A/C Heat box swap out?

[CrypticRacer13]

So in a little stuck spot right now Im installing some autometer gauge set under the dash just the simple three pod chrome setup.Well i totally forgot that my truck has this huge factory AC/Heater box under the dash.....so i cant put the set where i wanted to so now im thinking of pulling out the unit an replacing it with a factory Heat only unit so i can utilize my glovebox like its built for So my question is what is all needed to do the swap over? I know i need to find a unit to swap out but what years an models am i looking for? An no my truck does not have any A/C parts other then this unit under the dash, and i have NO plans on putting A/C back in it.




All of this just so i can put a little three gauge pod under the dash

[Racer Z]

Have you considered upgrading the instrument panel to the one from an F600? It's a direct bolt-in and is setup for standard round gauges. Looks pretty cool I think.

[CrypticRacer13]

I have seen a few pics of them in trucks an they do look cool, But i already have these gauges an have been sitting on them for years, left over from my Dart project so its time to use them. That an i have no clue how hard or how many bills id have to shell out for one of those haha

[fordman]

any 67-72 heater box and controls will work. except the 67 controls. unless you want to mod you daah to fit the 67 controls.

[CrypticRacer13]

Is there only one style to find? Are the duct hoses the same on mine an the other? is there any thing to look out for in doing this swap? Im going to hit up the yards this sunday an see whats out there.

[fordman]

get everything from the donor truck. none of the factory a/c except mabye the heater cable will interchnge

[CrypticRacer13]

Will do. I assume the trucks where all layed out pattern wise on the hardware end to make this an easy swap with work.

[fordman]

here is a picture of where the heater core comes out of the firewall. all 67-72 trucks have these places for the heater hose outlets. a factory ai truck would have them on the bottom of the firewall heat mounting hump. http://www.fordification.com/images/70explpics/17.jpg

[CrypticRacer13]

Ill have to take a look at where mine are, i could of sworn it was identical to that picture. If im wrong then i would need to pop two new holes in the wall?

[fordman]

factory air heater hose pictures. remove the two black plugs to use a heat only box. and put the plugs in the old heat hose holes. http://www.fordification.com/tech/image ... -holes.jpg

[flyboy2610]

Make sure you change your dash controls. And put the AC dash controls up for sale. They seem to be something a lot of people are looking for.

[Racer Z]

I have seen a few pics of them in trucks an they do look cool, But i already have these gauges an have been sitting on them for years, left over from my Dart project so its time to use them. That an i have no clue how hard or how many bills id have to shell out for one of those haha

Hmm. I guess I didn't comprehend the real question. I don't know what's involved in the A/C removal, but that seems to have been covered already.

An F600 instrument panel, in good shape, with gauges, sells for around $100 on eBay, which is why I haven't ponied up for one.

[fordman]

i would rather have a/c than gauges.

[CrypticRacer13]

I'm kind of.thinking of keeping it now since its all there except the engine bay parts haha

[fordman]

those are some of the easiest parts to find and replace.