Vintage Air ? Can I install after my truck is finished? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72MARIO · 12-06-2002, 09:36 AM

Well I am looking at shaving my fire wall and removing the heater . So can I just weld up the holes for now and paint the cab then when I get enough cash I will buy the A/C kit and Instasll it at that time ? thanks and if you have any suggstions on which company to go with let me know .

Old Chevy · 12-06-2002, 10:09 AM

You can install it afterwards, however, if I remember right, there is a supporting bolt on the back(front using direction of truck) that can be a b*tch to get to, and that was before closing off the firewall. I wanted to use bulkhead connectors in the firewall, but, the connectors on the a/c unit were too close to the firewall to allow this to be arranged.
Good luck with your project

Cheers

Richard

kingparts · 12-06-2002, 10:24 AM

What I have done for people who were painting their cab first was to send the templetes or directions as where to cut the holes that are needed. Then you can paint the cab and then order the system. We have had good success with the Old Air kits. Check them out at www.oldairproducts.com. They have a great customer support staff and have been great to work with.
David

72MARIO · 12-06-2002, 10:53 AM

There is a shop in my area called Bills Truck Shop that is the kit he sells (old Air) I got the two confused

busterwivell · 12-06-2002, 01:14 PM

VintageAir will probably sell you just the block off plate to get you started.

Ackattack · 12-06-2002, 05:03 PM

On Hot Rod Power Tour there was a guy with vintage air kit and a shaved firewall. Rather than using the block of plate, he had just a small 4 hose connection (about 4" x 4") with billet type ends. It made for a very nice look. He said it was an extra hundred bucks or so though.

72MARIO · 12-06-2002, 06:36 PM

that is what I am looking for the 4 hose s into the fire wall and thats it besides the steering coloum and brake booster

72MARIO · 12-06-2002, 06:38 PM

Oh what have you guys paid for these kits everything is twice the price too D$m Canadian dollars !

JHickson6 · 12-06-2002, 08:11 PM

Hey does anyone have pictures of that billet bulkhead connector for the firewall, i'd really like to see how clean it is, cuase i want to do the same thing to mine. Thanks in advance!!

minibike · 12-06-2002, 08:17 PM

There are pics at www.oldair.com

minibike · 12-06-2002, 08:21 PM

Sorry....

http://www.oldairproducts.com/

Low68 · 12-07-2002, 06:39 PM

Here is one that I saw at a show.

Low68 · 12-07-2002, 06:45 PM

If you order a catalog from Rb's, they sell those bulkhead connectors and several different kits that could possibly be used. I believe their website it www.rbsauto.com . They don't have them on their website, but you can order a catalog if interested. I have an old air kit and it came with a couple block off plates that I welded shut.

Low68 · 12-07-2002, 06:47 PM

here is another one. It it kind of hard to see teh actual firewall.

brad2 · 12-07-2002, 06:55 PM

I have a vintage air unit I don't need now. It has never been out of the box. I only opened it......thats all.

JHickson6 · 12-07-2002, 07:30 PM

That www.rbsauto.com site has some good stuff on there. Thanks Low68 for the link!!

Low68 · 12-07-2002, 10:07 PM

The website has nothing compared to their catalog. Their catalog is huge. Glad to help.
Low 68

johnnyp · 12-16-2002, 05:32 PM

You might want to check out Vintage Air. I know a lot of people go this way to clean up the firewall.

12-06-2002, 09:36 AM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Vintage Air ? Can I install after my truck is finished? Well I am looking at shaving my fire wall and removing the heater . So can I just weld up the holes for now and paint the cab then when I get enough cash I will buy the A/C kit and Instasll it at that time ? thanks and if you have any suggstions on which company to go with let me know . __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-06-2002, 10:09 AM	#2
Old Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 498	You can install it afterwards, however, if I remember right, there is a supporting bolt on the back(front using direction of truck) that can be a b*tch to get to, and that was before closing off the firewall. I wanted to use bulkhead connectors in the firewall, but, the connectors on the a/c unit were too close to the firewall to allow this to be arranged. Good luck with your project Cheers Richard __________________ Broken Arrow, OK. 1977 Corvette, ZZ4 Crate, new interior, new suspension, new driveline, you get the picture, (new project / daily driver)

12-06-2002, 10:24 AM	#3
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	What I have done for people who were painting their cab first was to send the templetes or directions as where to cut the holes that are needed. Then you can paint the cab and then order the system. We have had good success with the Old Air kits. Check them out at www.oldairproducts.com. They have a great customer support staff and have been great to work with. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

12-06-2002, 10:53 AM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	There is a shop in my area called Bills Truck Shop that is the kit he sells (old Air) I got the two confused __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-06-2002, 01:14 PM	#5
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	VintageAir will probably sell you just the block off plate to get you started. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

12-06-2002, 05:03 PM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	On Hot Rod Power Tour there was a guy with vintage air kit and a shaved firewall. Rather than using the block of plate, he had just a small 4 hose connection (about 4" x 4") with billet type ends. It made for a very nice look. He said it was an extra hundred bucks or so though. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-06-2002, 06:36 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	that is what I am looking for the 4 hose s into the fire wall and thats it besides the steering coloum and brake booster __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-06-2002, 06:38 PM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Oh what have you guys paid for these kits everything is twice the price too D$m Canadian dollars ! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-06-2002, 08:11 PM	#9
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Hey does anyone have pictures of that billet bulkhead connector for the firewall, i'd really like to see how clean it is, cuase i want to do the same thing to mine. Thanks in advance!! __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

12-06-2002, 08:17 PM	#10
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	There are pics at www.oldair.com __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

12-06-2002, 08:21 PM	#11
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Sorry.... http://www.oldairproducts.com/ __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

12-07-2002, 06:39 PM	#12
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Here is one that I saw at a show. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread

12-07-2002, 06:45 PM	#13
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	If you order a catalog from Rb's, they sell those bulkhead connectors and several different kits that could possibly be used. I believe their website it www.rbsauto.com . They don't have them on their website, but you can order a catalog if interested. I have an old air kit and it came with a couple block off plates that I welded shut. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread

12-07-2002, 06:47 PM	#14
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	here is another one. It it kind of hard to see teh actual firewall. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread

12-07-2002, 06:55 PM	#15
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	I have a vintage air unit I don't need now. It has never been out of the box. I only opened it......thats all.



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12-07-2002, 07:30 PM	#16
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	That www.rbsauto.com site has some good stuff on there. Thanks Low68 for the link!! __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

12-07-2002, 10:07 PM	#17
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	The website has nothing compared to their catalog. Their catalog is huge. Glad to help. Low 68 __________________ Build Thread

12-16-2002, 05:32 PM	#18
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	You might want to check out Vintage Air. I know a lot of people go this way to clean up the firewall. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

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