| Install
** NOTE the kit I
was installing was for WIDE (29 1/2 inch) radiator while my radiator
is narrow (24 1/8 inch). You can use the wide kit on a narrow
radiator but not the other way around. I believe that the wide kit
has an advantage as the dryer is mounted on the firewall and
somewhat un-clutters area in front of radiator. Wide kit could also
help on a 1963-64 getting the hook up tubes from hitting hood.
** You be the judge
**
If you follow
the instructions from CAA (See Above) and take your time you won't
have any major problems. However I suggest you read, read, read and
read instruction to visualize each step and see where you can
switch/combine steps to make things easier. Example: On page 21 they
tell you about a micro switch that may need to be adjusted...At that
point you can't get to the switch without taking the glove box back
out and then you need to stand on your head to get to it.
I took my time
and made minor adjustment to their instructions or changes as
follows:
I remove the X-Brace from the Radiator support which allowed the
condenser to sit flatter. Also my X-Brace was loose on one corner.
Hoses:
Re-routing of hoses which I had to make a custom bracket to hold
(see below before I painted black) this eliminated some of the
clutter.
Defroster duct:
One of the hardest thing I encountered was trying to install the
Defroster Duct. Mind you I had glove box out, radio out, clock out,
wiring out and original heater out. I could not get the nuts to even start
the plastic was to thick. So I modified the duct (see below) by
cutting off ends and riveting on a small aluminum strips and install
was easy.
Drivers Vent:
Instruction call for it to be mounted center under steering wheel. I
wanted it close to door and inset to match passengers side and allow
for more room while entering and exiting. So brackets were made to
use hole original headlight switch used. NOTE ** Headlight switch
and vent cables were move to positions use in A/C cars (check AIM
for location)
Wiring:
I hooked up like instruction called for but routed different
and mounted relay on left side to avoid clutter. I solder all
connection that I made to avoid future problems.
That's the main things I
changed. One thing you can't change is the routing of the 2 1/2 inch
flex hose under the dash, it only fits one way.
If I were doing the install
now I would eliminate one of the defrost flex hoses (block off) and
free up the extra space. |
I will share
some my install notes. Overall the install was on a scale of 1 - 10
about a 5. However some steps were 1's and some were closer to 10's.
If you are interested in CAA here is a link to there web site ===>> 
