Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tim R · 05-08-2011, 05:43 PM

I am to the point of my Frame off resto mod and wonder what the best A/C system to buy. I have always heard of vintage air but recently found out about Old Air Products and they looked pretty good too. There 2 electric fan set up looks fantastic. Any pros or cons from you guys that are running either system would be great

Thanks Tim

Autoblueprint · 05-08-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim R

I am to the point of my Frame off resto mod and wonder what the best A/C system to buy. I have always heard of vintage air but recently found out about Old Air Products and they looked pretty good too. There 2 electric fan set up looks fantastic. Any pros or cons from you guys that are running either system would be great

Thanks Tim

I bought a Vintage Air heater/defrost unit for my 1961 Apache and the quality and fit of the unit was very good...when I get around to installing A/C in my 1971 C-10, I'm going with Vintage Air because their firewall units are much like OEM and who wants to spend time fabricating this or that when one can purchase a unit that is a direct fit.

Although in my research I discovered that I'd have to use a different compressor than what Vintage Air offers because I'm running a March serpentine belt system on the 1971...so I wouldn't buy the complete kit from Vintage Air which would include their A/C compressor and brackets. But that's ok because you can just buy what you need from Vintage Air.

Bottom line is that I had a good experience with Vintage Air and I'd buy from them again.

**leddzepp** · 05-08-2011, 06:34 PM

i have heard nothing but good things about either one...but my personal experience with old air products is excellent.
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dfleming7 · 05-08-2011, 06:37 PM

I just installed old air system this weekend. It was very simple. Everything worked fine. I could of used more pictures, though. I have non-air cab. Probably spent 8 or 9 hours total on it.

dougminton · 05-08-2011, 07:45 PM

Old air instructions SUCK. system works good though.
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xmitsu10 · 05-08-2011, 10:32 PM

I went with an Old Air system because the firewall plate is steel and flat and the system allows modification of factory A/C controller. Very happy with it's performance too. Purchased mine through GMC Pauls for a good price as well.
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**70cst** · 05-09-2011, 01:34 AM

Interesting thread...

Tim R · 05-09-2011, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the inputs I am still on the fence I was going to use Vintage air but I have been reading some good things about Old Air Products . In fact I ordered there dual fan set up today. That set up is hard to beat . Bolts in the factory location and it already is wired with all the relays, fuses and even has a adjustable fan thermostat, the shroud even has flaps in it to let more air flow through the radiator when you are driving at highway speeds.

**Clyde65** · 05-10-2011, 12:25 PM

Myself and my dad has OAP a/c in our trucks, never have had any issues. I have had mine over 5 years.

kevmic28 · 05-10-2011, 04:31 PM

Which ever one you get mount an electric fan on the condenser and it will make a night and day difference on how cold it is.

Tim R · 05-10-2011, 05:27 PM

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Which ever one you get mount an electric fan on the condenser and it will make a night and day difference on how cold it is.

I ordered the old air dual fan setup that bolts in the place of the fan shroud do you think it still needs fans in front of the condenser ?

Richard H. · 05-10-2011, 05:44 PM

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I ordered the old air dual fan setup that bolts in the place of the fan shroud do you think it still needs fans in front of the condenser ?

No way , I have that fan set up on my 71 and it is a nice piece ,use a trianary switch on the ac line to turn on the second fan for the ac. I run mine off a engine heat sensor.

kevmic28 · 05-10-2011, 07:39 PM

Yeah with the dual fan setup you will be just fine. I had the mechanical fan on mine and it didnt pull enough air for the condesor. I have the jeep fan conversion on mine now.

Tim R · 05-10-2011, 08:37 PM

Ok Cool thanks Gotta make sure that this thing cools good because it was my grandfathers truck he bought it 70 new. got in a head on collision about 15 years ago just about done with it finally going to give back to my 81 year old father and want to make sure he doesnt get hot driving in it . ( Really going to be me driving him around lol )

**Clyde65** · 05-11-2011, 12:37 PM

that is so commendable, it will make him feel so good! I admire your intentions.

Tim R · 05-11-2011, 10:53 PM

Thanks I went a lil to far with this one 5 7 drop on 20 inch coys lol but he seems to like it.

Tim

**leddzepp** · 05-11-2011, 11:14 PM

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Thanks I went a lil to far with this one 5 7 drop on 20 inch coys lol but he seems to like it.

Tim

Too far? Sounds absolutely perfect to me

Tim R · 05-12-2011, 01:01 AM

Somebody tell me how to ad some pictures I would like to see what you guys think of my build

Thanks Tim

**screaminchevypickup** · 05-12-2011, 02:51 AM

Vintage in my experiences is a much better product but my uncle is also a dealer so alot cheaper for me but thats just my two 2 cents I have it in my camaro and truck and soon to be blazer
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usmcchevy · 05-12-2011, 10:31 AM

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Somebody tell me how to ad some pictures I would like to see what you guys think of my build

Thanks Tim

Go to the top of the page, click on Gallery, or here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/

Upper right side, click upload photos, then up load them and click on the picture in your gasllery copy the link below the pic and paste it into your reply. Hope this helps.

Ackattack · 05-12-2011, 12:46 PM

I used Old Air. I have a smoothed firewall, so I had to build a bracket thing for the interior unit to mount too. Luckily I did all of this before I had the truck painted since I had to weld to the firewall. I don't know how vintage air mounts, and I don't know if you have a smoothed firewall, but its something to keep in mind.

05-08-2011, 05:43 PM	#1
Tim R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bmt,tx Posts: 127	Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products I am to the point of my Frame off resto mod and wonder what the best A/C system to buy. I have always heard of vintage air but recently found out about Old Air Products and they looked pretty good too. There 2 electric fan set up looks fantastic. Any pros or cons from you guys that are running either system would be great Thanks Tim

05-08-2011, 06:34 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products i have heard nothing but good things about either one...but my personal experience with old air products is excellent. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-08-2011, 06:37 PM	#4
dfleming7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: norton va Posts: 12	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products I just installed old air system this weekend. It was very simple. Everything worked fine. I could of used more pictures, though. I have non-air cab. Probably spent 8 or 9 hours total on it.

05-08-2011, 07:45 PM	#5
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Old air instructions SUCK. system works good though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

05-08-2011, 10:32 PM	#6
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products I went with an Old Air system because the firewall plate is steel and flat and the system allows modification of factory A/C controller. Very happy with it's performance too. Purchased mine through GMC Pauls for a good price as well. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB Last edited by xmitsu10; 05-08-2011 at 10:33 PM.

05-09-2011, 01:34 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Interesting thread... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-09-2011, 11:10 PM	#8
Tim R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bmt,tx Posts: 127	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Thanks for the inputs I am still on the fence I was going to use Vintage air but I have been reading some good things about Old Air Products . In fact I ordered there dual fan set up today. That set up is hard to beat . Bolts in the factory location and it already is wired with all the relays, fuses and even has a adjustable fan thermostat, the shroud even has flaps in it to let more air flow through the radiator when you are driving at highway speeds.

05-10-2011, 12:25 PM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Myself and my dad has OAP a/c in our trucks, never have had any issues. I have had mine over 5 years. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-10-2011, 04:31 PM	#10
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Which ever one you get mount an electric fan on the condenser and it will make a night and day difference on how cold it is. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

05-10-2011, 07:39 PM	#13
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Yeah with the dual fan setup you will be just fine. I had the mechanical fan on mine and it didnt pull enough air for the condesor. I have the jeep fan conversion on mine now. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

05-10-2011, 08:37 PM	#14
Tim R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bmt,tx Posts: 127	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Ok Cool thanks Gotta make sure that this thing cools good because it was my grandfathers truck he bought it 70 new. got in a head on collision about 15 years ago just about done with it finally going to give back to my 81 year old father and want to make sure he doesnt get hot driving in it . ( Really going to be me driving him around lol )

05-11-2011, 12:37 PM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products that is so commendable, it will make him feel so good! I admire your intentions. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-11-2011, 10:53 PM	#16
Tim R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bmt,tx Posts: 127	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Thanks I went a lil to far with this one 5 7 drop on 20 inch coys lol but he seems to like it. Tim

05-12-2011, 01:01 AM	#18
Tim R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bmt,tx Posts: 127	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Somebody tell me how to ad some pictures I would like to see what you guys think of my build Thanks Tim

05-12-2011, 02:51 AM	#19
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products Vintage in my experiences is a much better product but my uncle is also a dealer so alot cheaper for me but thats just my two 2 cents I have it in my camaro and truck and soon to be blazer Posted via Mobile Device



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05-12-2011, 12:46 PM	#21
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Help Which A/C sys.Vintage Air or Old Air Products I used Old Air. I have a smoothed firewall, so I had to build a bracket thing for the interior unit to mount too. Luckily I did all of this before I had the truck painted since I had to weld to the firewall. I don't know how vintage air mounts, and I don't know if you have a smoothed firewall, but its something to keep in mind. __________________ 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

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