Picture of DSE A/C bracket

[waynieZ]

Hi Guys, like the title say does anyone have a picture of the DSE A/C bracket installed? Where does it mount to on the inboard side, is it on the ashtray bracket? Any help will be appreciate!

Thanks

[bullittcustoms]

I've had hell with that bracket fitting too... Was told by several people to send it back. DSE couldn't even help me. They said the custom fab all their stuff...

[randy]

Are you talking about the under dash bracket that holds the vintage air unit? If so it works great. Very easy to install. I even modified one to work with my 67. If i remember correctly it mounts on the radio mount, and a cable bracket, and you drill a hole or two. Again very simple.

[NOT A TA]

I used one in a customer car and added support because it seemed too flimsy without another support in addition to the hole drill deal. Worked out fine.

[waynieZ]

Where does it bolt up on the middle of under the dash? Does it go on the ash tray bracket? I"m missing the smaller piece for that end.

[dhutton]

Didn’t you guys get the instructions with your bracket? I installed one of these a couple of years ago and it was pretty straightforward. I remember there was another bracket I had to buy also. I can dig out the instructions if anyone needs a copy.

Don

[AB69Z]

Didn’t you guys get the instructions with your bracket? I installed one of these a couple of years ago and it was pretty straightforward. I remember there was another bracket I had to buy also. I can dig out the instructions if anyone needs a copy.

Don

I'm having he same issue on my 69 Camaro
Any help would be greatly appreciated

[dhutton]

Here are a few pics. This is a factory air car if that makes a difference. Not the easiest thing to photograph.

Excuse the mud dobber nest. :lol: Just got back on this project after a 2.5 year break.

Don

[waynieZ]

Thanks Don I have no idea what happened that small piece that goes to the ashtray piece. It’s probably in a box somewhere with all the other parts I can’t find for the car.

[bullittcustoms]

DSE Can't even help with the install. No holes lined up on my car. Finally got it in (after SEVERAL hours) where it goes and the Case hit the firewall.. This thing is junk in my opinion. Took less than 30 min to mount with factory vintage air brackets and seems more sturdy anyway. (and level)

[AB69Z]

DSE Can't even help with the install. No holes lined up on my car. Finally got it in (after SEVERAL hours) where it goes and the Case hit the firewall.. This thing is junk in my opinion. Took less than 30 min to mount with factory vintage air brackets and seems more sturdy anyway. (and level)

"Factory Vintage Air Brackets"?
I haven't opened my kit yet, does it come with brackets from Vintage Air?
I purchased the DSE mounting bracket thinking I need it

[dhutton]

"Factory Vintage Air Brackets"?
I haven't opened my kit yet, does it come with brackets from Vintage Air?
I purchased the DSE mounting bracket thinking I need it

VA kit comes with brackets. The idea behind the DSE bracket is to avoid screw penetrations through the firewall for guys wanting a clean look. No other reason to use it as far as I know.

Don

[Rick2964]

I just welded some bolts to the inside of the firewall before the firewall was painted. I didnt want anything penetrating either

[jusride]

I just bought one these brackets for my Gen IV VA unit since the body man was suppose to weld in studs before painting the car...which he didn't do and I didn't want to use the brackets that came with the unit (since I smoothed the firewall). My car is a 1968 Firebird (I know this bracket is strictly for 1969's) and the bracket seems excessively long. Has someone put this in a 67-68 and if so how did you get the bracket to fit? I see where it fits on the dash brace behind the center console but have no idea where it hits on the passenger side.

[randy]

You will have to bend the bracket where it bolts behind the center consol and where it bolts to the side of the of the dash by the a pilar. I don’t have any pictures but that’s what I did. Go ahead and order it and it will make sense for you