A/C question

fonzf100s · Post by **fonzf100s** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:59 am

Hi all,
I recently aquired an underdash unit for my '69, it's the dealer installed that goes all of the way across the dash, four vents, like this one,
http://www.fordification.com/galleries/ ... m=24&pos=5
Anyways, can someone tell me where the holes go in the firewall for the hoses? I know they aren't the same as the factory air units that go thru the metal piece(both hoses). Any pics and measurements would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Fonzf100s

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:34 pm

I'll get a pic of where the holes in my firewall are and post then up for you later this evening.

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:25 pm

OK. Here's your pics. The two holes with the grommets are for the AC hoses. The head of the AC compressor will be a fairly straight shot from the holes.

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:56 pm

over there? weird

the ones on my 71 went through that oval grommet on the cowl. the ones on the 69 i think went in the holes right above the heater holes

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:11 pm

1971ford wrote: over there? weird

the ones on my 71 went through that oval grommet on the cowl. the ones on the 69 i think went in the holes right above the heater holes

Factory AC uses a different position for the hoses than dealer add-on systems do.

fonzf100s · Post by **fonzf100s** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:12 am

Thanks FlyBoy. I have been out of town, but thank you for the pics!

Fonz

carcrafter22 · Post by **carcrafter22** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:34 pm

Thats wierd

SteveC · Post by **SteveC** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:39 pm

mine looks different as well you can see were they go through right below dads hand

http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u223 ... 0009-2.jpg

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:48 pm

You're welcome, Fonz!
Steve, your AC hose exit at about the same spot on the firewall as mine will, close to the vertical reinforcement on the firewall.
As I said, factory AC units use a different exit location than dealer add on systems do.

fonzf100s · Post by **fonzf100s** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:59 pm

Flyboy,
I am adding the dealer add on unit like yours, would there be a chance of pics of the dryer/condenser fittings? I have to get hoses for mine. Not sure of the size hoses, or if you have an idea I need to hear????? Thanks again for the pics!

Fonz

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