Vintage air heater control update and repairs, modifying the face plate to appear more original

If you are Installing or thinking about a Vintage Air kit on a first generation Firebird part of that job is updating the heater controls to operate the system. Step by step insight on the process to make it happen we shed some light and offer up some tips to get the job done. This is one step of a multipart series of adding air conditioning to a Firebird. Want to know more or see how it’s done don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned!
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[@mannysr67]

This looks far better than the old Vintage Air. It used to use the levers and cables and had little micro switches that didn’t work worth a crap.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I have done a few of the vintage air heater control updates and been happy with them so far.

[@Joe7166]

I like what you did with the clear OEM applique. I would have removed the Vintage Air name, but, that's me..Good job Jon!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Good call, I will try that next time

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

The custom mods are what defines the car as your's! Nice one pal.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks buddy. Sweet and simple looking mods are my style.

[@pauldavis4552]

Great Video, appreciate the suggestion on the faceplate and keeping it look stock

[@VinylVillageGarage]

It takes a little more time but really worth the effort thanks for noticing

[@GoGoGarage]

Good thing I kept my heater control.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Lol. Yup. Vintage air makes a new panel for the bird but it’s much cheaper to adapt the one you have

[@trishm27]

You’re a cool help on restoration !

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thank you! I hope to shed some light on this stuff, it is really not that bad to do.

[@JK_Nex_Garage]

Excellent how to keep it looking original. The JB weld trick, pretty cool. Good job.👍

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks and it’s a fairly simple mod too. Do you plan to add AC to your build?

[@JK_Nex_Garage]

It’s not an original a/c car, and thought it would be to hard to convert over. But watching your videos we have decided to go with it. We will just need to replace the dash, which is fine . Upper dash pan and cowl need replacing anyway.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Awesome. I think your channel should be interesting and helpful. It’s real people that don’t have a lot of experience but definitely motivated to make it happen. You will be able to provide real life feedback on the process. Not just someone that has built cars before

[@JK_Nex_Garage]

Thanks, we really appreciate that.

[@leegreen2163]

Another great video! Thanks for putting them on.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks and anytime of course. Saving as many birds as possible is the plan.

[@stevenfan1218]

You do what I think is exceptional work..that is outstanding body work.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Much appreciated, I have had a lot of practice over the years and really have enjoyed process and the effort and then the reward when done is priceless and keeps me very motivated to keep building more.

[@davidbisnette7673]

Another great mod , thanks for the great videos enjoy the very detailed thoughtful mods , great job

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Appreciate that. The kit as is truly is nice, I like to make it custom and and make it a little cleaner

[@jpgnick]

Thanks for another great video. That JB weld looked pretty fiddly in getting all those pieces aligned, getting the epoxy on, and keeping the broken part aligned. I got anxious just watching LOL. Also love to see the VVG way to fix the oil leak in the timing cover.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I don’t always win on some of these fixes but the JB weld is working great!

[@jpgnick]

@@VinylVillageGarage Hey Jon, I agree; I have nothing bad to say about JB weld. Used it for years where welding or drilling and scabbing on another piece of metal was not an option. Your patience getting everything aligned and glued, in that small access window was inspiring.👍

[@drewpackard6646]

Very nice job sir!!!👍🏾

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Right on! thanks, having fun playing cars

[@johnhowardesq]

My friend had a 31 rolls we drove cross country. Old head water jacket leak had been patched with jb weld. Held very well! Totally amazing video here!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

JB weld is good stuff I use it for many things. really hasn’t let me down yet. 1931 Rolls on a cross country trip that was quite the adventure

[@johnhowardesq]

@@VinylVillageGarage my friend is totally insane so he bought this car for the great race like two weeks before the race happened. He has like 40 cars and he couldn’t find one to drive for some reason so he finds this weirdo rolls and I thought we’re gonna die in that thing, but you know, it never ever broke down all the way from Minnesota to the gulf shore, gulf coast, and no breakdowns. He’s from Minnesota so he’s really insane. I’m from Texas, so I’m totally sane.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Wow! Moments like that make memories that last a lifetime. What a cool experience

[@johnhowardesq]

@@VinylVillageGarage it is very helpful to have truly insane crazy car friends.

[@burntclutches]

Great tutorial - I've never used vintage air and now I have the knowledge to make it go smoothly! Great content as always.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Very cool brother and still looks factory

[@VinylVillageGarage]

that is the plan, clean and simple is my style

[@howardrussell6738]

A+ Jon !

[@VinylVillageGarage]

thanks ! much appreciated

[@AmeriKen1776]

I am very interested in know what caused the oil leak. Perhaps some pictures of the leaking area before you started troubleshooting it. You never know when some tidbit of seemingly boring information could become super helpful for one of your viewers. Maybe a description of the leaking area (how much oil leaked out), the cause, the fix, and perhaps a guess of what may have been done (or not done) earlier in the engine assembly to cause this leak to occur. Thanks for all you do.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I have learned with more time on KZbin the things I don’t show or almost didn’t show sometimes turn out to be some of my most appreciated videos. Lesson learned. The Front crankseal was the leak this time around, it was included in the gasket set and i questioned its quality at time of installation. New felpro gasket set and no more issues. Thank you for watching and taking the time to give me some feedback and insight much appreciated

[@shaggyscarshop]

Great work. I think it looks great. Watching you install all these A/C parts gets me excited and worried about all of the parts i still need to source lol. Im interested in seeing how you program the sensors and i cant wait to see the finished A/C project. Keep up the great work.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

You and me both! I am wanting this part done so I can start on the body work

[@whitneymckim9651]

...Dont tell Whitney I'm doing this on the dining room table...busted. 🤩

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Dang it 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@jamesforehan2809]

Since it is electrical controls, is there wires and stuff provided? How did the harness go?

[@VinylVillageGarage]

yup it plugs directly into the heater box.

[@MrYz250fman]

Comment....engaged

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks again!

[@dragonslayer4135]

Any on the 1969 Pontiac fire bird

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Not on video. I have adapted one and will be doing another one for my car.

[@dannymingle6903]

What episode is installing pullies

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Pretty sure it’s this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3rConyEbt2KiNE

[@woodrowdelozier1]

💓😎👍

[@VinylVillageGarage]

thanks, did you get your lights figured out?

[@woodrowdelozier1]

@@VinylVillageGarage not entirely.

[@woodrowdelozier1]

Haha traded brick for ranch dressing

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Lol. Yup.

[@woodrowdelozier1]

@@VinylVillageGarage 😂🤣

[@jimsorensen3]

I really appreciate all your videos. I’ve been watching them over and over. I am restoring my 67 Camaro ( Firebirds cousin )and I have a question for you. Is there any way I could get your phone number?

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks for watching the videos over and over. It helps grow the channel and I definitely appreciate that. Yes send me an email to the address listed on the video description and i can get ahold of you that way.

[@whitneymckim9651]

Ranch lol 🤣

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Goes good with fire chicken