NOOB Installing Vintage Air '72 c10
 

Guys,

I live in Houston and I am hoping for some help / guidance! I just got a '72 C10 nonfactory air truck (been looking for the right truck for 2 years!). I am wanting to install a Vintage Air Kit to get A/C. My questions are: 1) Is Vintage Air the best line for this year? 2) Can I install this on my own, what's the difficulty level? I am a bit mechanically inclinded but not a mechanic... 3) This truck is a nonfactor air truck but does have heater w/ controls. Do I need to buy new control panel from LMC so it has the controls for the A/C and Heater?

I live in Houston and offer free beer to those to would be willing to "guide me" along along the way!

Re: NOOB Installing Vintage Air '72 c10
 

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HG,

"Best" is a perception based on experience. My experience with Vintage Air is positive. my 69 & 70 both have Vintage Air.

You can install this on your own. I did. Which means mechanically inclined and not a mechanic.

I opted for factory looking controls (stock) with the VA conversion to electronic.
You can also use VA control panel, but I like the stock 3 sliding levers that came from the factory.

This is not a difficult installation as the kits for our trucks are designed specifically for our trucks and fit very well. Of course your going to lose that nice deep glove box. It will become a very shallow glove box.

Re: NOOB Installing Vintage Air '72 c10
 

Click the link in my signature to see if it's something you want to tackle yourself.

I will note that my system is 9 years old and it has changed some since then, but the basic idea/install is the same.

I too have two systems, an 8 year old install in my C10 and 3 year old install in my 65 Mustang. Very pleased with both.

Re: NOOB Installing Vintage Air '72 c10
 

Thanks for the link, after looking at it I think I am going to give it a shot!