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Originally Posted by SlowProgress
Sorry lots of little photos for such a simple project. I spent a few hours this weekend on the A/C evaporator installation. Plan is to use the 69 Camaro DSE bracket in the 67. Without modification, the bracket pushed the evaporator a few inches too far to the left. I mocked up the radio and ashtray and there was interference with the ashtray bracket. I started by cutting off a couple inches and tack-welding the bracket back on and it seemed to fit well.
I used the Vintage Air bracket along with the DSE one to help hold the unit in place while I got everything fitted. The cowl looks like metal termites were there. I will plug all the extra little holes before paint.
On the right side the DSE bracket has an angled tab that picks on something on the 69. I built this little box to pick up that tab,
and used one of the leftover Rivnuts from the sway bar kit. I really like these steps drill for stuff like this. They never grab, or drill triangular holes.
I had to remove the wire harness hook temporarily but I will put it back when I find the best location.
Then just position the little box, plug weld and install the rivnut.
Here it is bolted in. I will repaint the bracket when I finish cutting, hanging and welding other things from it.
Then I moved to the center bracket. The 69 apparently has something for this to bolt to. I just made a simple bracket that welds to the cowl area, bolted it to the DSE bracket, Cleco’d it in place and plug welded it home.
I am pretty happy with the fit.
I made my little box on the right just a little too tall, so a nibbled about 5/16” out of this part of the bracket. You probably wouldn’t need to do this, but it just made it look more level. I spot welded in on the back and you can see two burned paint areas where it was rejoined.
Overall I am pretty happy. I still need to figure out the hose routing and the bulkhead. That will start in a couple of weeks. |
Nice Hot Rodding .... don't they make the brackets for a 67? I am more inclined to a heater delete on my car, especially after seeing this fitment on a 67.
Looking nice!
Michael