FYI FORD - MustangSteve's Ford Mustang Forum
The Internet's Most Knowledgeable Classic Mustang Information
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT CLASSIC FORD MUSTANGS, YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!
MustangSteve has over 30 years of Mustang experience, having owned 30 of them and restored several others. With the help of other Mustangers, this site is dedicated to helping anyone wanting to restore or modify their Mustang.... THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS!!!!!
Visit MustangSteve's web site to view some of my work and find details for:
FYIFORD Contributors' PICTURES - Power Brake Retrofit Kits for 65-66 Stangs - Classic Mustang FAQ's by MustangSteve - How to wire in a Duraspark Ignition - Mustang Ride Height Pictures and Descriptions - Steel Bushings to fit Granada Spindles to Mustang Tie Rods - Visit my EBAY store MustangSteve Performance - How to Install Granada Disc Brakes MustangSteve's Disc Brake Swap Page - FYIFORD Acronyms for guide to all the acronyms used on this page - FYIFORD Important information and upcoming events

You are not logged in. Would you like to login or register?

  • Index
  •  » FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion
  •  » Driver side air vent

    • 1 of 1

       

    4/21/2019 6:13 AM  #1

    Mark in CA
    FYI FORD Member

    Offline

    From: Wickenburg, AZ
    Registered: 4/01/2013
    Posts: 52

    Driver side air vent

    I’m getting to the point in my 65 FB build to make an AC decision. I haven’t decided on Vintage Air or Classic Elite yet, any pros or cons I should be aware of?   Since my driver side air vent was missing when I got the car, do I need it with the new AC or can I block it off?

    Thanks

     

    4/21/2019 6:26 AM  #2

    Bullet Bob
    Senior 24-7 FYI Addict

    Offline

    From: Montrose, Colorado
    Registered: 4/01/2013
    Posts: 4,891

    Re: Driver side air vent

    I have installed two Vintage Air Gen IV systems...one in our 66 Mustang and one in a 64 Falcon...and I highly recommend them.  The install under the dash is pretty easy, it moves a lot of air, and is nearly invisible, other than the discharge louvers.  The real high-point is the electronic controls that use the stock levers and provide nearly infinite blend as to fan speed, temp, and discharge mix.  

    All of the systems are "Recirculate" only and recommend blocking the fresh air vent.  I removed the one in our Mustang but I plan to re-install it as I like fresh air instead of AC during certain times of the year.  We left it in the Falcon and as long as it's closed it has no ill effect on the performance of the AC.  Your choice.

    BB

    Last edited by Bullet Bob (4/21/2019 6:31 AM)

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    4/21/2019 8:11 AM  #3

    Bolted to Floor
    Senior 24-7 FYI Addict

    Offline

    From: Houston, Texas
    Registered: 4/01/2013
    Posts: 2,018

    Re: Driver side air vent

    I have a Gen IV Vintahe Air in my car and I like it. They provide a block off plate for the driver side fresh air vent as part of the kit.

    The fresh air vent is still in my car cause I wanted the option. However during last years Bash, I taped it over with duct tape cause I was feeling warm air around my feet. Being a 50+ year old part leads me to think the rubber flap doesn’t seal that well.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    4/22/2019 11:10 AM  #4

    Mark in CA
    FYI FORD Member

    Offline

    From: Wickenburg, AZ
    Registered: 4/01/2013
    Posts: 52

    Re: Driver side air vent

    Thanks for your input!

       •Thread Starter
     

     

    1 of 1

  • Index
  •  » FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion
  •  »  Driver side air vent

    • Board footera


    REMEMBER!!! When posting a question about your Mustang or other Ford on this forum, BE SURE to tell us what it is, what year, engine, etc so we have enough information to go on.