Is there any difference between an AC and NON AC firewall on a 72 Dart

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I am planning on removing the AC heater box that is currently in my 72 dart swinger, and replacing it with a non AC box. I am hoping for a direct swap bolt in.. somehow I just know this taint gonna be the case.

Is there any difference in the firewall openings?

Any photos would be much appreciated.
 
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Well, as you've already guessed the firewalls are different. Two of the biggest differences are the fan/ blower opening is bigger for the A/C box and of course you don't have the holes for the refrigerant lines in the heater only firewall. I went from a non A/C firewall to mounting an A/C heater box in my 69 Barracuda. Making holes bigger and adding them is a lot easier than making then smaller or filling them in. Personally, I'd rather get the A/C working again.
 
I was pretty sure that would be the case, my engine build does not allow me to use ac at this point. I just wanted to get some idea of what i was up against. So I guess I will just search online for some images.
 
Here's a non AC firewall on a Demon....
 

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I'm giving you info that is 35 years old, but I had a 73 Dart when I was a kid. I removed the AC from it. I'm certain I did not change boxes under the dash, so maybe look at it and think it over some more. My guess is you can use the AC box. I remember something about a funnel that I painted black with a hose attached that was attached somewhere on the right side of the dash to replace something involving AC that was there. Sounds hokey but I don't think it was something that you could see without getting under there.
 
case, controller, everything changed from 72 to 73. Either can operate without all the a/c components but... the heat/ac cases do have vacuum operated controllers which may not function well without sufficient vacuum. The heat only cases are mechanical cable operated.
 
[QdUOTE=RedFish;1970864729]case, controller, everything changed from 72 to 73. Either can operate without all the a/c components but... the heat/ac cases do have vacuum operated controllers which may not function well without sufficient vacuum. The heat only cases are mechanical cable operated.[/QUOTE]

Which is exactly what I am faced with.

Maybe I should just fixit up like my 72 340 duster, factory radio delete, heater delete. Lol
 
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