My new door panel

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by bigtimjamestown, Feb 6, 2010.

  1. bigtimjamestown

    bigtimjamestown Member

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    Check out my new door panel. I think it go's well with the inside of my 61. It was cheep and easy to do.
     

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  2. Vin63

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    Very nice! Did you cover the removeable panel, or is that painted?
     
  3. LEYLAND

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    That looks pretty good, I like the pocket idea!

    a little extra storage never hurts.

    That heater/AC? unit is HUGE...
     
  4. bigtimjamestown

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    Yes I covered the steel panel with vinyl and the s.s. strip and pocket both came from a mid 70's Chevy truck. I used 1/8" masonite for the lower panel and glued some 1/2 round wood molding to it before covering it with vinyl also. Thanks for the compliments. I figured you guys would be my best critics. :)
     
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  5. bigtimjamestown

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    The AC unit is Ac only. It was dealer installed between 60 and 63. You're right it is huge but I thought it would be a nice retro look . Besides that it puts out enough air to blow whats left of my hair back. :)
     
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  6. markeb01

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    That A/C has got to be a rare accessory. I've never seen one in a 60-63 before.
     
  7. bigtimjamestown

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    http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/55_66/full.asp?page=113 The dealer installed ac was an option between 60 and 63 . 64 to 66 was a factory option. I looked for this for 2 years and had only seen one once on e bay before I ran in to some one who asked me if I wanted an ac unit for a 62 Chevy PU. I think I stole this thing for 50.00 I guess he did'nt know what he had. Scroll down to the bottom of the link to see how they did it in the 60's
     
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  8. markeb01

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    Thanks for the information and the link. The Cool Pack A/C has a section in the 1960 Chevy shop manual, but yours is the first one I've ever seen, even in a photograph. $50 - that's one of those once in a lifetime deals. Good for you!
     
  9. 66 KUSTOM

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    very cool and inovative!!
     

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