Driver Side Air Vent

[lewain]

So, I was searching around for a good idea to remove my Air Vent on the driver side and cover the hole since I have A/C and don't use it. I have been removing it to work on my cluster.
I ran across an old post from "behemoth" titled "Cowl panel replacement" dated 10/27/2006. Looking at post #8 I see his pictures where it appears he is replacing Cowl Panel with new SS
metal. But, I love the way all of the dash is exposed from behind there. Has anyone ever thought of trying to fabricate an access door from there?
I am just thinking out loud now because my original radio has stopped getting channels and with my new A/C installed it is near impossible to remove without tearing everything out.
I also just replaced my headlight switch. There is always something to do back there.

If someone can provide a link to the above mentioned post it would be easier for all to view and appreciated.

 

[billh1289]

Lou sells these covers. Sounds like what you’re looking for.. https://shop.lalcustoms.com/products/66-77-ford-bronco-lal-customs-cowl-cover

 

[Timmy390]

I removed mine just a few weeks back, I just seam sealed a piece of metal over the hole and same for the drain.

Tim

 

[Broncobowsher]

At one time someone had a food service dish that fit the hole as well. Made for an underhood storage bin.

 

[lewain]

So, I was searching around for a good idea to remove my Air Vent on the driver side and cover the hole since I have A/C and don't use it. I have been removing it to work on my cluster.
I ran across an old post from "behemoth" titled "Cowl panel replacement" dated 10/27/2006. Looking at post #8 I see his pictures where it appears he is replacing Cowl Panel with new SS
metal. But, I love the way all of the dash is exposed from behind there. Has anyone ever thought of trying to fabricate an access door from there?
I am just thinking out loud now because my original radio has stopped getting channels and with my new A/C installed it is near impossible to remove without tearing everything out.
I also just replaced my headlight switch. There is always something to do back there.

If someone can provide a link to the above mentioned post it would be easier for all to view and appreciated.

https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/cowl-panel-replacement.90954/
Post #18.

 

[lewain]

I just found this post as well from 2018. See DirkDonk post #9.
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/windshield-to-cowl-mounting-panel-replacement.286860/

 

[DirtDonk]

Regarding eliminating the vent though lewain, I’m putting one back in mine.
I love my A/C and it works surprisingly good for being in what’s basically a heat magnet of a box in the summer. But around here there are so many times where i just want a little fresh air without opening a window or wing vent.

 

[lewain]

Regarding eliminating the vent though lewain, I’m putting one back in mine.
I love my A/C and it works surprisingly good for being in what’s basically a heat magnet of a box in the summer. But around here there are so many times where i just want a little fresh air without opening a window or wing vent.

I guess that I am just caught up with getting to my cluster so much. I just ordered an electric fuel valve. So, I will be back in there again when that comes in.
Also. I need a switched power source from my fuse panel and as I mentioned my AM radio quit working.
I love my A/C but it certainly takes up a lot of room under there.

 

[DirtDonk]

Oh yeah. It does at that.
Hard to follow a wire when it’s hidden half the time bye air conditioning ducts. I wish the aftermarket companies would get on the bandwagon with the OE‘s and start using the small diameter tubing. It’s at least half the size of what they all seem to be using now.
When I had to fight my way underneath the dash of my Cadillac a few years ago, I was amazed and pleased to find little tiny hoses feeding all the air conditioning ducts that left a lot of room to maneuver under the dash.
Been contemplating trying to retrofit under the bronco Dash and get rid of the existing stuff.