same location as if it was factory installed. The installation instructions have you remove it for clearance but that is all you need to do.
Yes it could all be done the same minus the control panel. 1969 controls don’t come with a new decal. The heater control valve and a/c lines can all be done the same as this one. And not cut the kick panel up as well.
I very much look forward to this AC series. I like the fact your putting the factor heater box to keep a semi factory look. I have never liked the factory location of the heater hoses on the firewall. I have seen some hi end pro touring cars route the hoses between the fender and fender well to a 4 port bulk head connector going through the heater fan location. I look forward to the end result.
My transmaroado I did it like you mentioned a bulk head at the blower
Motor hole, looks super clean and I also used the Detroit speed block off plate, welded it in cleans up the firewall beautifully. The great pumpkin project is supposed to be a very close to original restoration so I thought I would attempt something that resembled more of a factory look. Spoiler alert it worked out good. Video coming soon
It is an absolute joy watching you put things together on these birds. You’re professional and thorough with your explanations. Thank you!!
Much appreciated, I really love these birds and sharing their stories
Great instruction Jon. Glad you are doing a section at a time. I always looked at the VA system and thought it would be way to complicated to install.....so far it looks reasonable. Thanks for sharing.
Anytime. This is the first time I will attempt the heater core mod, hope it works. But the rest is fairly straightforward and definitely doable for the average person with some basic hand tools
Great video, absolute necessity in the south , I will be installing one myself and thanks for the step by step, very helpful!
Great. These kits are fairly simple to install and worth the effort
This is a good one! I like the clever way you are setting it up. Smart! Dislike the Florida part. I lived on the gulf coast in Texas. Terrible storms.
Not sure how long this car will reside in Florida but while it’s there it will be cool on the inside while driving around
@@VinylVillageGarage You will see! We have great friends and relatives there. Home of crazy! And then all the cars go underwater. I wouldn’t trust any car from there. It’s Copart land!
Lol. Yeah i have seen a few on other UA-cam
Videos trying to make them go again
A/C is a required item especially here in FL...
Lol. This car is going to Florida when done
Comment....engaged
Thanks again and again!
Great. I was thinking about it on my FB !
I have done a few and really like how much nicer the summer drives are with it.
This is a great segment Jon, looking forward to the rest. Thanks for the details. It helps a lot.👍
Anytime friend, gotta save them birds is the name of the game
Nice. Thank you
Anytime! Having fun playing cars
I have been kicking around the idea of building a concept 1968 Trans Am that Pontiac never built. 498 CI FiTech fuel injection with 5 speed Tremec, Dana 60 with 4 link suspension and coil overs and mini tubs. Vintage air using the stock NON a/c outer heater box. So, looking forward to watching your idea to do it.
A bit of a teaser the heater core update did fit and work. It cost less then $50 too.
Great work. Thank you for doing all the hard figuring work for me lol. You forgot to add a certain engine to your beginning....hahahahahah. I need to order my kit soon I guess. Keep you the great work and I cant wait to see more.
I suppose I did Cadillac 472 should be on the list too 😉
@@VinylVillageGarage I mean I can't be the only crazy one......there has to be one more lol.
At least one 🤣😉. I bet vintage air can help you get a kit they are super easy to talk to a help get what you need
@@VinylVillageGarage I'll have to give it a look
Definitely a little easier without the front end on! Great video.
Absolutely!
Jon!! Ur videos are always so spot on and informative! Love how thorough you can explain things while not becoming too boring for the guy that might be fairly familiar with this type of thing. Great teacher! Just in case you land a contract with motor trend for ur first cable series…I’m the best flashlight holding/lighting technician guy I’ve ever seen. Surprisingly affordable with precision beam placement. We’ll done my friend.
Thanks buddy. I will be taking you up on that offer Very soon.
I did an aftermarket A/C for my 1980 Scout and it was pretty much the wild west on how to mount everything, there were no instructions. I ended up making most of the brackets out of sheet metal but this looks much cleaner. My instructions did say to mount the condenser very close to the radiator and recommended using foam insulation tape to basically seal the two together. It definitely works, I live in Texas and that thing blows cold as ice on a 100 degree day.
That’s awesome,
Vintage air Doesn’t say add additional sealing, your kit does and obviously it helps form what you have experienced
I'm pretty sure I am doing a Vintage Air kit on my Sunbird project. This was informative, Jon! Thanks!
I will tell you what, having ac is most certainly nice in an old car and worth the effort
I installed this on my 68 Bird and at freeway speed it cools decent, not like a new car, but pretty good. But around town, stop and go traffic, not nearly as cold as on the highway. After putting gauges on it, I have found the low side pressure to be about 25-30, too high due to lack of airflow across the condenser i am thinking. maybe I should try an electric fan. If its 100 degrees outside, its totally not up to snuff. I drive my daily. Seems to the condenser should be closer to the radiator for better air pull via my LS1 fans.
I have the trinary switch on this car and plan to run an electric fan for the exact reason you are experiencing. It will only cycle the electric fan when the high side
Pressure trips it that way the electric fans doesn’t run all the time especially at highway speeds. If you are thinking about adding one vintage air sells the switches.
👍
Thanks buddy
👍😎
Thanks for watching 😁
Do not use sharp objects 😂❤
Trained professionals only 😉
I used the Vintage Air template for mine, however, I still have to buy one. That will be later down the road, hope to see more on this set up. How does the hood latch work with the condenser in?
Right on. This kit is fairly straight forward and as for the latch no modification it clears everything, the condenser resides in the same location as if it was factory installed. The installation instructions have you remove it for clearance but that is all you need to do.
@@VinylVillageGarage Cool, I look forward to seeing the next video.
Heading your way soon
Will theses mods work on a 69 firebird? Just got mint vintage air and I love how yours looks original!
Yes it could all be done the same minus the control panel. 1969 controls don’t come with a new decal. The heater control valve and a/c lines can all be done the same as this one. And not cut the kick panel up as well.