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cali_surfer · 11-15-2002, 01:06 AM

Anyone here have one of the aftermarket ac kits on your truck? If so, how was the install? Performance? I'm just trying to get some feedback since these kits are a considerable investment.

**BIG ORANGE** · 11-15-2002, 02:04 AM

I'm gonna buy the Vintage kit,I here there reliable,easy to install,and stand behind there product. Besides they have aplacation for about anything you need it for.

bigvinnie · 11-15-2002, 02:38 AM

I've had good luck with my Vintage Air system.... they make a Sure Fit kit for the 67-72 and it was easy to install... I had a non AC cab, so I had to cut holes at the factory vent locations... went with the flush mount side vents over the bulky factory ones....

busterwivell · 11-15-2002, 07:29 AM

I have talked to others who've done the Vintage air system, they liked it. I have one of their units in the Studebaker and it's great. The kit for our trucks is made specifically for them, and I'm told install easy.

tom hand · 11-15-2002, 07:30 AM

I have the Vintage Air kit. Easy to install, works great. My only complaint about it is it moves the fan inside the cab whichs makes it loud when it is on high. That is not a big problem because even on a 90+ degree day you won't have it on high for long

cali_surfer · 11-15-2002, 12:17 PM

Has anyone used the Old Air kit? It's on sale at GMC Pauls and I think I'm going to go with that one.

Project1970 · 11-15-2002, 05:15 PM

Just wondering, how easy are these kits to do on a factory air truck? My truck still has a decently working factory setup, but those newer setups look nice, and mine's leaking freon...

Frank_Zeller · 11-15-2002, 05:25 PM

some info in this tread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=17360

I went with the Old Air Set up. There are some pictures in my web shots folder under "AC INSTALL"

http://community.webshots.com/user/frazel

guitarman · 11-15-2002, 08:45 PM

I have the top of the line kit from this site:

http://www.southernrods.com/

It was inexpensive and works great.

minibike · 11-15-2002, 08:54 PM

Dang...looks like no more glovebox no matter which one you go with. I am leaning toward the Oldair system, but I already have the compressor and condensing coils...just need the in cab kit.

jay-dawg · 11-15-2002, 09:41 PM

whats a good ac system if you plan to shave your firewall?

jay

cali_surfer · 11-15-2002, 10:04 PM

Hey Frank.... I checked out your pics of your truck. I'm interested, what did you use for cab insulation? One of your pics has what appears to be some sort of insulation product on the firewall, what is that stuff?

Question for anyone, whats a nice insulation type product that isn't a complete rip-off??? I've seen how much dynamat stuff costs..... makes me shiver just thinking about it.

11-15-2002, 01:06 AM	#1
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	aftermarket air conditioning Anyone here have one of the aftermarket ac kits on your truck? If so, how was the install? Performance? I'm just trying to get some feedback since these kits are a considerable investment. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

11-15-2002, 02:04 AM	#2
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	a/c I'm gonna buy the Vintage kit,I here there reliable,easy to install,and stand behind there product. Besides they have aplacation for about anything you need it for. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

11-15-2002, 02:38 AM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I've had good luck with my Vintage Air system.... they make a Sure Fit kit for the 67-72 and it was easy to install... I had a non AC cab, so I had to cut holes at the factory vent locations... went with the flush mount side vents over the bulky factory ones.... Attached Images __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project Last edited by bigvinnie; 11-15-2002 at 03:15 AM.

11-15-2002, 07:29 AM	#4
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I have talked to others who've done the Vintage air system, they liked it. I have one of their units in the Studebaker and it's great. The kit for our trucks is made specifically for them, and I'm told install easy. __________________ 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

11-15-2002, 07:30 AM	#5
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I have the Vintage Air kit. Easy to install, works great. My only complaint about it is it moves the fan inside the cab whichs makes it loud when it is on high. That is not a big problem because even on a 90+ degree day you won't have it on high for long __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

11-15-2002, 12:17 PM	#6
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	Has anyone used the Old Air kit? It's on sale at GMC Pauls and I think I'm going to go with that one. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

11-15-2002, 05:15 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Just wondering, how easy are these kits to do on a factory air truck? My truck still has a decently working factory setup, but those newer setups look nice, and mine's leaking freon... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

11-15-2002, 05:25 PM	#8
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	some info in this tread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=17360 I went with the Old Air Set up. There are some pictures in my web shots folder under "AC INSTALL" http://community.webshots.com/user/frazel __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

11-15-2002, 08:45 PM	#9
guitarman Do it well or don't do it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 457	I have the top of the line kit from this site: http://www.southernrods.com/ It was inexpensive and works great. __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. Excellent paint and body site: http://www.autobody101.com/ Visit my Web Site http://home.attbi.com/~agfosteriii

11-15-2002, 08:54 PM	#10
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Dang...looks like no more glovebox no matter which one you go with. I am leaning toward the Oldair system, but I already have the compressor and condensing coils...just need the in cab kit. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

11-15-2002, 09:41 PM	#11
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	whats a good ac system if you plan to shave your firewall? jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

11-15-2002, 10:04 PM	#12
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	Hey Frank.... I checked out your pics of your truck. I'm interested, what did you use for cab insulation? One of your pics has what appears to be some sort of insulation product on the firewall, what is that stuff? Question for anyone, whats a nice insulation type product that isn't a complete rip-off??? I've seen how much dynamat stuff costs..... makes me shiver just thinking about it. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)



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