Under dash air?
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Shopping for 'Aftermarket' unit for another project and although not that knowledgeable seems there are couple options; either a unit that works in conjunction w/ the existing air/heat box and vents, or an aftermarket unit that replaces the existing unit w/ low profile slim design that sets under the dash minimizing the imprint. Have seen pic's of the units for 'vintage' Bronco application w/ front control and vent to include side vent, not certain would work w/ the truck?? Tried running a search on topic and narrow field to 61-66 forum and several threads and suggestions but did not see many, if any pic's of the unit. Would like to see a pic of the A/C unit type that replaces the existing unit.
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Do you know the dementions on these units? The smallest under dash after market unit I've found is 14 1/2w, 12 1/2d, 5 3/4h. I made abox this size and it is huge in my truck, my foot would be tight from the gas to brake, sticks way up from dash etc.
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I've got a couple of the 65-6 Mustang hang on units and while there's not a lot of extra room, there seems to be plenty to mount one of these in a slick, at least in my
'66. The real cramped area is up under the dash where the hoses and stuff will route but as far as foot/leg room, the driver shouldn't loose any. Now if you have a 3rd person, the guy in the middle is gonna have is knees up around his earlobes.
'66. The real cramped area is up under the dash where the hoses and stuff will route but as far as foot/leg room, the driver shouldn't loose any. Now if you have a 3rd person, the guy in the middle is gonna have is knees up around his earlobes.
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I've got a couple of the 65-6 Mustang hang on units and while there's not a lot of extra room, there seems to be plenty to mount one of these in a slick, at least in my
'66. The real cramped area is up under the dash where the hoses and stuff will route but as far as foot/leg room, the driver shouldn't loose any. Now if you have a 3rd person, the guy in the middle is gonna have is knees up around his earlobes.
'66. The real cramped area is up under the dash where the hoses and stuff will route but as far as foot/leg room, the driver shouldn't loose any. Now if you have a 3rd person, the guy in the middle is gonna have is knees up around his earlobes.
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Vintage Air makes units that will hide under the dash with only 4 vents and the controls showing. I think they are around $1500.
I opted to stay natural. I live in San Antonio where it is hot but fairly dry so windows down is fine. She is not my DD so I go before noon or after 6:00. And sweat a lot.
Vintage Air will install or find you an installer. Search for forum, several have added ac and it is pretty much a bolt on.
I opted to stay natural. I live in San Antonio where it is hot but fairly dry so windows down is fine. She is not my DD so I go before noon or after 6:00. And sweat a lot.
Vintage Air will install or find you an installer. Search for forum, several have added ac and it is pretty much a bolt on.
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