I am looking for a panel to cover the old AC unit hole that will allow the heater and defroster to work. Does anyone know where I can find one for a good price? Used will work too.

GM never made such a plate ...
I've cut a section out of a donor firewall and welded it in to convert from A/C before, but it is a lot of work to get there.
You could check with a few of the aftermarket A/C-heater suppliers (Classic Auto Air, Vintage & etc...) to see if they have any cover solutions that may work.
Otthe than tha, I'd just make a plate yourself.

GM never made such a plate ...
I've cut a section out of a donor firewall and welded it in to convert from A/C before, but it is a lot of work to get there.
You could check with a few of the aftermarket A/C-heater suppliers (Classic Auto Air, Vintage & etc...) to see if they have any cover solutions that may work.
Otthe than tha, I'd just make a plate yourself.

Yeah, I knew it would be an aftermarket piece. I sent an e-mail to Vintage Air to see if they had anything. Thanks for the list of possibilities.

Try www.acdelete.com (http://www.acdelete.com) . They make covers that look factory. I've never used one before, but they look like they would do the job.

Joe

Try www.acdelete.com (http://www.acdelete.com) . They make covers that look factory. I've never used one before, but they look like they would do the job.

Joe

Yeah, I saw those, I was hoping I could do this for something less then the $170 they are wanting, but I haven't found much else out there, so it might be the route I have to go.

make you own, for 170.00 they are crazy

make you own, for 170.00 they are crazy
The $170 part is more than a simple block off plate.
It's a funtional part that looks factory and retains all heater operations.
http://www.acdelete.com/images/covers/67-69F-BodyACDelete.jpg
I suppose if you are a skilled fabricator with the proper tools, equipment, and supplies, you could make your own.

J.R.
Detroit Speed has firewall plates that will work. Here's the link:http://www.detroitspeed.com/productpages/indproduct/bodyprod/firewall_plate_prod.htm

J.R.
Detroit Speed has firewall plates that will work. Here's the link:http://www.detroitspeed.com/productpages/indproduct/bodyprod/firewall_plate_prod.htm

original poster asked for something that retained the heater function of the factory AC system... the DSE plate doesn't.

I've been using the American Graffiti part for about five years. It works fine and has good engine clearance. You may need to rewire and relocate the speed resitor, A/C clutch, etc.

I looked at it this way. At $10/hr I could spend 17 hours fabricating something and break even. I don't think I could come close to doing the materials shopping, making molds, lay-up, trimming, drilling, and finishing in that kind of time.