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Dub J · 03-02-2009, 04:07 PM

Just wondered if anyone has used this A/C kit from Southern Rods (Maxi I kit) in one of our trucks. If so how does it fit, work, etc.

Dub J · 03-02-2009, 04:55 PM

Nobody? I wonder how it compares to the Vintage Air Setup. Its 500 bucks cheaper anyways.

Dub J · 03-02-2009, 07:28 PM

ttt

weircc · 03-02-2009, 07:42 PM

bump id like to know myself. was this kit bought for our trucks or just a universal?

Dub J · 03-02-2009, 07:50 PM

I think its a universal (Street Rod Kit) but it says that it doesnt need Vacuum which seems kinda cool. Im seriously thinkin bout goin this route, comes with everything you need to hook it up and it says you can get the compressor chromed out for free, plus it WAAAY cheaper than goin the Vintage Air route if it will work. Heres a link to their site http://www.southernrods.com/brand.ph...ooling+Systems

weircc · 03-02-2009, 08:06 PM

well if you go this route keep us updated would love to see how it works out. I was leaning on one that's a perfect fit but your right it will cost more but im not that good at fabricating stuff to fit

arkie726 · 03-02-2009, 08:31 PM

I was thinking a under dash unit might be the way to go on mine, back in the day thats all we used and it worked pretty good, thanks for the link to their site, they do have some GOOD prices on their stuff! Thanks!

Leo70 · 03-03-2009, 12:51 AM

ttt

Im curios about this as well, Im trying to decide Vintage Air - Classic Air and now this one. Vintage air you can get for about 1K Classic for 1200, so 500 would be really good.

Leo..

lofly'a · 03-03-2009, 12:59 AM

i too have looked at this kit, and am interested also.

Dub J · 03-03-2009, 10:19 AM

I guess no one has used it, I may call them today and ask if they have an idea which kit is best suited for our trucks. I saw where one of the kits said "This makes it a perfect kit in cramped quarters like 30's and 40's cars and most pickups." That was the Maxi I kit, which measures 10 1/2" x 8" x 19" and its $754.00 bucks. But if I could get away with the $500 dollar one that'd be better.
Would one of you guys with Vintage air mind measuring the the box thats under the dash? That will tell us how close they are in comparison.

Indyuke · 03-03-2009, 12:21 PM

Another member found this truck on evil-b... it looks to have the same A/C kit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...3A1|240%3A1318

Leo70 · 03-03-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dub J

Would one of you guys with Vintage air mind measuring the the box thats under the dash? That will tell us how close they are in comparison.

I will check out Vintage Air's web, hopefully I can find the dimmensions of the box. I will post if I do.

Leo.

Leo70 · 03-03-2009, 04:22 PM

There are no specs for the actual box, they have everything else wiring diagrams and detail instalation instructions.

Leo..

Leo70 · 03-04-2009, 10:59 AM

I called Vintage Air, they did not give me dimension on their box, but they did say that the dimension I gave them ( 10½ X 8 X 19) are pretty close to theirs. He said most of the different units are pretty similar but theirs is made to fit right in with no hassle or cutting. I order a catalog hopefully I can get more info from there.

Leo..

scott's69 · 03-05-2009, 07:48 PM

I have several friends with Southern air units on their street rods but havent seen one on one of our trucks. Its a universal kit. I run classic Auto Air on mine. Havent heard any complaints on Southern units.

03-02-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside Just wondered if anyone has used this A/C kit from Southern Rods (Maxi I kit) in one of our trucks. If so how does it fit, work, etc. Last edited by Dub J; 03-02-2009 at 04:10 PM. Reason: Forgot info

03-02-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside Nobody? I wonder how it compares to the Vintage Air Setup. Its 500 bucks cheaper anyways.

03-02-2009, 07:28 PM	#3
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside ttt

03-02-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside bump id like to know myself. was this kit bought for our trucks or just a universal?

03-02-2009, 07:50 PM	#5
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside I think its a universal (Street Rod Kit) but it says that it doesnt need Vacuum which seems kinda cool. Im seriously thinkin bout goin this route, comes with everything you need to hook it up and it says you can get the compressor chromed out for free, plus it WAAAY cheaper than goin the Vintage Air route if it will work. Heres a link to their site http://www.southernrods.com/brand.ph...ooling+Systems

03-02-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside well if you go this route keep us updated would love to see how it works out. I was leaning on one that's a perfect fit but your right it will cost more but im not that good at fabricating stuff to fit

03-02-2009, 08:31 PM	#7
arkie726 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 48	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside I was thinking a under dash unit might be the way to go on mine, back in the day thats all we used and it worked pretty good, thanks for the link to their site, they do have some GOOD prices on their stuff! Thanks!

03-03-2009, 12:51 AM	#8
Leo70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 160	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside ttt Im curios about this as well, Im trying to decide Vintage Air - Classic Air and now this one. Vintage air you can get for about 1K Classic for 1200, so 500 would be really good. Leo.. __________________ Leo70 1970 Chevy Shortbed 1956 Chevy 210 Post 1963 Chevy Impala SS Rag..SOLD!

03-03-2009, 12:59 AM	#9
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside i too have looked at this kit, and am interested also. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

03-03-2009, 10:19 AM	#10
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside I guess no one has used it, I may call them today and ask if they have an idea which kit is best suited for our trucks. I saw where one of the kits said "This makes it a perfect kit in cramped quarters like 30's and 40's cars and most pickups." That was the Maxi I kit, which measures 10 1/2" x 8" x 19" and its $754.00 bucks. But if I could get away with the $500 dollar one that'd be better. Would one of you guys with Vintage air mind measuring the the box thats under the dash? That will tell us how close they are in comparison.

03-03-2009, 12:21 PM	#11
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside Another member found this truck on evil-b... it looks to have the same A/C kit. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...3A1\|240%3A1318

03-03-2009, 04:22 PM	#13
Leo70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 160	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside There are no specs for the actual box, they have everything else wiring diagrams and detail instalation instructions. Leo.. __________________ Leo70 1970 Chevy Shortbed 1956 Chevy 210 Post 1963 Chevy Impala SS Rag..SOLD!

03-04-2009, 10:59 AM	#14
Leo70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 160	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside I called Vintage Air, they did not give me dimension on their box, but they did say that the dimension I gave them ( 10½ X 8 X 19) are pretty close to theirs. He said most of the different units are pretty similar but theirs is made to fit right in with no hassle or cutting. I order a catalog hopefully I can get more info from there. Leo.. __________________ Leo70 1970 Chevy Shortbed 1956 Chevy 210 Post 1963 Chevy Impala SS Rag..SOLD!

03-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#15
scott's69 WORTHLESS CRUISERS Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 237	Re: Anybody ever use this kit? Pics Inside I have several friends with Southern air units on their street rods but havent seen one on one of our trucks. Its a universal kit. I run classic Auto Air on mine. Havent heard any complaints on Southern units. __________________ Scott Hammond Lancaster, SC 1969 Chevy2005 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 Chevy 1972 SWB 454 If you don't live for something, then you'll die for nothing. www.xclusive-images.com

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