That's what I was thinking as well. It just barely interferes with the ashtray bracket which was the first tip. The further right I move it the smaller the glove box gets though! Left and higher saves me the most space.

why are you trying to use a 69 bracket that doesn't work with the 67-8

The Vintage Air kit comes with a revised (shallower) two piece inner abs glove box

Plus, moving that unit over will most likely interfere with both the dash climate controls, radio head unit and possibly the center defrost and other duct work plumbing

Those are all great questions.

I like the DSE bracket because it supports the unit really well. The sheet metal brackets in the kit are OK, but I just didn't like them that much. But I may use the firewall side one with a welded stud. I want the unit to be securely mounted to avoid rattles. I will be using most of the DSE bracket, maybe just a couple of slight mods and I may hang other things from that bracket later, good foundation!

The plastic glove box pieces just don't look good to me. For some reason I like the old-time look of the cardboard fuzzy glove box. I am also not going to fill up the glove box with electronics.

I agree I won't move it too far over and I am checking the clearance on the ashtray, slide controls and figuring out how to get a single DIN radio bracket in there. Nothing is set in stone yet. If I figure it out I will post up some more photos. And, if I screw it up it won't be the first time!!

Scott

Scott,

Here is a pic of the single DIN radio that I did in my 68'

Jeff

Jeff,

That is gorgeous. I remember seeing that earlier and you did a great job. I will take a DIN mount and make sure I don't interfere with it, sort of like what you did. I will go back and poke around on your build thread for some more info. Is the bezel a custom piece that you fabbed and then hydro-dipped?

Scott

Scott
Yes, I made both the center dash panel and center gauge shifter bezel for the 5th Gen console
then had them hydro-dipped locally

Let me know if you need any input on them

Jeff

Great info guys ,I’m planning my vintage air install now