New In-Dash A/C Vent Location
I'm putting an aftermarket A/C system in my Duster, and I've been going back and forth on where to put the vents. I finally decided to go with my first instinct and install them in the space where the original heater controls go. I don't need the heater and the A/C comes with a stand alone control, so this spot was perfect.
After some thinking, here is the process for relocating the vents.
First, gotta figure out the size of the opening...
Nothing a sharp saw blade can't handle...
Next, figure out the profile for the mounting bracket that will point the vents straight out from the dash...
I punched out the flat sheet metal, with correct size knock outs for the vents. Then used a brake press to form it to fit the dash hole...
Primed, painted, and clamped into place for the glue to set...
Inserted the vents and trimmed the hole out with 1/8" adhesive chrome...
Next will be resizing the hole for the stereo head unit!
I'm putting an aftermarket A/C system in my Duster, and I've been going back and forth on where to put the vents. I finally decided to go with my first instinct and install them in the space where the original heater controls go. I don't need the heater and the A/C comes with a stand alone control, so this spot was perfect.
After some thinking, here is the process for relocating the vents.
First, gotta figure out the size of the opening...
Nothing a sharp saw blade can't handle...
Next, figure out the profile for the mounting bracket that will point the vents straight out from the dash...
I punched out the flat sheet metal, with correct size knock outs for the vents. Then used a brake press to form it to fit the dash hole...
Primed, painted, and clamped into place for the glue to set...
Inserted the vents and trimmed the hole out with 1/8" adhesive chrome...
Next will be resizing the hole for the stereo head unit!