Vintage Air in 1963 Plymouth??
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02/03/23 05:34 PM
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Which kit/heat-AC box did you use from them?
This is a non air car.
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Re: Vintage Air in 1963 Plymouth??
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02/03/23 11:36 PM
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Yes, I have, which is why I’m on here…they said to measure the area under the dash and look at the measurements of some of their universal units on their site…problem is there is no dash in my car at the moment and I’d like to get it installed before the dash is painted and reinstalled.
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Re: Vintage Air in 1963 Plymouth??
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02/04/23 10:52 PM
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Yes, I have, which is why I’m on here…they said to measure the area under the dash and look at the measurements of some of their universal units on their site…problem is there is no dash in my car at the moment and I’d like to get it installed before the dash is painted and reinstalled. i would strongly encourage you to put the dash back in temporarily, take your measurements, Trial fit / install / mount the unit and then proceed wit the build. Doing it the other way is rolling the dice. It it much easier to make and correct a mistake NOW then during final assembly. the other option of course is one on the slimline under dash units. Keep us posted
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Re: Vintage Air in 1963 Plymouth??
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02/05/23 11:12 AM
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One option is you can order this mock-up version of the Gen IV to test fit it in place of the original heater unit in your '63 before ordering the actual evaporator. I used the Gen IV in my '68 Barracuda convertible and bought the underhood stuff from Nostalgic AC Parts in Florida. I used a much larger condenser than Vintage offered. https://www.vintageair.com/custom/product-pop.php?pn=671450https://nostalgicac.com/Don't forget to insulate as much of the interior as you can while you have it apart. Dynamat dampens the panel resonation, but its the double-sided, foil-covered jute mat and aluminum foil duct tape combo that really stops the heat, sound and fumes from passing into the passenger compartment. Grab that from Speedway Motors. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Aluminized-Heat-and-Noise-Insulation-Shield-Double-Sided,32193.html
Last edited by jbc426; 02/06/23 10:32 AM.
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Re: Vintage Air in 1963 Plymouth??
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02/05/23 02:44 PM
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there are super small ac/heat units available to fit street rods [think 33/34 ford] that might be something to consider. however, you will do yourself a favor by temporarily re-installing your dash to get some critical measurements of the available space you have. don't forget the wiper arm space needed. [i can't remember if the 62-64's had the arm mechanism under the dash or not. [sorry, "old timer's disease" caused by lots of spiders filling my old noggin with cobwebs. ]
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