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Zumo · 06-19-2002, 09:46 AM

Is this A/C? Was it a dealer installed option?

Are these still available and do they work well? This pic is out of a Burb I saw on Autotrader.

cacauba · 06-19-2002, 09:53 AM

don't look like mine, mine is factory. i think that it's aftermarket

Low69CST · 06-19-2002, 10:13 AM

I've seen those before. Its definately add-on air, or aftermarket. Its definately not GM. I think it was sears my dad was telling me use to install lots of add on A/C units on cars years ago.

fishuntr · 06-19-2002, 10:23 AM

I don't know the answer to your question, but my air on my 72 is identical. My truck was bought new in Ontario, CA. The original owner had the air added on; whether through the dealer, Sears, or somewhere else, i don't know. Unfortunately my old huntin buddy passed away a few years ago.

Zumo · 06-20-2002, 09:52 AM

Anyone else have this type of setup?

ckhd · 06-20-2002, 10:44 AM

Underdash air is fairly common. There were both dealer installed units (should have a GM logo somewhere on the unit) and aftermarket units.

As far as I know, there are not any "Factory" under dash units. "Factory" air-conditioning is the vents in the dash. The ones that are referred to as a factory under dash unit are typically the GM dealer-installed units.

Hope that helps.

ckhd · 06-20-2002, 10:46 AM

Oh, I do believe you can still get them. You can also get (for close to the same price, I think) a kit that will get you the vents in the dash - with some dash cutting involved. I'd go with that route because then your passenger won't be kicking the unit, and it looks a lot 'cleaner'.

ckhd · 06-20-2002, 10:50 AM

Try these guys www.vintageair.com. They have both under dash "universal" styles, and the kits to make it look factory (in the dash vents).

nroden · 06-20-2002, 11:50 AM

I have seen (may have been in 72 owners manual these). They were a GM dealer add-on. They also have an AC setup that sat on top of Burbs (and possibly blazers)

06-19-2002, 09:46 AM	#1
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Where these factory options Is this A/C? Was it a dealer installed option? Are these still available and do they work well? This pic is out of a Burb I saw on Autotrader. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles Last edited by Zumo; 06-19-2002 at 09:56 AM.

06-19-2002, 09:53 AM	#2
cacauba STL-KKN Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tomball, Tx Posts: 182	don't look like mine, mine is factory. i think that it's aftermarket __________________ 1969 C10 350/POWERGLIDE 1991 1500 EXTCAB 350 Formally: collegeK5er

06-19-2002, 10:13 AM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I've seen those before. Its definately add-on air, or aftermarket. Its definately not GM. I think it was sears my dad was telling me use to install lots of add on A/C units on cars years ago. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-19-2002, 10:23 AM	#4
fishuntr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lucerne Valley, CA., USA Posts: 50	I don't know the answer to your question, but my air on my 72 is identical. My truck was bought new in Ontario, CA. The original owner had the air added on; whether through the dealer, Sears, or somewhere else, i don't know. Unfortunately my old huntin buddy passed away a few years ago. __________________ 72 C-20,LB,350, 4spd, 1 owner

06-20-2002, 09:52 AM	#5
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Anyone else have this type of setup? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

06-20-2002, 10:44 AM	#6
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Underdash air is fairly common. There were both dealer installed units (should have a GM logo somewhere on the unit) and aftermarket units. As far as I know, there are not any "Factory" under dash units. "Factory" air-conditioning is the vents in the dash. The ones that are referred to as a factory under dash unit are typically the GM dealer-installed units. Hope that helps. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

06-20-2002, 10:46 AM	#7
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Oh, I do believe you can still get them. You can also get (for close to the same price, I think) a kit that will get you the vents in the dash - with some dash cutting involved. I'd go with that route because then your passenger won't be kicking the unit, and it looks a lot 'cleaner'. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

06-20-2002, 10:50 AM	#8
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Try these guys www.vintageair.com. They have both under dash "universal" styles, and the kits to make it look factory (in the dash vents). __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

06-20-2002, 11:50 AM	#9
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I have seen (may have been in 72 owners manual these). They were a GM dealer add-on. They also have an AC setup that sat on top of Burbs (and possibly blazers) __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!



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