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Draggn66 · 09-15-2006, 04:05 PM

Ok after a lot of checking and comparing I've decided to go with the Vintage Air set-up for my truck. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I should buy it to get the best price? I believe I've seen the system for under 1K but don't remember where. TIA.....

*FormerMember* · 09-15-2006, 04:05 PM

ebay

meathead95 · 09-15-2006, 04:23 PM

try one of the board vendors i believe they are listed on the home page

see ten · 09-15-2006, 06:06 PM

I couldn't really find a price break anywhere so I bought direct from Vintage Air. If you have a non air truck I would go with the system that uses the factory A/C controls. If you go this route there are cheaper people to buy the controls from. You will also need the bracket for the controls. Vintage Air can sell you that piece for cheep!(not to mention I couldn't find anyone else who sold it.)

junkyardjohn · 09-15-2006, 06:18 PM

I BOUGHT ONE ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR $1000. I LOOKED & LOOKED FOR ABOUT A YEAR TO FIND ONE FOR A GRAND, & WHEN I FINALLY FOUND ONE I JUMPED ON IT. I GOT THEIR SURE FIT SYSTEM FOR A AIR CAB & AM USING MY STOCK CONTROLS. THE GUY SELLING THEM WAS BLOWING THEM OUT AT OR NEAR HIS COST. I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO GET TO THE POINT WHERE I'M READY TO INSTALL IT.

JOHN

Draggn66 · 09-15-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

If you have a non air truck I would go with the system that uses the factory A/C controls. If you go this route there are cheaper people to buy the controls from. You will also need the bracket for the controls. Vintage Air can sell you that piece for cheep!(not to mention I couldn't find anyone else who sold it.)

Uh oh....what bracket are you talking about? The guy at vintage said he could sell me the a/c controller for $195 but he didn't say anything about a bracket. I found a rebuilt controller on ebay for $55. My factory controller is only for heat so I guess that bracket won't work? Part number? Thanks.....

see ten · 09-15-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Draggn66

Uh oh....what bracket are you talking about? The guy at vintage said he could sell me the a/c controller for $195 but he didn't say anything about a bracket. I found a rebuilt controller on ebay for $55. My factory controller is only for heat so I guess that bracket won't work? Part number? Thanks.....

I don't have the part# right here with me but if you call Vintage Air they will know what you need immediately. Your non air controller doesn't have a bracket and screws/bolts directly in the dash. Factory air controls were previously used on Impalas (I think/have heard/imagined

) this is why they aren't a direct bolt in. I have seen guys fab their own bracket but I want to say the Vintage Air piece is $9. I'm sure someone on here may have a pic of the bracket.

BigMike · 09-16-2006, 05:09 AM

I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out.

Mike

Jimbotronics · 09-16-2006, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by big.mike

I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out.

Mike

Is that with tax and shipping? If so it's an awesome deal.

Draggn66 · 09-16-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by big.mike

I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out.

I've found that alot of places that carry a kit is from "OLd Air" I didn't know Brothers was from Vintage. I'll check it out.

Draggn66 · 09-19-2006, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big.mike

I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out.

Mike

I just called Brothers and they carry the "Old Air" kit.

Jimbotronics · 09-15-2006, 07:03 PM

I bought mine about two weeks ago (still waiting on it to get here - there's a three to four week backlog at vintage). Mine was $1070 out the door. Cheapest I've found and I called a ton of places. The number is at work so if your interested let me know. Cheers, Jim.

gator2511 · 09-16-2006, 09:57 AM

I got mine at thedetailzone.com$1O95 AND FREE SHIPPING

krue · 09-17-2006, 11:07 PM

That's on the list for my truck.

abadsvt · 09-18-2006, 10:50 AM

WOW!!! I am excited! I get rid of the heater core on the inside and the one on the firewall too

. Thanks for the help!!

67ChevyRedneck · 09-19-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by krue

That's on the list for my truck.

Me too

But considering Greenville's summer heat (which starts in early May) it won't be on the "wish list" for long. It's going to be a pain to add it to my truck. I'll need to move the alt to the driver side, I have a mutt of an engine bay, and a non air cab (and I'd like the "stock look.") It's gonna be interesting installing it...

Blue85 · 09-18-2006, 03:02 PM

You will have to use one of the custom mount kits, think it is called the genII, to have a smooth firewall, I called them when i ordered my kit, they said you can't have smooth firewall w/just a bulkhead if you use the surefit kit.

coolair · 09-18-2006, 03:58 PM

If you have any questions, call the Vintage Air Sales Dept. @ 1.800.862.6658 and we can answer any of your questions. You can also download the install instructions from our web site - www.vintageair.com.

Mark ext. 111
Tech Support
Vintage Air

see ten · 09-18-2006, 05:28 PM

Here's pulley pics per request. You are gonna have to have a double groove water pump pulley and a triple groove crank pulley. The compressor brackets are top notch pieces with A1 fitment.

**jamie72** · 09-18-2006, 08:09 PM

wonder if its the same price for a big block truck???

Gray Ghost · 09-19-2006, 12:12 AM

I found the Old Air setup much better....it's about the same price but you can use your non-air controller and install dash registers like the stock AC setup. You just have to cut the dash in the center and the two sides for the vents. The firewall can be dead smooth as it all fits behind the glove box.

We saw the setup at the Pickups and Panels show in Farmer's Branch and I was very impressed.

BigMike · 09-19-2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Elk

I found the Old Air setup much better....it's about the same price but you can use your non-air controller and install dash registers like the stock AC setup. You just have to cut the dash in the center and the two sides for the vents. The firewall can be dead smooth as it all fits behind the glove box.

We saw the setup at the Pickups and Panels show in Farmer's Branch and I was very impressed.

Do you have or can you take pictures of the firewall and a shot of under the pass side? Does it interfere with the pass foot room at all or does it hang very far below the dash?

Mike

Orange · 09-19-2006, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Elk

I found the Old Air setup much better....it's about the same price but you can use your non-air controller and install dash registers like the stock AC setup. You just have to cut the dash in the center and the two sides for the vents. The firewall can be dead smooth as it all fits behind the glove box.

We saw the setup at the Pickups and Panels show in Farmer's Branch and I was very impressed.

That's exactly what mine does. I will be reinstalling this evening and the rest of this week. I'll get some pics soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by big.mike

Do you have or can you take pictures of the firewall and a shot of under the pass side? Does it interfere with the pass foot room at all or does it hang very far below the dash?

Mike

Mine doesn't hang down at all. The lowest part is 1 A/C line and it is right against the firewall and it is higher than the factory box cutout still. Very tucked. Hopefully I will be able to get some pics tonite. Tuesday is usally pretty productive for me.

Mine came from here.
http://www.coyoterodders.net/catalog...ml?catId=39208

68C15 · 09-19-2006, 01:39 PM

what if any differencs are there in function between the 2 brands? is either one available with mounts for a caddy big block? is there any other manufacturers out there?

Draggn66 · 09-19-2006, 02:20 PM

Just ordered my Vintage Air kit! $985 plus $25 shippng!! Got it from www.yogisinc.com. Thanks to everyone for the help. Can't wait to get this installed.

09-15-2006, 04:05 PM	#1
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Vintage Air Ok after a lot of checking and comparing I've decided to go with the Vintage Air set-up for my truck. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I should buy it to get the best price? I believe I've seen the system for under 1K but don't remember where. TIA..... __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG Last edited by Draggn66; 09-15-2006 at 04:05 PM.

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09-15-2006, 06:06 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Vintage Air I couldn't really find a price break anywhere so I bought direct from Vintage Air. If you have a non air truck I would go with the system that uses the factory A/C controls. If you go this route there are cheaper people to buy the controls from. You will also need the bracket for the controls. Vintage Air can sell you that piece for cheep!(not to mention I couldn't find anyone else who sold it.)

09-15-2006, 06:18 PM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Vintage Air I BOUGHT ONE ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR $1000. I LOOKED & LOOKED FOR ABOUT A YEAR TO FIND ONE FOR A GRAND, & WHEN I FINALLY FOUND ONE I JUMPED ON IT. I GOT THEIR SURE FIT SYSTEM FOR A AIR CAB & AM USING MY STOCK CONTROLS. THE GUY SELLING THEM WAS BLOWING THEM OUT AT OR NEAR HIS COST. I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO GET TO THE POINT WHERE I'M READY TO INSTALL IT. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-16-2006, 05:09 AM	#8
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Vintage Air I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

09-15-2006, 07:03 PM	#12
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Vintage Air I bought mine about two weeks ago (still waiting on it to get here - there's a three to four week backlog at vintage). Mine was $1070 out the door. Cheapest I've found and I called a ton of places. The number is at work so if your interested let me know. Cheers, Jim. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

09-16-2006, 09:57 AM	#13
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: Vintage Air I got mine at thedetailzone.com$1O95 AND FREE SHIPPING Last edited by gator2511; 09-16-2006 at 10:03 AM.

09-17-2006, 11:07 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Vintage Air That's on the list for my truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-18-2006, 10:50 AM	#15
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Vintage Air WOW!!! I am excited! I get rid of the heater core on the inside and the one on the firewall too . Thanks for the help!!

09-18-2006, 03:02 PM	#17
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: Vintage Air You will have to use one of the custom mount kits, think it is called the genII, to have a smooth firewall, I called them when i ordered my kit, they said you can't have smooth firewall w/just a bulkhead if you use the surefit kit. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

09-18-2006, 03:58 PM	#18
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Re: Vintage Air If you have any questions, call the Vintage Air Sales Dept. @ 1.800.862.6658 and we can answer any of your questions. You can also download the install instructions from our web site - www.vintageair.com. Mark ext. 111 Tech Support Vintage Air

09-18-2006, 05:28 PM	#19
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Vintage Air Here's pulley pics per request. You are gonna have to have a double groove water pump pulley and a triple groove crank pulley. The compressor brackets are top notch pieces with A1 fitment.

09-18-2006, 08:09 PM	#20
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Vintage Air wonder if its the same price for a big block truck??? __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

09-19-2006, 12:12 AM	#21
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Vintage Air I found the Old Air setup much better....it's about the same price but you can use your non-air controller and install dash registers like the stock AC setup. You just have to cut the dash in the center and the two sides for the vents. The firewall can be dead smooth as it all fits behind the glove box. We saw the setup at the Pickups and Panels show in Farmer's Branch and I was very impressed. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.



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68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Vintage Air what if any differencs are there in function between the 2 brands? is either one available with mounts for a caddy big block? is there any other manufacturers out there?

09-19-2006, 02:20 PM	#25
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: Vintage Air Just ordered my Vintage Air kit! $985 plus $25 shippng!! Got it from www.yogisinc.com. Thanks to everyone for the help. Can't wait to get this installed. __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

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