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bamabaxter · 06-21-2009, 11:50 AM

http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/air...system-351.php

tranz am · 06-21-2009, 12:31 PM

Some people must have a lot of cash to spend. I must be a cheap bastard.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 06-21-2009, 12:50 PM

Never used that,but it might look like this in 40 years;

Legolas894 · 06-21-2009, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the picture Workinglonghorn. I just realized I put my lighter bezel on backwards!

big mike71 · 06-21-2009, 01:49 PM

It looks like it would take up alot of the already limited leg room.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 06-21-2009, 03:36 PM

big mike71 that is true,even for the drivers right knee but not too bad. I had a 6'4" passenger once and he said to lose the AC. I usually have fairly short helpers and have seen no problems with it for them.

bamabaxter · 06-21-2009, 10:28 PM

you aren't cheap tranz am, you just never lived in south alabama where the temp is high 90's day or night with a humidity of around %70. I ain't whining or *****ing, i drive this thing everyday and love.....just might love it more with some a/c. that's a good looking 69 you got by the way.

Camper Power · 06-22-2009, 12:48 AM

definatly not built for my 6'5 frame. i'd perfer the in dash vents, they look better and more leg room.

tranz am · 06-22-2009, 12:57 AM

thanks Bamabaxter

I hear that I can totally understand your need for cool air.
wouldnt it just be cheaper to find a working system in a junk yard though?

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Originally Posted by bamabaxter

you aren't cheap tranz am, you just never lived in south alabama where the temp is high 90's day or night with a humidity of around %70. I ain't whining or *****ing, i drive this thing everyday and love.....just might love it more with some a/c. that's a good looking 69 you got by the way.

Longhorn Man · 06-22-2009, 05:20 AM

If you are willing to spend that much, look into some of the other 'in dash' units from vinatage air and some of the others.
The one you posted has a cheesey dealer add on vibe, and if your truck is as nice as your avatar implies, this one you posted would just add K-Mart rash to it IMO.

bamabaxter · 06-22-2009, 07:47 AM

I honestly just don't want to go through the trouble of putting one of the in dash units in....don't you lose the glove box storage? I could get one for a decent price since I am employed by NAPA, I just figured it would be easier to install one of the underdash deals. I new good A/C system is about a grand either way you go. Get a good junkyard unit and something is going to be bad.....rather it be new and come with some kind of a warranty.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 06-22-2009, 09:25 AM

Just the leg-room issue should be a deal breaker if you intend to have anyone over about 5'10" riding with you,or you are 5'11" + and don't want your right knee banging the thing all the time like it does in my Wal-Mart Cheese-mobile.

bamabaxter · 06-22-2009, 09:44 AM

hahaha....thanks. I had wondered about that. I am still just looking around for the time being trying to get opinions. I may go with a factory style.

big mike71 · 06-22-2009, 06:08 PM

I have vintage air and a aftermarket smaller glovebox compartment. It still holds all my paperwork and misc. junk.

big blue 72 · 06-22-2009, 10:41 PM

Wasnt there somebody that found a factory unit from a Dodge neon or something that is self contained under the dash and worked.
It was something from a small -midsize car , separate from the heater unit.

bamabaxter · 06-22-2009, 10:44 PM

that sounds interesting.....

mrein3 · 06-23-2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big blue 72

Wasnt there somebody that found a factory unit from a Dodge neon or something that is self contained under the dash and worked.
It was something from a small -midsize car , separate from the heater unit.

You know, because of the small size of our truck cabs, something out of a small car would work. Please - somebody speak up on this topic.

bamabaxter · 06-23-2009, 07:46 AM

I agree.....I want to know more!

KEL · 06-23-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranz am

Some people must have a lot of cash to spend. I must be a cheap bastard.

no! no! no!
not "cheap bastard"
that's "frugal illegitimate" !!!

tranz am · 06-23-2009, 11:13 AM

haha, Your right about that one.
Dont they sell ac recharge systems @ harbor freight? I think I remember seeing them there.
If i really wanted AC in my truck I would fabricate my own system from a newer vehicle already converted to the new refrigerant type.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEL

no! no! no!
not "cheap bastard"
that's "frugal illegitimate" !!!

Dave Reed · 06-23-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrein3

you know, because of the small size of our truck cabs, something out of a small car would work. Please - somebody speak up on this topic.

x2!

bamabaxter · 06-23-2009, 10:18 PM

ttt

06-21-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
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WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Any one use this? Never used that,but it might look like this in 40 years; Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

06-21-2009, 01:38 PM	#4
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: Any one use this? Thanks for the picture Workinglonghorn. I just realized I put my lighter bezel on backwards! __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

06-21-2009, 01:49 PM	#5
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Any one use this? It looks like it would take up alot of the already limited leg room.

06-21-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Any one use this? big mike71 that is true,even for the drivers right knee but not too bad. I had a 6'4" passenger once and he said to lose the AC. I usually have fairly short helpers and have seen no problems with it for them. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

06-21-2009, 10:28 PM	#7
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	Re: Any one use this? you aren't cheap tranz am, you just never lived in south alabama where the temp is high 90's day or night with a humidity of around %70. I ain't whining or ****ing, i drive this thing everyday and love.....just might love it more with some a/c. that's a good looking 69 you got by the way. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction. Last edited by bamabaxter; 06-21-2009 at 10:28 PM.*

06-22-2009, 12:48 AM	#8
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: Any one use this? definatly not built for my 6'5 frame. i'd perfer the in dash vents, they look better and more leg room. __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

06-22-2009, 05:20 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Any one use this? If you are willing to spend that much, look into some of the other 'in dash' units from vinatage air and some of the others. The one you posted has a cheesey dealer add on vibe, and if your truck is as nice as your avatar implies, this one you posted would just add K-Mart rash to it IMO.

06-22-2009, 07:47 AM	#11
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	Re: Any one use this? I honestly just don't want to go through the trouble of putting one of the in dash units in....don't you lose the glove box storage? I could get one for a decent price since I am employed by NAPA, I just figured it would be easier to install one of the underdash deals. I new good A/C system is about a grand either way you go. Get a good junkyard unit and something is going to be bad.....rather it be new and come with some kind of a warranty. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction.

06-22-2009, 09:25 AM	#12
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Any one use this? Just the leg-room issue should be a deal breaker if you intend to have anyone over about 5'10" riding with you,or you are 5'11" + and don't want your right knee banging the thing all the time like it does in my Wal-Mart Cheese-mobile. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

06-22-2009, 09:44 AM	#13
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	Re: Any one use this? hahaha....thanks. I had wondered about that. I am still just looking around for the time being trying to get opinions. I may go with a factory style. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction.

06-22-2009, 06:08 PM	#14
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Any one use this? I have vintage air and a aftermarket smaller glovebox compartment. It still holds all my paperwork and misc. junk.

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06-22-2009, 10:44 PM	#16
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	Re: Any one use this? that sounds interesting..... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction.



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06-23-2009, 07:46 AM	#18
bamabaxter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 545	Re: Any one use this? I agree.....I want to know more! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 383, 700r4, 3.73's A little rust never hurt anyone. I consider it weight reduction.

06-23-2009, 10:18 PM	#22
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