Re-installing AC

[hatzie]

They really should have designed V-A to work with the factory controls though.

Replacing the HVAC box with a more compact electronic unit why not replace the cable controls? 
I thought they looked similar to the factory controls. Are they really cheesy?

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[VileZambonie]

I think the controls look horrible if you want that factory look in the dash. This was was why I did not purchase a VA unit altogether and ended up going a different route.

[hatzie]

I think the controls look horrible if you want that factory look in the dash. This was was why I did not purchase a VA unit altogether and ended up going a different route.

I've never seen them up close and personal.

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[VileZambonie]

Looks like they've mildly improved the controls since I last inquired but they still could have done something to accommodate those that want to retain the factory control look.

http://www.vintageair.com/2012catalog/2012%20VintageAir%20Catalog%20Final%20WEB%20(Page%2036).pdf

[CA Big Red]

I agree Vile, they could have given us a GM looking option for the faceplate. However, the mechanical looking version is at least an attempt.

[CA Big Red]

Hatzie, the cable controls are replaced with the V/A unit

[hatzie]

Hatzie, the cable controls are replaced with the V/A unit

I realized that.  I believe they use servo motors like most newer OEM systems. 

They could and should make them look similar to the factory unit.  It could be done with a small effort...  just put Vintage Air in script on the Lexan face. 

[CA Big Red]

I'm down to one last wire in my Vintage Air install. Everything is ready to go, but one wire and getting it charged with refrigerant.

I haven't wired anything to the ignition switch before, so I am not clear on how this purple wire is supposed to tap into the ignition switch like they have in the wiring diagram. 

I can see the ignition switch on the back of the column, but that is as far as I've gotten and when I research this to find improved instruction, photos or videos, I don't see anything.

Where do I actually connect the purple wire to?

[bd]

Don't connect to an ignition source.  Instead connect to accessory.

Look at the factory fuse box.  Along the middle of one edge are two power tap cavities marked "ACC FUSED."  Both power taps are protected by the 15-amp "RADIO - IDLE STOP" fuse.  Connect to either terminal.  This will power the circuit in all "Key ON" positions except crank.  It prevents extraneous load on the battery while cranking the engine.

[CA Big Red]

Awesome. Done and done.

[CA Big Red]

I wonder why vintage doesn't suggest that?  It's way easier to see and get to.

[hatzie]

Don't connect to an ignition source.  Instead connect to accessory.

Look at the factory fuse box.  Along the middle of one edge are two power tap cavities marked "ACC FUSED."  Both power taps are protected by the 15-amp "RADIO - IDLE STOP" fuse.  Connect to either terminal.  This will power the circuit in all "Key ON" positions except crank.  It prevents extraneous load on the battery while cranking the engine.

You could use the heater power wire.  Heat and AC are a sub harness. With an ignition switched power wire.

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[1967KaiserM715]

Now I'm putting a new floor mat down on Sunday.

Do you have any pics of this installed? And is it the full vinyl floor? Sorry to side track a little.


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[76Texan]

The liner material you sprayed on behind the dash. Did you put the old heat protective pad material behind the dash as well?

Mine was nasty and dusty so now I am pulling everything from that side. Thought it best to just spray it with a heat protecting type spray.

[CA Big Red]

Now I'm putting a new floor mat down on Sunday.

Do you have any pics of this installed? And is it the full vinyl floor? Sorry to side track a little.


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I do!  Here are a couple before and afters:



The new floor pans



The lizard skin



Laying out the vinyl attempt



Installed





I have all of the trim, but I'm going to install a nice stereo, run speaker wire, etc before I finish all that.