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Vintage Air 69 Firebird
I'm considering a VA Sure-Fit system for my 69 bird. For anyone who's done one in a factory AC car, were you able to fit a radio in the factory location after the VA AC was installed? Also, can you post a pic of the engine bay and the heater hose from rear of p-side head to fender?
https://www.vintageair.com/custom/pr....php?pn=964468
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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I installed the Vintage Air "Sure Fit" in our 69 Firebird convertible. I had full intentions on installing the original AM pushbutton radio back in place and it was not going to work out for any future removal of the radio if needed. Everything fit if the radio was installed first but all the A/C ducting and plennum took up all the real estate behind and would have to be removed prior to removing the radio in the future if needed. I then chose to install an AAR (antique auto radio) which has a smaller case in back, is AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth, iPod compatible and looks/ fits perfectly. No regrets doing what I did.
As for heater hose routing, I ran / hid ours under the passenger front fender to keep the under hood area less cluttered (smooth firewall). Our car is more Pro-Touring than factory correct. Looks factory visually but is loaded up with DSE suspension, lowered 2", TKO transmission, modern GTO LS engine, mini tubbed, etc. Tim john--- Last edited by Tim john; 02-21-2021 at 10:54 AM. |
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Thanks- how about the heater hose that goes to back of head?
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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i have done plenty of these. you can put the AC controller anywhere you want since the modern system is electronically controlled by wire and not a cable. The heater hoses you can run any way your heart desires, your not locked in to any specific way to get the hoses to the core.
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I also used the factory original A/C dash controller. Vintage Air offers a "kit" to convert the factory mechanical A/C dash controller to "dash pot" style electronic signal. Again, real pleased with the outcome.
Tim john--- |
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Tim- does your AAR radio have 3 RCA jacks for rear (L,R,SW) or front and rear RCA jacks?
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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1969-70 Pontiac Firebird AM/FM Bluetooth® Radio
Quality chrome-plated knobs exactly match the original AM or FM band selected with push buttons like original Roll over dial looks and works like original Click to see larger picture 8 presets (4 AM, 4 FM) Digitally tuned receiver with analog display Digitally tuned AM/FM stereo front end provides stable, high quality reception Maximum power = 180 watts RMS (45 watts x 4 speakers 4Ω, 14.4V, 1kHz) Do not use original speakers Uses original antenna Fits in dash without any modifications Analog controls look and feel like the original radio All controls easily accessible. Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader and Tuning from original-looking controls Red stereo indicator - dial face lights blue 7/16" shafts on controls for mounting (same size and thread as original shafts) 3 RCA jacks for left channel, right channel and sub-woofer line outs 3.5 mm phone jack for input from iPod, satellite radio or MP3 player Switch selectable for 1,2,3 or 4 speakers Switch selectable for North America or Europe mode Includes a 6 foot 3.5mm male-to-male auxiliary cable with every radio Bluetooth 3.0 EDR compliant Built in microphone for HFP (hands-free profile) HSP, A2DP, AVRCP profiles supported Programmable audio equalizer Place/answer calls or stream your favorite programs while maintaining original appearance! More about 3.0+EDR wireless voice/audio Part # 722201BT 1969-70 Pontiac Firebird AM/FM Bluetooth® Radio $687.50 |
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I still have the original box and receipt for the radio if you need exact information or additional details. Tim Last edited by Tim john; 02-26-2021 at 08:30 AM. |
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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So I bought the AAR radio and have the Vintage Air system on shelf. On my bird it appears I have to remove the passenger side fender to run the AC hoses to engine compartment. I won’t be able to remove fender till the fall as my help is a bit busy. In the meantime I would like to do the center dash vent, climate control panel connections and route the vent hoses. At the same time I would install the AAR (radio), a new dash bezel, and a rally gauge conversion.
For those who have done this job in a bird - if I install these items but not evaporator, will I have to dismantle dash again to connect hoses once I install evaporator or can I do the job in phases like this without redoing a prior phase? Hope my question makes sense.
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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