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bigbadchev72 · 12-30-2017, 03:40 PM

I have a 68' 2wd I am building, The firewall is shaved already and I will be running a 454 with the fitech kit if that matters? I have a factory a/c dash I am installing as well. I would prefer a clean firewall and to be able to use the factory duct openings. What kits should i be looking at and where is the best place to buy?

Shinysideup · 12-30-2017, 06:11 PM

A search will bring many threads and opinions. My choice has always been vintage air, the gen iv kit is nice!

BossHogg69 · 12-30-2017, 06:42 PM

Vintage Air Gen IV here... Also a running a big block, shaved firewall and factory a/c cab. Very nice kit, and you can run the lines around and use the various bulkheads they offer to suit your needs.

Rufas · 12-31-2017, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

I have a 68' 2wd I am building, The firewall is shaved already and I will be running a 454 with the fitech kit if that matters? I have a factory a/c dash I am installing as well. I would prefer a clean firewall and to be able to use the factory duct openings. What kits should i be looking at and where is the best place to buy?

I'm running a FiTech on my 468 BBC. Dyno'd at 518hp. You'll love it.

Andy4639 · 12-31-2017, 11:39 AM

I have installed 3 Classic air systems in 3 different vehicles and wouldn't use anything else.

https://originalair.com/

You can have the lines custom made locally if you have a good AC shop near by. I did my 64 SS Impala and had longer hoses made to run in behind the fender cleaned up the motor area nicely.
I had all the fittings but one for the Impala left over from the truck and 56 Bel Air.

The hose clamps on the compressor are as it came from the factory. They didn't crimp fittings back then. I kept them like this are would had to buy a whole new line out setup on the back of the compressor. So I double clamped them.

Zook75 · 12-31-2017, 11:52 AM

I installed a Vintage Air system in a 75 c10 with factory air. If I could do that myself, I'd say just about anyone can.

12-30-2017, 03:40 PM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	What a/c kit? I have a 68' 2wd I am building, The firewall is shaved already and I will be running a 454 with the fitech kit if that matters? I have a factory a/c dash I am installing as well. I would prefer a clean firewall and to be able to use the factory duct openings. What kits should i be looking at and where is the best place to buy? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

12-30-2017, 06:42 PM	#3
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: What a/c kit? Vintage Air Gen IV here... Also a running a big block, shaved firewall and factory a/c cab. Very nice kit, and you can run the lines around and use the various bulkheads they offer to suit your needs. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

12-31-2017, 11:39 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What a/c kit? I have installed 3 Classic air systems in 3 different vehicles and wouldn't use anything else. https://originalair.com/ You can have the lines custom made locally if you have a good AC shop near by. I did my 64 SS Impala and had longer hoses made to run in behind the fender cleaned up the motor area nicely. I had all the fittings but one for the Impala left over from the truck and 56 Bel Air. The hose clamps on the compressor are as it came from the factory. They didn't crimp fittings back then. I kept them like this are would had to buy a whole new line out setup on the back of the compressor. So I double clamped them. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-31-2017, 11:52 AM	#6
Zook75 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Waggaman, La Posts: 63	Re: What a/c kit? I installed a Vintage Air system in a 75 c10 with factory air. If I could do that myself, I'd say just about anyone can.



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