Should I install Vintage Air before paint?

[Andrew McBride]

I am wondering whether or not to install the vintage air a/c kit before getting the car painted? I know I will have to run the lines through the firewall, but can you run the lines under the fenders where it is not visible?
I don't know if I would want to cut a ugly hole in place of that pretty flat firewall where it is visible.what should I do first?

Andrew

[mdprovee]

I am installing the Vintage Air before I even put the fenders on. You will have better access to decide where you want to run your lines, and / or install the firewall bulkhead. I am installing the bulkhead where the fan oringinally went, up under the fender.

Mike