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I'm getting ready to 'rehab' my '67 CST/20 and would really like to put A/C in it while also liking the idea of keeping it as original as possible. Here's a rub, though. I have a '71 cab with A/C that COULD be swapped but really would what you all think.
The plan is to bring it back to OE - the 283/3ott included... but cold air would be nice. Leaning towards NOT swapping cabs; seems like a lot of extra work. ![]()
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
If you want to keep it as original as possible I wouldn't go with the cab swap. I would look at Cold Air Products or Vintage Air sites to see what they have as under dash installations.
Now if you meant, original "looking" that's a different story. I have been thinking of doing the same thing (cab swap) with my 69 Chevy. Problem is, I haven't located a good enough cab in my area that's in better condition than what I have. ![]() |
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
Lots and lots of old, unmolested trucks had dealer add on AC. The fan/ducts are mounted below the dash. The compressor is mounted to the engine. I see them every once in a while on craigslist and the like. For what you're doing I'd just find a vintage correct add on unit and put it on just like the dealer would have in 1967.
A good friend of mine had a beautiful, unmolested 67 with very cold blowing dealer add on AC.
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
If you are going towards more original with your build. Don't use the other cab. The 71's are different than all other years where the rear view mirror mounts, and it will be noticeable to any purists. If not being 100% accurate is fine, I would say use the a/c cab and just buy the equipment you don't have and be done. Trevor
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Thanks much! Glad to hear your thoughts! "Dealer Installed" or Vintage Air sounds good to me. There is already enough body work that HAS to be done, let alone swapping cabs.
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
I've been taking the add-on air out of my 68.It has the under dash evap/blower and a York compressor mounted on the engine.
I have a 70 truck with factory air to use as a donor. To use it,I'll have to do some cutting/filling on the firewall and add the 3 dash vents.The rest is bolt on. Mike. |
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
i think that you should cut all the ac holes in the ac cab 67 72 and then cut your 67 dash then weld in the sheet metal from the other cab that will give you hte holes on the dash then cut the big triangular holes on the firewall and put the ac cab holes on your 67 then the firewall will be ready for the ac unit i have a 67 it used to be a c20 long fleet to but then i changed it into a short fleet it has ac cab aswell
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
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I just read within the last couple of weeks that some AC company was making "retro looking" hang down units Ac units for cars & trucks; but everything was new. It had got me to thinking that would be the way to go with my Chevy. Maybe somebody else knows who I'm talking about.
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Did a quick google and found .
http://www.southernrods.com/categori...duct-2068.html This says for our trucks. ![]() ![]() https://www.ackits.com/pc/AMA14315-4...A14315-4197%29
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
Seems like a fair bit of hack & slash. Isn't there a vintage cold air "under dash kit" that doesn't require the fabricating?
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But then it's not as much fun! Look above your orignal post I listed a couple of links for you. ![]()
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
Classic auto air which is what we put in my truck it has been there almost two years blows 37 degrees at the vents and I have zero regrets we have used three of these kits so far....here are some picts of the different parts of it..
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Re: How do you put cold air in a non-air cst?
Thanks Much!!!
The more info, the better!
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