In the process of installing factory A/C into my 78' Crew Cab and found the donor trucks flexible ducting was shot. So now I'm looking for some replacement Heater/ A/C flexible ducting. I've checked LMC, NPD, and Dennis Carpenters with no luck. Thought about searching for aftermarket ducting by the foot with the right ID dimensions to work, but just thought I'd check to see if anyone knew of a supplier for the exact fit stuff.

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I have more detailed/close up pictures of the factory A/C removal if anyone's interested.

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I'm sure I have got it from napa before, you have got to cut it to length.

 

Sorry moved the pic's around.

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Just curious, are you gonna cut that big hole in your firewall? I want to add AC to my truck but I dont want to cut that big hole, my dash is even out right now. I will most likely but an aftermarket AC system when the time comes, all high efficiency components, made for R134a and no huge box under the hood.

 

I had dealer installed A/C before because there is a smaller hole cut already in that area that looks kinda roughly cut. I think I might cut the firewall from the donor truck and use that maybe not sure. I know alot of people have just cut the hole. I do like the idea of under dash A/C without the huge hole but I paid $200 for the whole donor truck with the complete factory A/C system and all, so much cheaper this route.

 

That center duct usually pops up on ebay. The left register duct work has also been on ebay. What you want to do though is look for the 79 duct work, the left side register duct is a preformed plastic tube, last much longer.

 

Thanks I'll try Ebay

 

Saw this as I was surfing.... 73-79 Ford Truck & 78-79 Bronco center AC Duct:eBay Motors (item 290372738083 end time Nov-29-09 16:00:00 PST)

 

i'm planning the same conversion... other than historical accuracy, is there a reason not to just use regular old flexible ductwork from the hardware store?

 

Thanks for the ebay link, I'll use what ever fits between the to holes.

 

That one looks a little skeptical to me. I'd ask for a picture of it stretched out, it just kind of looks like it is ready to fall apart.

 

You cannot get more exact...if you use the original genuine Ford part.

D3TZ18A568B .. Duct Assy-Accordian Type / Obsolete

Fits: 1973/79 F100/350 & 1978/79 Bronco with factory installed integral A/C or Hi/Lo Vent System.

MCSPADDEN FORD in Globe AZ has ONE = 928-425-4491.

LARRY ALLEN MOTOR CO. in Parsons KS has ONE = 620-421-0100.

AITKIN MOTOR CO. in Aitkin MN has ONE = 218-927-2169.

FREESE MOTORS in Monticello IA has ONE = 319-465-3541.

JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.

WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has ONE = 606-787-5293.

No other Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.

 

Thank you for all the info