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Air Conditioning help
I know this has been thrown around several times, but... I am hearing from 2 different shops in my area that Old Aire is the way to go for a nice, UNbulky clean look, as well as ease of repairs in the future. Can someone post a pic of what they have and your opinion, so I can make the right $2000+ decision? thanks again
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Re: Air Conditioning help
i'd be interested in this as well. sorry to hijack your thread, but is there a worthy benefit to going to one of these systems and getting rid of the factory in-dash system? efficiency, refrigerant, etc?
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Re: Air Conditioning help
HMMM, check out all the street rod mags and the classic truck magazines and there is a name that will keep coming up. Vintage Air! They make a Sure Fit system that is anything but bulky. On the interior if you use factory vents it will appear stock on the inside. Under the hood you are going to remove the factory heater box and replace it with a panel that smooths the firewall out somewhat. You will spend right at $1100 with Vintage Air and it will include everything but the pulleys and belts. The kit comes with top notch instructions that anyone can follow. Both of my trucks have Vintage Air systems that I installed myself.
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Re: Air Conditioning help
see ten.... I dont believe you unless you can show some pics....(ha ha)
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Re: Air Conditioning help
Here's the only interior pic I have on file. This truck uses factory non air controls. My other truck uses factory air controls which I prefer.
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Re: Air Conditioning help
does the $1100 system include the sanden compressor as well? also, do you notice a difference in the efficiency/power/cooling of the VA system over stock?
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Re: Air Conditioning help
The price does include the Sanden compressor. I don't have one, but I have talked to them before. From what I understand, unless you are going for complete originality, the VA system is the way to go. Much more efficient to use the Sanden compressor than the GM one.
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Re: Air Conditioning help
$1100 includes everything but the belt and the pulleys. Every bracket, clamp, hose, nut, bolt, fastener, compressor etc will come with it. I think the only thing aside from the belt and pulley you will have to provide is beer and a buddy to help drink it. I couldn't say how well it performs compared to stock because both of my trucks are not factory air trucks. I know it gets hot and humid around here in the summer and the AC keeps me chillin! I guess I could get outside tomorrow and shoot a few underhood pictures tomorrow.
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Re: Air Conditioning help
They work better than stock, plus repair parts are cheaper. They are designed for ther 134 stuff rather than a retro fit.
Southern Air has a great kit also. |
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Re: Air Conditioning help
I just came from a show and for 1100 you get the all in one billet bracket, billet compressor and pulleys, this includes everything you need for a complete set-up.
Here is the vintage air link http://www.vintageair.com/frontrunner_pg2.asp
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Re: Air Conditioning help
If you live in a cold part of the country you might want to reconsider the all in one unit. My brother had one in his 66 in Idaho. He froze his butt off. He said the 2nd happiest day of his life was when he pulled it out and put his deluxe heater back in.
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Re: Air Conditioning help
its a MUST HAVE for me... I live in the Phoenix area!
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Re: Air Conditioning help
Does the A/C control switches also come with the All-in-one unit?
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Re: Air Conditioning help
On a Sure-Fit system, the control panel does not come with the kit - you use your OEM controler you have in the truck allready. If yours is broke or missing VA offers a remanufactured OEM control panel for an additional charge.
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Re: Air Conditioning help
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Re: Air Conditioning help
im confused... does this vintage air system replace the heater as well... i just want somthing that will give me some cold air and keep my warm heater. People w/expeirence w/these units shine some light, thanks
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