Air conditioning

[Bueno 68C-10]

I'm on a super low budget so does anybody know a cheap fix for some air con. other than rolling the windows down. (p.s. I'm not a panzee)

[truckster]

Are you asking how to fix existing air conditioning, or how to add air conditioning?

If you're asking how to fix your AC, we kind of need to know what's wrong with it.

If you're looking to add AC, there really aren't any cheap fixes.

[Bueno 68C-10]

I'm looking to add air!

[leddzepp]

AC and cheap don't go together...plan on $1000 whether you buy a Vintage Air kit, or piece together a factory unit.

[DnHolland]

Vintage air is the only way to go. Save your money and do it right the first time. You get what you pay for.

[1972SUPERSB]

Yeah what ledzepp said. Fixing or adding AC is usually never cheap.
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[mrein3]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

AC and cheap don't go together...plan on $1000 whether you buy a Vintage Air kit, or piece together a factory unit.

Originally Posted by 1972SUPERSB

Yeah what ledzepp said. Fixing or adding AC is usually never cheap.
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I hate to raise the flag on you guys but

You can do this for WAY under $1000. I converted a non-AC truck for way less than that. It would be even cheaper if your truck came with AC.

I used all 67-72 vintage stuff. Others on here have used newer style GM stuff.

Click here and scroll down to post #8 for a price list:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478564
With this inflation period we are experiencing I'm sure each piece costs a bit more but even then you are WAY under $1000.

[Andy4639]

If everyone on this board didn't do something differant than what the other person say's is wrong are not possible this board wouldn't be so awsume!
The guy asked if it was possible and most of you told him no! Well I think it is also as I stated before and as mrein3 stated. Yes it can be done for cheap if you can find a junk AC truck.
U need the right truck to get all the parts off of it as I did mine back years ago. I ran all factory AC stuff for a long while until I upgraded it to 134-A stuff. YES it can be done so don't let the ones who say no change your mind.

[Bueno 68C-10]

Alright thanks guys.

[Andy4639]

I don't know how cheap it is but there is a older way to add AC.





Here is a thread on them.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330490

[bugmasta]

Save your lunch money and buy vintage air. Did it myself and love it.
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[domeier]

You should call Jethro Air. I think they're located in Beverly Hills.

[leddzepp]

Anything is possible...

If you count the time you spend cobbling something together, buying the equipment to charge and evacuate the system, buying a junkyard compressor and hoping it works...IMO you are better off spending $1000 on a VA kit and knowing for a fact it will work, than gambling and hoping it works. I define "working AC" as air that is 40 degrees or below...someone who lives in a colder climate might define it differently.

I never said anyone was wrong or it couldn't be done. That IS what makes this forum great, lots of different perspectives, opinions, and experiences. My experience is that junkyard AC parts are just that...junk. Others may have had better luck but I will never go that route again.
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[Andy4639]

leddzepp Anything is possible...

If you count the time you spend cobbling something together

Well I for one didn't coble nothing together and it ran fine for several years except for the compressors and 2 of those were brand new ones. U don't have to buy the equipment to do the job just find a good AC company and they will do it for u.
My factory AC is still running fine today and with the new compressor it runs 38 degree's all day long no matter what the outside is once it cools off.The fact is it can be done so I say to u Bueno 68C-10 go for it!

[SOON2BLAZE]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Anything is possible...

If you count the time you spend cobbling something together, buying the equipment to charge and evacuate the system, buying a junkyard compressor and hoping it works...IMO you are better off spending $1000 on a VA kit and knowing for a fact it will work, than gambling and hoping it works. I define "working AC" as air that is 40 degrees or below...someone who lives in a colder climate might define it differently.

I never said anyone was wrong or it couldn't be done. That IS what makes this forum great, lots of different perspectives, opinions, and experiences. My experience is that junkyard AC parts are just that...junk. Others may have had better luck but I will never go that route again.
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It' funny cause it's true!

[leddzepp]

So how many compressors did you go through before you finally got it to work consistently?
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[Andy4639]

The junk compressor last 1 year. The reason I had to change them is the old A-6 compressor I found out don't like cycling on/off as the new system do. It would burn the clutches up.

If I had put it all back stock as it was suppose to be it would have been fine I think. Who knows because I can't leave nothing alone.

The other two compressor where rebuilt ones that I bought out of the store. 1 is for R-12 the other was the first one I bought for 134-A. Now I have the little sanderson and it's been working fine now for 4 years.

[SOON2BLAZE]

le zepp "If you count the time you spend cobbling something together, buying the equipment to charge and evacuate the system, buying a junkyard compressor and hoping it works...IMO you are better off spending $1000 on a VA kit and knowing for a fact it will work, than gambling and hoping it works." It's funny cause it's true!

[RichardJ]

>> junkyard AC parts are just that...junk. <<

>>buying the equipment to charge and evacuate the system<<

A Vintage Air or any other kit or any something cobbled together still requires the exact same. You don't buy a Vintage Air, throw it in the garage and wake up in the morning with a working system.
You would be smart to flush even new components that came in a kit.

If you have any kind of a clue about cobbling together junk yard parts, you just might have the ability to evaluate and select usable parts. Anything else comes under the category of 'when in doubt, throw more money at it and it should work".

Sanden 508 removed from VW cabriolet
Parallel flow condenser removed from Chrysler 300M
AC/on full time fan from '94 Cadillac DeVille
Secondary fan from '89 Cad DeVille controlled by
208* Honda temp switch
Electronic Climate Control evaporator removed from '88 Lincoln Mark VII
Couple relays removed from various GM vehicles

Did use new R134, new ester oil and new hoses. GGGG

Works like a champ. Set the temp desired and it mixes the hot and cold automatically, winter and summer.
This is not for everyone. Each person has to make his own choices based on his abilities and the amount of work he is willing to undertake.

That old stereo is gone. Put in one with bluetooth last summer. Cup holder is toyoto. Even junkyard import crap is worth something

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

>> junkyard AC parts are just that...junk. <<

>>buying the equipment to charge and evacuate the system<<

A Vintage Air or any other kit or any something cobbled together still requires the exact same. You don't buy a Vintage Air, throw it in the garage and wake up in the morning with a working system.
You would be smart to flush even new components that came in a kit.

If you have any kind of a clue about cobbling together junk yard parts, you just might have the ability to evaluate and select usable parts. Anything else comes under the category of 'when in doubt, throw more money at it and it should work".

Sanden 508 removed from VW cabriolet
Parallel flow condenser removed from Chrysler 300M
AC/on full time fan from '94 Cadillac DeVille
Secondary fan from '89 Cad DeVille controlled by
208* Honda temp switch
Electronic Climate Control evaporator removed from '88 Lincoln Mark VII
Couple relays removed from various GM vehicles

Did use new R134, new ester oil and new hoses. GGGG

Works like a champ. Set the temp desired and it mixes the hot and cold automatically, winter and summer.
This is not for everyone. Each person has to make his own choices based on his abilities and the amount of work he is willing to undertake.

That old stereo is gone. Put in one with bluetooth last summer. Cup holder is toyoto. Even junkyard import crap is worth something

That's what I'm talking about. Great job on the install. I love it. Nothing better than doing the work yourself and knowing you made something work.
RichardJ, how many times during the build did you hear u can't do that are that is cobbled up!

[Andy4639]

RichardJ,
Can you PM me some info on the dash controller and how it works. This would be a nice feature in my cab. I'm not scared to cut it. Thanks!
Very cool.

[wild4wheels]

I actually saw this on the interstate last year- hard to see but plywood back window with a house window ac unit installed in it with a gas generator strapped in the bed..

[ItsRandy]

Originally Posted by wild4wheels

I actually saw this on the interstate last year- hard to see but plywood back window with a house window ac unit installed in it with a gas generator strapped in the bed..

Now that's funny!
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[desertnick69]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

>> junkyard AC parts are just that...junk. <<

>>buying the equipment to charge and evacuate the system<<

A Vintage Air or any other kit or any something cobbled together still requires the exact same. You don't buy a Vintage Air, throw it in the garage and wake up in the morning with a working system.
You would be smart to flush even new components that came in a kit.

If you have any kind of a clue about cobbling together junk yard parts, you just might have the ability to evaluate and select usable parts. Anything else comes under the category of 'when in doubt, throw more money at it and it should work".

Sanden 508 removed from VW cabriolet
Parallel flow condenser removed from Chrysler 300M
AC/on full time fan from '94 Cadillac DeVille
Secondary fan from '89 Cad DeVille controlled by
208* Honda temp switch
Electronic Climate Control evaporator removed from '88 Lincoln Mark VII
Couple relays removed from various GM vehicles

Did use new R134, new ester oil and new hoses. GGGG

Works like a champ. Set the temp desired and it mixes the hot and cold automatically, winter and summer.
This is not for everyone. Each person has to make his own choices based on his abilities and the amount of work he is willing to undertake.

That old stereo is gone. Put in one with bluetooth last summer. Cup holder is toyoto. Even junkyard import crap is worth something

What ever you used did a sweet job of keeping it KLEEN, and not cutting the dash!