47-55.1 54 A/C and heater upgrade - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**hogfarm** · 05-05-2021, 02:43 PM

I'm wanting to upgrade the A/C and heater in my 54. Does anyone have any pictures or recommendations?

**mr48chev** · 05-05-2021, 05:19 PM

I can't remember what you have in it now.

There is about three major players who make units to fit the AD trucks and one for a 54 specifically Vintage air, Old Air . Classic air and maybe one or two more.

The Old air unit https://www.oldairproducts.com/produ...123267-c173182

Classic air unit https://www.classicautoair.com/shop/...ioning-system/

Vintage air https://www.vintageair.com/surefit/c...54&model=Truck

**8man** · 05-05-2021, 05:40 PM

I'm putting the Vintage Air in the 48, but I'm going with the Old Air for the 54.

The OA unit takes up less space under the dash.

Hope that helps.

**hogfarm** · 05-06-2021, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

I can't remember what you have in it now.

There is about three major players who make units to fit the AD trucks and one for a 54 specifically Vintage air, Old Air . Classic air and maybe one or two more.

The Old air unit https://www.oldairproducts.com/produ...123267-c173182

Classic air unit https://www.classicautoair.com/shop/...ioning-system/

Vintage air https://www.vintageair.com/surefit/c...54&model=Truck

I have a bunch of parts that don't match, vacuum vales don't work hardly at all

mick53 · 05-08-2021, 12:44 PM

I'm using Rencool electric A/C compressor (Australia) with remote condenser and Old Air inside kit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRo05wph2F0

05-05-2021, 02:43 PM	#1
hogfarm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Appleton Washington Posts: 592	54 A/C and heater upgrade I'm wanting to upgrade the A/C and heater in my 54. Does anyone have any pictures or recommendations?

05-05-2021, 05:19 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: 54 A/C and heater upgrade I can't remember what you have in it now. There is about three major players who make units to fit the AD trucks and one for a 54 specifically Vintage air, Old Air . Classic air and maybe one or two more. The Old air unit https://www.oldairproducts.com/produ...123267-c173182 Classic air unit https://www.classicautoair.com/shop/...ioning-system/ Vintage air https://www.vintageair.com/surefit/c...54&model=Truck __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-05-2021, 05:40 PM	#3
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,378	Re: 54 A/C and heater upgrade I'm putting the Vintage Air in the 48, but I'm going with the Old Air for the 54. The OA unit takes up less space under the dash. Hope that helps. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-08-2021, 12:44 PM	#5
mick53 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Warsaw IN Posts: 897	Re: 54 A/C and heater upgrade I'm using Rencool electric A/C compressor (Australia) with remote condenser and Old Air inside kit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRo05wph2F0



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