Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 12-13-2016, 02:08 PM

I can't count how many times I've seen a classic truck or car listed for sale with the caveats "AC works great, just needs a recharge".

That's like saying "Tire is in good condition, just add new air every 50 miles".

If AC doesn't work, it doesn't work. There, I said it. Saying it'll work once you fix it doesn't mean it's working now!

Rant over :-P

- Dave

**truckster** · 12-13-2016, 02:21 PM

How about, "Was running when parked."

67ChevyRedneck · 12-13-2016, 02:26 PM

"Easy restoration candidate"

67ChevyRedneck · 12-13-2016, 02:27 PM

Te hee

71threequarterton · 12-13-2016, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

"AC works great, just needs a recharge"

Since I just bought my truck pretty recently, I have to say that I've seen that one a million times lately and every time I see it I wonder "Why the

would you say that..."

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-13-2016, 03:33 PM

Tires good, just have a little dry rot.

noisemachine · 12-13-2016, 03:42 PM

What always gets me is a listing for a truck (or any vintage Chevy) and the whole ad is devoted to telling you about the Edelbrock valve covers, intake, and carb on the small block. Nothing against Edelbrock but it's like ''Dude tell me about the damn truck not your mainstream sbc parts anyone can get at any time.''

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-13-2016, 03:47 PM

A little off topic, but for me I'm annoyed attempting to retrace how these trucks came factory. Course that's on me.

Many threads started where someone had experienced problems, but the author doesn't report back how the problem was resolved.

Posters who insist it's one way or the other from factory and all else wasn't. Seems much of this is just rumor. An example MAY have occurred just yesterday. I've read from many sources that a red hazard button was for non-tilt while a black hazard button was for tilt. A very knowledgeable source (doesn't mean he's right) calls BS. Could be a year thing, but he says there were red buttons from factory regardless of tilt or not. Black can mean it was replaced. For the record, my tilt and non-tilt have black buttons.

Camaroguy · 12-13-2016, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisemachine

What always gets me is a listing for a truck (or any vintage Chevy) and the whole ad is devoted to telling you about the Edelbrock valve covers, intake, and carb on the small block. Nothing against Edelbrock but it's like ''Dude tell me about the damn truck not your mainstream sbc parts anyone can get at any time.''

I agree. Or when half the add is telling me about the stereo.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-13-2016, 04:12 PM

"all it needs is a battery".

cleszkie · 12-13-2016, 04:49 PM

"All original"

"No rust"

"Turn key"

"I'd drive it cross country"

71sierragrande · 12-13-2016, 05:53 PM

It could be BS, but also a way to explain that you know what the problem is, and that it's minor.

Back when I was a teenager, I had a '65 bel air that I had no money to fix and needed money for other things, so I put it up for sale. A guy calls and asks if it runs, I say "Yep, runs great, but it won't start." Even my step dad asked me 'how does it run if it won't start?" Well, I promised the guy that only the starter was bad, and if he replaced it, the car would run. So, he came out and replaced the starter in my yard, she fired right up, he paid me and drove it away.

**Bob B.** · 12-13-2016, 05:58 PM

"Rare Corvette 350" Of course that comes with an Edelbrock intake and carb., cheap chrome valve covers and air cleaner (with a dirty filter), brightly colored spark plug wires that are way too long. I am really bugged by the clowns that remove the A/C by hack-sawing off the lines at the evaporator case, tossing the compressor and leaving the brackets, and of course leaving the condenser in place. Nice!

I also have a problem with "rare factory big block 4X4's"!

**Already Gone** · 12-13-2016, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

I can't count how many times I've seen a classic truck or car listed for sale with the caveats "AC works great, just needs a recharge".

That's like saying "Tire is in good condition, just add new air every 50 miles".

If AC doesn't work, it doesn't work. There, I said it. Saying it'll work once you fix it doesn't mean it's working now!

Rant over :-P

- Dave

Boy, am I ever with you Dave. When I see a truck someone is asking 20/25k and all the A/C parts are there and like you say the ad says "just needs a recharge" I right away think its needs more than a recharge or what other corners were cut on the resto. While we are at it I don't how many trucks I've looked at that had factory A/C and when the A/C no longer blows cold or works people remove the compressor, brackets etc and then try to sell it as having factory A/C and you just need a compressor. One the biggest reasons I bought my Highlander is that it has factory working A/C and has been converted to the 134 stuff.

Orange67 · 12-13-2016, 07:45 PM

I have the tendency to lean the complete opposite way when I have sold things. No clue why, but I usually end up picking my own vehicle apart when someone is interested. So yeah, when I'm looking at buying ALL the statements above iritate me. Just be friggin honest, tell me what's wrong with it, if I'm that interested, I'll buy it.

72_K10_Vegas · 12-13-2016, 09:20 PM

Or how about this one:

I hate to sell it but I am off to collage.

Occasionally see this:

MINT! (all in caps of course)

**Advanced Design** · 12-13-2016, 11:38 PM

All the above get to me too. Along with those comments, the Craigslist ad with two or three poor pictures is really annoying. Compounding that is the vehicle you are seriously interested in that is several hours away, and the seller won't send any additional pictures. It's not hard to send pictures today...just send me enough to convince me to come and buy it.

100%Chevy · 12-13-2016, 11:48 PM

"BARN FIND"
Just how many barns out there have a rare valuable classic car in them still?
Wife call s my shop a barn.Can I ask more for my junk?
Just tried of hearing this new cliche'.
Mike.

palallin · 12-14-2016, 12:09 AM

This statement merely separates the AC system from one that needs a compressor or some other major component. In other words, it DOES work when fully charged, whereas one in need of a compressor would not, no matter how much it is charged.

RichardJ · 12-14-2016, 12:11 AM

Just as important to include is the often bogus claim of "Clear Title".

A "Clear Title" means the vehicle is currently registered and titled in the name of the guy standing there selling it and the VIN on the vehicle matches the paperwork.

It doesn't mean a title in some other persons name.
It doesn't mean a bill of sale from some 3rd party whose whereabouts is unknown.
It doesn't mean lien sale paperwork.
It doesn't even mean titled correctly, but not registered for ten years and hundreds in penalties due.

**dmjlambert** · 12-14-2016, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Te hee

Man, I love that car. That is like art.

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-14-2016, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardJ

Just as important to include is the often bogus claim of "Clear Title".

A "Clear Title" means the vehicle is currently registered and titled in the name of the guy standing there selling it and the VIN on the vehicle matches the paperwork.

It doesn't mean a title in some other persons name.
It doesn't mean a bill of sale from some 3rd party whose whereabouts is unknown.
It doesn't mean lien sale paperwork.
It doesn't even mean titled correctly, but not registered for ten years and hundreds in penalties due.

Great point.

**too much stuff** · 12-14-2016, 09:13 AM

Rare 3 door burb.

Or "I know what this is worth, Make offer" Yet still no price listed.

**StingRay** · 12-14-2016, 09:25 AM

If I had a nickel for every "mint" and "rust free" truck I ever looked at I could buy a genuinely mint rust free truck with the money.

**4X4GMC1972** · 12-14-2016, 12:01 PM

Original factory rally wheels.

12-13-2016, 02:08 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" I can't count how many times I've seen a classic truck or car listed for sale with the caveats "AC works great, just needs a recharge". That's like saying "Tire is in good condition, just add new air every 50 miles". If AC doesn't work, it doesn't work. There, I said it. Saying it'll work once you fix it doesn't mean it's working now! Rant over :-P - Dave __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-13-2016, 02:21 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" How about, "Was running when parked."

12-13-2016, 02:26 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" "Easy restoration candidate" __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-13-2016, 02:27 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Te hee Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-13-2016, 03:33 PM	#6
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Tires good, just have a little dry rot. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

12-13-2016, 03:42 PM	#7
noisemachine Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Omaha Ne Posts: 7	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" What always gets me is a listing for a truck (or any vintage Chevy) and the whole ad is devoted to telling you about the Edelbrock valve covers, intake, and carb on the small block. Nothing against Edelbrock but it's like ''Dude tell me about the damn truck not your mainstream sbc parts anyone can get at any time.''

12-13-2016, 03:47 PM	#8
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" A little off topic, but for me I'm annoyed attempting to retrace how these trucks came factory. Course that's on me. Many threads started where someone had experienced problems, but the author doesn't report back how the problem was resolved. Posters who insist it's one way or the other from factory and all else wasn't. Seems much of this is just rumor. An example MAY have occurred just yesterday. I've read from many sources that a red hazard button was for non-tilt while a black hazard button was for tilt. A very knowledgeable source (doesn't mean he's right) calls BS. Could be a year thing, but he says there were red buttons from factory regardless of tilt or not. Black can mean it was replaced. For the record, my tilt and non-tilt have black buttons. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

12-13-2016, 04:12 PM	#10
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" "all it needs is a battery". __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

12-13-2016, 04:49 PM	#11
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" "All original" "No rust" "Turn key" "I'd drive it cross country"

12-13-2016, 05:53 PM	#12
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" It could be BS, but also a way to explain that you know what the problem is, and that it's minor. Back when I was a teenager, I had a '65 bel air that I had no money to fix and needed money for other things, so I put it up for sale. A guy calls and asks if it runs, I say "Yep, runs great, but it won't start." Even my step dad asked me 'how does it run if it won't start?" Well, I promised the guy that only the starter was bad, and if he replaced it, the car would run. So, he came out and replaced the starter in my yard, she fired right up, he paid me and drove it away. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

12-13-2016, 05:58 PM	#13
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" "Rare Corvette 350" Of course that comes with an Edelbrock intake and carb., cheap chrome valve covers and air cleaner (with a dirty filter), brightly colored spark plug wires that are way too long. I am really bugged by the clowns that remove the A/C by hack-sawing off the lines at the evaporator case, tossing the compressor and leaving the brackets, and of course leaving the condenser in place. Nice! I also have a problem with "rare factory big block 4X4's"! __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

12-13-2016, 07:45 PM	#15
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" I have the tendency to lean the complete opposite way when I have sold things. No clue why, but I usually end up picking my own vehicle apart when someone is interested. So yeah, when I'm looking at buying ALL the statements above iritate me. Just be friggin honest, tell me what's wrong with it, if I'm that interested, I'll buy it. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

12-13-2016, 09:20 PM	#16
72_K10_Vegas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 93	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Or how about this one: I hate to sell it but I am off to collage. Occasionally see this: MINT! (all in caps of course) __________________ 72 K10

12-13-2016, 11:38 PM	#17
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" All the above get to me too. Along with those comments, the Craigslist ad with two or three poor pictures is really annoying. Compounding that is the vehicle you are seriously interested in that is several hours away, and the seller won't send any additional pictures. It's not hard to send pictures today...just send me enough to convince me to come and buy it. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-13-2016, 11:48 PM	#18
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" "BARN FIND" Just how many barns out there have a rare valuable classic car in them still? Wife call s my shop a barn.Can I ask more for my junk? Just tried of hearing this new cliche'. Mike.



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12-14-2016, 12:09 AM	#19
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" This statement merely separates the AC system from one that needs a compressor or some other major component. In other words, it DOES work when fully charged, whereas one in need of a compressor would not, no matter how much it is charged. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

12-14-2016, 12:11 AM	#20
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,466	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Just as important to include is the often bogus claim of "Clear Title". A "Clear Title" means the vehicle is currently registered and titled in the name of the guy standing there selling it and the VIN on the vehicle matches the paperwork. It doesn't mean a title in some other persons name. It doesn't mean a bill of sale from some 3rd party whose whereabouts is unknown. It doesn't mean lien sale paperwork. It doesn't even mean titled correctly, but not registered for ten years and hundreds in penalties due. __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

12-14-2016, 09:13 AM	#23
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Rare 3 door burb. Or "I know what this is worth, Make offer" Yet still no price listed. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-14-2016, 09:25 AM	#24
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" If I had a nickel for every "mint" and "rust free" truck I ever looked at I could buy a genuinely mint rust free truck with the money. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

12-14-2016, 12:01 PM	#25
4X4GMC1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 506	Re: Things that annoy: "AC Works, but" Original factory rally wheels. __________________ 1978 Dodge Omni

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