I need to move the cowl vent handle from the center of the dash to near the steering column so I can mount the under dash AC/heat unit. Has anyone done this and have suggestions? I would prefer to not try to reinvent the wheel because I am sure this has been done before. It looks like with the ac unit mounted there will be room for air flow from the vent to the floor so hate to just bolt it closed.
Thanks
Larry

 

You go with electric:

Rocky hinges:
Cowl Vent

Mid fifties has them,
Mid Fifty F100 Parts

 

I had thought about the electric but hoped to eliminate a possibility of motor failure and having to drop the ac to get at it for repair.
Larry

 

I'd expect a bellcrank could be designed: A long rod with a lever arm at each end suspended under the dash. I have electric tho.