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05-02-2002, 09:54 AM
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 Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Sabinal, Texas
Posts: 1,706
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A/C Revisited...Which Unit Should I Buy??
Looking to get an aftermarket A/C unit for my non-air '72 Which should I get? Old Air, Classic, Vintage?
Do you guys have one you can recommmend? Do any of you board members that are parts dealers have special discounts for your bretheren here on the board?? Thanx a million as always you guys (and gals) !! |
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05-02-2002, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Darrington, Washington
Posts: 3,963
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Ive talked to several people at shows,about there aftermarket AC units,and most all of them bought a Vintage Air unit,and then took it out and put in a different system.I have vintages catalogs,i think in my wagon im gonna go with old air,but in the 20years from now that it might be done,im sure there will be some other new and better place to buy from.You dont need a real big setup for a truck its a small space to cool,there is a 64 Impala 4dr at a nearby boneyard with a underdash GM unit,i thought about buying all of it,wants $50 but it probably wouldnt cool a big ole wagon,maybe i should spend that $50 and make it driveable first.well its driveable now,if you dont need exhaust
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05-02-2002, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
Posts: 14,270
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I plan on using a Hot Rod Air unit. I talked to their guys last year at a street rod show and was very impressed with their knowledge and helpfulness.
I asked them about using the stock OEM A/C controller for our trucks and they told me that I could send it to them and they would make all the cable hook-ups to make it work with their unit. The Vintage Air kit used solenoids for the valve controls and you had to use their control unit, whereas the Hot Rod Air unit was availible with manual/cable controls or the servo motor units. Hope this helps.... ------------------ Keep On Truckin' Shane Athens, Alabama |
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05-02-2002, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA
Posts: 2,033
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I talked to the Vintage Air guys at Goodguys Del Mar. They told me I can use my heat/AC control panel with their cables. I put Vintage in the Studebaker Wagon 2 years ago, and I got to tell ya, it will freeze you out if you let it. I'll go with them again.
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05-02-2002, 03:37 PM
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Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier)
Posts: 7,327
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From my research old air came out on top for best functional design and customer service.
I had planned on using southern air but was advised to put in some research. |
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05-02-2002, 03:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Sabinal, Texas
Posts: 1,706
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Sounds like Old Air is hard to beat..I know GMC Paul has a good price on 'em so I guess I will send him some $$.
Thanx again for the advice, all! |
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05-02-2002, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: carthage, tx
Posts: 108
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anyone have pics of these systems installed in a non-factory A/C truck????
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