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02-25-2012, 10:34 PM
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I need A.C. Advice
I have a 70 that has all the A.C. components in the cab and firewall. I am missing everything in the engine compartment. I would like to get the A.C. put back together and working. Is there a place out there I can buy all those components together. I am not real savvy on A.C. Systems. I've charged a few and fixed a few leaks. Any suggestions?
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02-26-2012, 01:40 AM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
Old Air Products should have everything you need other than the brackets.
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02-26-2012, 01:54 AM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
Have you had personal experience with their products? With what little I read on this forum, guys are not to happy with them.
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02-26-2012, 01:32 PM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
Since you are starting with a truck that already has AC, I would stick with stock components.
I converted a non-AC truck to a stock style AC truck and would do it again for what these aftermarket companies are asking for their stuff. Plus, what are you going to do when the aftermarket company goes under or switches to a different line and doesn't offer your parts any more? I took a stock system, adjusted the stock POA to work with R134a, then charged the system with R134a. The reason I converted from R12 is that the cost of the R134a was way cheaper and I can still legally buy R134a. And you can still get it anywhere like Wal*Mart or your local auto parts supply house. For the underhood stuff I collected parts over a couple of years so I don't know if somebody offers a "kit" with all the components you need.
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02-26-2012, 06:21 PM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
Thanks for the info. I may have to do that as well. One question what is the POA? I know it may be a stupid question?
I was a member of this Forum for several years. Just can't ever remember my user name and pass word. I know there has got to be allot of people out there with the similar issue. I have had about 4 of the trucks with air cabs and nothing in the engine compartment. |
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02-26-2012, 07:30 PM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
What components are you missing?
Is the evaporater case that bolts to the firewall under the hood still there? If so, you would still need the condenser, dryer, POA valve, hard lines, hoses, compressor, and mounting brackets. If you will PM me with the specific parts you need, I may be able to help you find them.
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02-26-2012, 10:42 PM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
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02-26-2012, 10:54 PM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
Throw the old a/c as far as possible. Go with Vintage air newest system I have it in my 71. It so much better than the factory one.
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02-26-2012, 11:33 PM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
What kind of cost did you have in it? Can a guy use his original vents and switch assembly
? I like the original look. |
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02-26-2012, 11:48 PM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
PM cparman about Classic Auto Air
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02-27-2012, 12:30 AM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
If not having a stock AC is important...then aftermarket might be the way to go.
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02-27-2012, 09:09 AM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
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I did a pretty detailed post about the procedure a while back. There is a link to an AC forum that tells you how to adjust the POA. Unfortuantely the picture with the instructions disappeared recently. The process is still there. Read this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478564 before you spend thousands with an aftermarket setup.
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02-29-2012, 11:43 PM
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Re: I need A.C. Advice
That was a very helpful post. I am going to start gathering the rest of the parts and be back for more advice. Thanks
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