71 C10 Air Conditioning/Heater Core Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

donwalrus · 10-09-2018, 03:46 PM

Hi,

I just bought a 1971 C10 long-bed and I love it. However, the previous owner let a failed A/C system get the best of him, so bypassed it completely and just let it rot. I've taken everything out, but looking on some advice on where to get an electronically-controlled replacement unit.

There's basically nothing at this point. No compressor, nada. With winter coming up, I at least want the heater working, so time to re-do the whole thing.

Any advice on where/what company provides a good replacement kit?

Thanks!

Andy4639 · 10-10-2018, 06:59 PM

I like classic air group. If you want to keep the stock parts look on the parts board if you want aftermarket look at the vendor on here and see who has best price. I know F.A.A.benny does nice restrations on old parts for AC trucks.

donwalrus · 10-18-2018, 08:07 PM

thx for the reply!

MARKDTN · 10-19-2018, 04:05 PM

Why don't you just put it back original? Are the condenser and hard lines gone? Is the Evaporator there and just left open? Condenser, evaporator, hoses, Sanden Compressor and have a nice system. You already have an a/c truck so you have the firewall cutouts and controls already. I assume you have the inside and outside boxes and ducts still.

notsolo · 10-19-2018, 07:37 PM

Also Welcome, any of the compressor brackets still there?...7 pieces to get the original compressor mounted if you have the original valve covers. If valve covers are tall it won't work, also correct pulleys are needed. I am putting my 71 back together if you need photo's etc....Replacement Sanden Compressor is the way to go if your going with R134a also.... good luck.

OhioPaul · 10-19-2018, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Also Welcome, any of the compressor brackets still there?...7 pieces to get the original compressor mounted if you have the original valve covers. If valve covers are tall it won't work, also correct pulleys are needed. I am putting my 71 back together if you need photo's etc....Replacement Sanden Compressor is the way to go if your going with R134a also.... good luck.

Why Sanden? I did not see one for our year in their catalog. Which one did you use and do you have a stock setup?

10-09-2018, 03:46 PM	#1
donwalrus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Raleigh Posts: 2	71 C10 Air Conditioning/Heater Core Replacement Hi, I just bought a 1971 C10 long-bed and I love it. However, the previous owner let a failed A/C system get the best of him, so bypassed it completely and just let it rot. I've taken everything out, but looking on some advice on where to get an electronically-controlled replacement unit. There's basically nothing at this point. No compressor, nada. With winter coming up, I at least want the heater working, so time to re-do the whole thing. Any advice on where/what company provides a good replacement kit? Thanks!

10-10-2018, 06:59 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 71 C10 Air Conditioning/Heater Core Replacement I like classic air group. If you want to keep the stock parts look on the parts board if you want aftermarket look at the vendor on here and see who has best price. I know F.A.A.benny does nice restrations on old parts for AC trucks. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-18-2018, 08:07 PM	#3
donwalrus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Raleigh Posts: 2	Re: 71 C10 Air Conditioning/Heater Core Replacement thx for the reply!

10-19-2018, 04:05 PM	#4
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,197	Re: 71 C10 Air Conditioning/Heater Core Replacement Why don't you just put it back original? Are the condenser and hard lines gone? Is the Evaporator there and just left open? Condenser, evaporator, hoses, Sanden Compressor and have a nice system. You already have an a/c truck so you have the firewall cutouts and controls already. I assume you have the inside and outside boxes and ducts still. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

10-19-2018, 07:37 PM	#5
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,485	Re: 71 C10 Air Conditioning/Heater Core Replacement Also Welcome, any of the compressor brackets still there?...7 pieces to get the original compressor mounted if you have the original valve covers. If valve covers are tall it won't work, also correct pulleys are needed. I am putting my 71 back together if you need photo's etc....Replacement Sanden Compressor is the way to go if your going with R134a also.... good luck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605



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