I purchased a sure fit kit from Vintage Air last week to install in my 1970 Chevelle. I have heard many good things about Vintage Air, and from what I understood they do their homework when it comes to these kits.
One of the first things the instructions require is the removal of the old glove box. After searching for bolts and screws that were not there, I called V.A. The guy told me that they have discovered that many 1970 Chevelles had 1971 dashes installed in them. How true is this? I am the second owner of this car, and I am positive that the original owner did not change the dash. (I have owned the car since 1984.)
After cutting out the glove box (ouch), I started the enviable task of connecting all of the dots. The instructions this time called for the connection of three (3) OEM cables from the existing controls. As you might guess, I have only one cable. The rest of the settings are controlled by vacuum connections.
Before I bring my car to some stranger and have them install the system, I thought I would see if any one else out there has run into these problems, and also look for an answer to the elusive dash question....
Thanks in advance for all responses.
Chuck
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One of the first things the instructions require is the removal of the old glove box. After searching for bolts and screws that were not there, I called V.A. The guy told me that they have discovered that many 1970 Chevelles had 1971 dashes installed in them. How true is this? I am the second owner of this car, and I am positive that the original owner did not change the dash. (I have owned the car since 1984.)
After cutting out the glove box (ouch), I started the enviable task of connecting all of the dots. The instructions this time called for the connection of three (3) OEM cables from the existing controls. As you might guess, I have only one cable. The rest of the settings are controlled by vacuum connections.
Before I bring my car to some stranger and have them install the system, I thought I would see if any one else out there has run into these problems, and also look for an answer to the elusive dash question....
Thanks in advance for all responses.
Chuck
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