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Old May 17th, 07, 06:44 AM
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Before transplanting my LS2 I want to install a smooth firewall plate. I plan on having AC and was hoping for the new Gen IV from Vintage air.

Anyone have pictures of this setup?

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Old May 17th, 07, 04:51 PM
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Not a Gen IV unit inside the car, but here is the firewall area we did on a car we are about o assemble with a DSE fill plate and Vintage Air unit. The car is getting an LS2/4L60e combo.




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Old May 18th, 07, 06:20 PM
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Rich, I'm proabably about the same place you are in that plan.

I have the Gen IV unit purchased and the DSE plate installed but that's it.


What pics were ya looking for? Hole positioning?
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Old May 19th, 07, 06:39 AM
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By the time your ready to install the Vintage air, there will be something new out you want.

I'll than get your current unit cheap... see how this game is played?
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Rich, I'm proabably about the same place you are in that plan.

I have the Gen IV unit purchased and the DSE plate installed but that's it.


What pics were ya looking for? Hole positioning?
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Old May 19th, 07, 07:07 AM
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Rich, I'm proabably about the same place you are in that plan.

I have the Gen IV unit purchased and the DSE plate installed but that's it.


What pics were ya looking for? Hole positioning?
Alan, yea I was looking to see how others ran the vintage with that firewall plate.

One more thing, you better get that alignment checked before you drive it.
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Rich, I sent you an email with pick, I'm not sure how to post them. Take a look at my car. here is where you can get the fire wall sheet metal.
http://www.mikescustomcars.com/proje...&album=1&pic=1
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Rich, I sent you an email with pick, I'm not sure how to post them. Take a look at my car. here is where you can get the fire wall sheet metal.
http://www.mikescustomcars.com/proje...&album=1&pic=1
I am getting ready to install the same firewall. I purchased one with a raised step in to simulate the factory seam.
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Old May 20th, 07, 06:53 PM
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Rich, I know you've been around the block more than a few times but did you mean a pic like one of these? (technically, these are probably a Gen 2 or 3 Vintage Air. The Gen IV just came out a few weeks ago.

Vintage Air says the Gen IV mounts using the same holes as the stock mess we had under the dash.

The location of those holes may be slightly different for a Gen IV. That's a pic that I don't have and haven't seen yet. One we'd both love to see!
Maybe in a few more weeks/months.
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Old May 26th, 07, 06:41 AM
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that is a sweet look set up what are the prices
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I cant remember the prices, but the fit great. Call mike
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I have the DSE plate in a box and I think it looks to small.
Just ordered one from Mikes. It looks to be twice as nice and covers more area.


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I have the DSE plate in a box and I think it looks to small.
Just ordered one from Mikes. It looks to be twice as nice and covers more area.


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Did you get the one with the raised step? I just installed mine and the passenger side plate covers the entire firewall left of the wiper motor if you are looking in the engine bay. It really cleans up the firewall, but man is it a lot of welding and grinding.
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I am about 80% done with the Gen 4 install in my 68. Here is a link to some of the install pictures. The only picture I forgot to take was how the factory controller is integrated into the new system. Overall it hasn't been too tough, just time consuming. I like to take on alot at one time (glutten for punishment), I am doing the VA system, a street and performance pulley system and converting to a covans dash unit all at the same time. Let me know if anyone has any questions.

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here is what it should fit like
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Old Aug 8th, 07, 07:01 AM
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That's exactly what I want.

If your going to go through the trouble of welding in a smooth firewall plate, you might as well completely cover it. I have a DSE slecta speed wiper kit. should look great on that new firewall.


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