[Nicks67GTO]

Originally Posted by PurplePackFan

Nick,

I know what you mean about the VA system. I think it looks like a pretty good set up, but not perfect. Here are some ideas that I went with for my install:

I agree that the block-off plate, as designed, looks like crap. Since my project was a frame-off, I welded in the plate and filled it in with bondo to give a smooth firewall appearance.


I also got a couple 90 deg fittings and ran the heater hoses through the firewall instead of through the fan hole.


As can be seen from the first picture above, I found a pre-bent 5/8" hose and used that to come through the firewall and mount the solenoid valve. Much cleaner looking.

I also mounted the drier on the core support instead of the recommended spot on the inner fender. This meant making a couple hose modifications, but again, a cleaner look.


Another thing to be aware of is that the controls can interfere with all that tubing behind the dash. It was a PITA to get everything aligned back there so the sliders weren't obstruct by the tubing. So make sure these have enough room to operate.


I have all my hoses hooked up and tightened and I went through the test procedure for the controller. Next is to get the system charged and see if it works. Not quite there yet.

Good luck with your install and I will chime in again if I think of anything helpful.

Sweet. Any help is great. I'm not a big fan of how it goes together out of the box. It seems like its function over form. Although my car is no show piece, i'm going to try to make the install as clean as possible too. Did you have to get new hoses made from a local AC shop? Who did your crimping?