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sxh9057 · 07-03-2016, 08:26 AM

I been looking at the different threads in regards to adding AC a guts\unit from a C10 to my 72 C10 NON-AC cab. I understand I will have to cut the firewall & inside vents on my truck but I have a couple questions I hope someone could help me with. Do I need to add all the stuff for the fresh air flap to the cowel and will it work if I get it off an AC cab that has it? Is cutting\modifications required on mine to make it fit? Also what about the kick panel air valve? Mine currently has the manual hand vent. If I get a kick panel air valve unit, will it bolt up to mine or are modifications required? What happens if I don't do the fresh air flap\kick panel air valve? My engine blew last year so I ended up purchasing\installing a 383 stroker from a guy which came with the serpentine drive system and a peanut style AC compressor unit.
If the fresh air flap to the cowel & kick panel air valve are required, where is a good place to get those parts as LMC don't carry them?

I know above is a lot of information but wanted to make sure I covered everything. I am not a AC guy and know enough to be dangerous so would appreciate any help anyone can provide.

07-03-2016, 08:26 AM	#21
sxh9057 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 7	Re: Air Conditioning I been looking at the different threads in regards to adding AC a guts\unit from a C10 to my 72 C10 NON-AC cab. I understand I will have to cut the firewall & inside vents on my truck but I have a couple questions I hope someone could help me with. Do I need to add all the stuff for the fresh air flap to the cowel and will it work if I get it off an AC cab that has it? Is cutting\modifications required on mine to make it fit? Also what about the kick panel air valve? Mine currently has the manual hand vent. If I get a kick panel air valve unit, will it bolt up to mine or are modifications required? What happens if I don't do the fresh air flap\kick panel air valve? My engine blew last year so I ended up purchasing\installing a 383 stroker from a guy which came with the serpentine drive system and a peanut style AC compressor unit. If the fresh air flap to the cowel & kick panel air valve are required, where is a good place to get those parts as LMC don't carry them? I know above is a lot of information but wanted to make sure I covered everything. I am not a AC guy and know enough to be dangerous so would appreciate any help anyone can provide.