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Bryan H · 09-17-2003, 09:51 PM

Wondering what modifications you have to do to an A/C cab to put Vintage Air in it. Do you take the old stuff off the firewall, make a block-off plate, and then fabricate new holes or does the vintage air system go back where the factory system was?

Thanks,
Bryan

Hutch · 09-17-2003, 10:50 PM

Bryan H
They way I understand it is :You take the old stuff off (inside and outside)and put the new stuff on.
No fabrication required.
Everthing you need is included in the kit.
Except the freon and oil.
The kits are for either a factory a/c or non a/c cabs.
The non a/c cabs use vents that go under the dash.
Go to their web-site and check them out.

http://www.vintageair.com/

Have fun

Bryan H · 09-18-2003, 09:05 AM

Thanks John for the reply. Thats what I was wondering.

Mike Culpepper · 09-18-2003, 10:05 AM

It's really relatively straight foreward, and Hutch is right, no major mods. I did have to end up drilling one hole for a mounting bracket that I had to "tweak" so that the hoses coming out of the firewall would fit. The stock hole didn't allow enough room on one side. Feel free to PM me if you have specific Q's . I installed mine about 2-3 months ago and I LOVE IT!
Make sure you order the kit for either headders or rams horns. If you haven't seen the thread yet I posted an overview of the V.A> install on the FAQ folder.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=61810
You do have to buy a new belt for the compressor in addition to the freon. And if you are going to charge the system yourself(as opposed to a V.A. dealer......have them put in TWO cans of freon ONLY, don't let them try to charge the system based on pressures the way you'd do a factory system.
Mike
And I would advise that if you are going to do anything behind the dash or replace the dash pad in the future, I'd do it now coz the only difficult thing about the install is there ain't alot of room behind the dash once you get all the ducts and stuff in there.

Locutus · 09-19-2003, 12:12 AM

Why only 2 cans?

busterwivell · 09-19-2003, 09:12 AM

The instructions say 1.8 lbs. I had to turnthe temp knob on the unit back, it frosted up my vents the first morning.

Mike Culpepper · 09-19-2003, 11:09 AM

That's what the VA dealer told me. He said 2 cans usually does it. If you charge the unit like you might an OEM unit you'll overcharge and damage the compressor AND void the warranty. He said if your local A/C guy isn't willing to do this, find another one that is.
Mike

Mike Culpepper · 09-19-2003, 11:13 AM

busterwivell,
Just curious, did you follow the instructions about sealing the passanger side kick panel vent door, with the block off piece that came in the kit?
After I had installed I was wishing I had thought about it a little first, coz it's going to be hard to clean out leaves and cr@p out of the space behind the kick panel.
Mike

busterwivell · 09-19-2003, 12:25 PM

I did, and never gave it a thought. Now you've got me worried! LOL

Mike Culpepper · 09-19-2003, 01:05 PM

I've wondered about, but not actually attempted , using some sort of foam weather strip stuff. And maybe drill one or two holes on the firewall side of the opening(that plate has screws that go on the door side of the opening), so that you could pull off the plate once or twice a year and do some spring cleaning. It will take me til next year to do anything about it probably!:p
Mike

09-17-2003, 09:51 PM	#1
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Vintage Air & An AC Cab Wondering what modifications you have to do to an A/C cab to put Vintage Air in it. Do you take the old stuff off the firewall, make a block-off plate, and then fabricate new holes or does the vintage air system go back where the factory system was? Thanks, Bryan

09-17-2003, 10:50 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Bryan H They way I understand it is :You take the old stuff off (inside and outside)and put the new stuff on. No fabrication required. Everthing you need is included in the kit. Except the freon and oil. The kits are for either a factory a/c or non a/c cabs. The non a/c cabs use vents that go under the dash. Go to their web-site and check them out. http://www.vintageair.com/ Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

09-18-2003, 10:05 AM	#4
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	It's really relatively straight foreward, and Hutch is right, no major mods. I did have to end up drilling one hole for a mounting bracket that I had to "tweak" so that the hoses coming out of the firewall would fit. The stock hole didn't allow enough room on one side. Feel free to PM me if you have specific Q's . I installed mine about 2-3 months ago and I LOVE IT! Make sure you order the kit for either headders or rams horns. If you haven't seen the thread yet I posted an overview of the V.A> install on the FAQ folder.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=61810 You do have to buy a new belt for the compressor in addition to the freon. And if you are going to charge the system yourself(as opposed to a V.A. dealer......have them put in TWO cans of freon ONLY, don't let them try to charge the system based on pressures the way you'd do a factory system. Mike And I would advise that if you are going to do anything behind the dash or replace the dash pad in the future, I'd do it now coz the only difficult thing about the install is there ain't alot of room behind the dash once you get all the ducts and stuff in there. __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

09-19-2003, 09:12 AM	#6
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	The instructions say 1.8 lbs. I had to turnthe temp knob on the unit back, it frosted up my vents the first morning. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-19-2003, 11:09 AM	#7
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	That's what the VA dealer told me. He said 2 cans usually does it. If you charge the unit like you might an OEM unit you'll overcharge and damage the compressor AND void the warranty. He said if your local A/C guy isn't willing to do this, find another one that is. Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

09-18-2003, 09:05 AM	#3
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Thanks John for the reply. Thats what I was wondering.

09-19-2003, 12:12 AM	#5
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 249	Why only 2 cans?

09-19-2003, 11:13 AM	#8
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	busterwivell, Just curious, did you follow the instructions about sealing the passanger side kick panel vent door, with the block off piece that came in the kit? After I had installed I was wishing I had thought about it a little first, coz it's going to be hard to clean out leaves and cr@p out of the space behind the kick panel. Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

09-19-2003, 12:25 PM	#9
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I did, and never gave it a thought. Now you've got me worried! LOL __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-19-2003, 01:05 PM	#10
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	I've wondered about, but not actually attempted , using some sort of foam weather strip stuff. And maybe drill one or two holes on the firewall side of the opening(that plate has screws that go on the door side of the opening), so that you could pull off the plate once or twice a year and do some spring cleaning. It will take me til next year to do anything about it probably!:p Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

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