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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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Question Converting Controls

i have a 1978 f-250 ranger explorer as my signature says. i was wondering if it would be possible to make the dealer installed a/c and the factory heater run off one control. instead of two seperate units. hope you get what i am saying. the dealer installed a/c control was installed in the center vents. i was wondering how to get rid of that ugly ol thing and make it nicer and less busy looking inside the cab. thanks ahead of time!!

1978 F-250 Ranger Explorer 4x4
351M, C6, Np205, D44 Front(not 100% sure, have issues), D60 Rear 4.10LS

Drive It Like You Stole It!!!!!!!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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As far as I know, the only option there is to install factory a/c system...

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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how hard would that be to find??? junkyard maybe???

1978 F-250 Ranger Explorer 4x4
351M, C6, Np205, D44 Front(not 100% sure, have issues), D60 Rear 4.10LS

Drive It Like You Stole It!!!!!!!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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You would need to get the entire heating/ac system out of a 73-79 with factory a/c and install it in yours. I'm going through this in my 73, the hardest part is cutting the large hole in the firewall - besides that it's just bolting up parts...

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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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cool thanks

1978 F-250 Ranger Explorer 4x4
351M, C6, Np205, D44 Front(not 100% sure, have issues), D60 Rear 4.10LS

Drive It Like You Stole It!!!!!!!
 
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