![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: EL PASO
Posts: 96
|
Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Hey all,
I'm trying to decide between vintage air and classic auto air. The main difference i see after reading through both the install manuals is with classic auto you have to cut out a pretty large chuck of the firewall but with vintage air you don't. I've also read that classic auto air cools and flows a bit more air than vintage. I'd like to hear straight from the owners on this one. Tell me what you like and what you don't like about your respective system, and if any representatives from either company are on the forums, tell me why I should buy yours over the other. -Drew |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
I have Vintage Air and it blows Cold and Blows Strong , will use it on my next one too . Cant say about the others but Im sure they all work good . I used the Vintage Air Sure Fit system . And there is a member on here (or was) that worked for Vintage Air .
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: EL PASO
Posts: 96
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Good to hear, i've been leaning toward vintage air cause i dont want to cut out that middle chuck of my firewall..
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ayr Ontario
Posts: 1,122
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Vintage Air Gen 5 sure fit kit works great and fit great.
__________________
Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Volant, Pennsylvania
Posts: 351
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
I have put 2 vintage air systems in and have no complaints. Can’t speak for other systems.
__________________
paypal is dwl65101@yahoo.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 1,374
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
I have Vintage Air and am very happy with it. The only thing I don't like, is that I can't turn the fan on and blow air without the heat or A/C running. I've put in a switch to bypass the compressor so I can accomplish this, but it should be built into the system. Sometimes I just want a little air moving, and I don't need the A/C running.
__________________
1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Ventura, Ca
Posts: 206
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Vintage air in 2 vehicles for me and they both fit and work perfect.
__________________
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Dallas Texas
Posts: 3,092
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
.
I've got VA and use their 4 dial controller. dial 1 = fan dial 2 = air vent selection dial 3 = heat dial 4 = cool If dial 4 is turned all the way "off" the compressor never comes on. -klb
__________________
67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
People know me
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hermiston, oregon
Posts: 840
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
I have the newer vintage air system in my 68. I shaved the firewall and used their blockoff plate as a template. It went in and works without a fit. The instructions are very detailed and leave no questions.
On the flip side I am installing an old air hurricane system in a 66 k20 for a friend and the instructions are absolutely garbage, looks like a 10 year old originally put it together and then photocopied it a thousand times so the pictures are super blurry and not detailed. Wiring schematic is even hand drawn. That being said that there are a ton of options out there and everyone is gonna have their opinion. Most everyone has vintage air in their trucks because it is proven and work great IMHO.
__________________
1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,162
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
I have used VA several times, cool & heat great
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Moderator
![]() Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cal
Posts: 20,005
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
If you aren’t restoring a factory system, VA is the way to go.
__________________
1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Chicago,il
Posts: 356
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
I’m confused when I look at the va site. I see, at least on the forums, there lots of different configurations. It looks like the easiest are the vents that just mount below the dash. I prefer the factory look and don’t mind a little work. Is there a va kit that allows you to have a factory vent configuration in a non ac cab? One that would require me to drill holes in the dash and a square one in the center? I also have a factory Chevy ac/heat control that I picked up along the way hoping to use that to retain a factory appearance.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 993
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Vintage Air Gen 5 sure fit kit works great and fits good, you can install it by yourself, customize the hoses and locations, their customer service is good too! Troubleshooting is easy too
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Chicago,il
Posts: 356
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
So when someone says “ac or non-ac cab”, are they referring simply to the holes made in the dash? Or are there other major differences?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ayr Ontario
Posts: 1,122
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
No AC cab has no holes in the dash and doesn't have the vents. They use your old controls that need a modification, but easy
__________________
Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Gallatin TN
Posts: 376
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Quote:
Again, there are likely dozens of threads on this site regarding this. Most of them have covered everything discussed here. Either will work well, and everybody has their preferences. I will say that from my observation, vintage air has more outlets for their products or that they are more widely used. Just my opinion... |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Grand Haven, mi
Posts: 269
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Is there a va kit that allows you to have a factory vent configuration in a non ac cab? One that would require me to drill holes in the dash and a square one in the center?
I would like to know this as well... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Gallatin TN
Posts: 376
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Quote:
Then, cut the holes for the factory vents in the dash, the rectangular one above the radio is the same in either kit. I made a template for the vents in the dash with a scrap original vent I got at Pull-A-Part... Cut of the back, held it up, traced and then cut. I then used paper and reversed it for the other side.... Here is what it should look like. If you call v/a and discuss it with them, they will even switch out the controller for a small fee (at least they did for me)... Here is what it should look like. Non A/C cab, Vintage Air with factory style vents in the dash. I did smooth my firewall, but V/A comes with a block off kit that i didn't use... |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ayr Ontario
Posts: 1,122
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
My dash after the kit was installed in a non AC cab. I like the non factory side vents better.
__________________
Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Grand Haven, mi
Posts: 269
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
metaldoc, were did you get your vents ? they do not look as big as the ones darrellyates has.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ayr Ontario
Posts: 1,122
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
Yes they came with the sure fit kit
__________________
Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ayr Ontario
Posts: 1,122
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
I also shaved the firewall for cosmetics but I was able to shift it towards the center to gain more air flow through the side vent.
__________________
Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Grand Haven, mi
Posts: 269
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Ayr Ontario
Posts: 1,122
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
They smaller vents come with the non AC kit but you can order the factory looking ones. The non factory kit doesn't come with the dryer, pump, condenser, vents, basically replacing what's on the firewall. So you will need all that, don't buy the cheaper kit. Make sure if you truck never had AC, you need to order the pulleys and belts to match your engine.
__________________
Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
|
Re: Calling all vintage air/classic auto air owners
They should come with the kit , mine did .
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|