jonn6464
1970 Duster
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!
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!