Vintage Air...should I get it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gcburdic · 07-16-2009, 12:44 PM

Hey guys,

I talked to a guy who has a vintage air unit that he installed, but now removed....it's for a 67-72 truck w/o air....he wants about 1/2 of what it cost new??....Obviously it sounds very tempting, but before I commit....what should I look for or ask him about the system??.....

Thanks

HuggerCST · 07-16-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Hey guys,

I talked to a guy who has a vintage air unit that he installed, but now removed....it's for a 67-72 truck w/o air....he wants about 1/2 of what it cost new??....Obviously it sounds very tempting, but before I commit....what should I look for or ask him about the system??.....

Thanks

I'd want to know if it works and why he took it out, and if you're not interested, than I am!

**Hart_Rod** · 07-16-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I'd want to know if it works and why he took it out, and if you're not interested, than I am!

What he said!

67ChevyRedneck · 07-16-2009, 02:27 PM

Check vintage airs site, print off the instructions for the kit he says he has (67-72 truck w/o air, but does it work with an a/c controller or the stock heater controller?), and double check the parts list with what he has. Missing or broken pieces can add up quick.

How long has it been off the truck? I've heard it's "bad" for the condensor and dryers to be empty for a long period of time after having stuff in them. Old wife's tale or urban legend? I don't know.

VA72C10 · 07-16-2009, 03:10 PM

I agree to ask how long it's been off, if it had any issues, and which kit? Is it the sure-fit kit that uses the basic controls from a non-air truck I'm assuming? Get the list of parts that he's including (evaporator, condensor, compressor, hoses, vents, etc...)

cparman · 07-16-2009, 05:19 PM

Yes! what everyone else has said. I would suggest replacing the receiver drier as part of the install. If this system has been open for any length of time the desicent bag will be full of moisture, and could rupture when you charge the system, and ruin a whole bunch of stuff.

gcburdic · 07-16-2009, 05:29 PM

Okay....here's his responses.....

Email from Me: Do you know how old the system is??

His Response:
I have no clue how old it is. System was on a friend of mines truck that he was building....He lost interest, and started parting the truck out, I purchased this from him for my 69......but have since decided to sale my truck, it was a complete kit and new when he got it....He had it on the truck, but I don’t believe he ever actually charged it and had it going he never got that far....The only thing missing is the firewall plate, but you can get that from Vintage

I'll probably stop by and try to takea looky tonight....

VA72C10 · 07-16-2009, 05:30 PM

Sounds like a winner right there. I'd go on the website and print out a list of what you should be getting and take that with you.

VA72C10 · 07-16-2009, 05:31 PM

Also, consider infanti's plates to smooth the firewall as an option if you could get it painted for not too much. I know it would be more work and money, but man, that would be a slick look!!!

gcburdic · 07-16-2009, 05:45 PM

This is the kit he has....http://www.vintageair.com/08/catalog...g%2053%20f.pdf

he sent me a pic of the install book....it has the part # as 75067-LCZ-A....so what does he have there??

Looks like just the evaporator kit...not the complete kit...or am I missing something??

cparman · 07-16-2009, 08:35 PM

looks like the whole kit to me. The big plate that is missing is easy to fabricate. I would think that it would look better that the one that came with the kit. I just pulled all of the factory A/C stuff from my Blazer, and will TRY and remember to take a picture of the plate I made last Saturday. I am not a great Fab guy, but I think it looks ok.

**thelonerife** · 07-16-2009, 09:13 PM

its a gamble and with no warranty if something goes wrong your going to have to spend some dough. When I got mine (new) it had rubber plugs on all the connections. if those are still there and it wasn't put all together it may be ok.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-16-2009, 09:42 PM

Also, if ANY of those little green O ring gaskets were used, DO NOT reuse them!!! Buy new ones. A leak isn't worth a couple bucks worth of new gaskets.

gcburdic · 07-17-2009, 07:52 AM

Well, he hasn't called me back....dang it...I bet it's gone!!!

72BlckButy · 07-17-2009, 07:56 AM

Hang in there Geoff, I would love to see this on the Mistress!

scottrod71 · 07-17-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cparman

Yes! what everyone else has said. I would suggest replacing the receiver drier as part of the install. If this system has been open for any length of time the desicent bag will be full of moisture, and could rupture when you charge the system, and ruin a whole bunch of stuff.

Good advice!! I'd consider flushing the system too before recharging the system as well. Any NAPA or similar has the flush chemicals, etc.

07-16-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Vintage Air...should I get it? Hey guys, I talked to a guy who has a vintage air unit that he installed, but now removed....it's for a 67-72 truck w/o air....he wants about 1/2 of what it cost new??....Obviously it sounds very tempting, but before I commit....what should I look for or ask him about the system??..... Thanks __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-16-2009, 02:27 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? Check vintage airs site, print off the instructions for the kit he says he has (67-72 truck w/o air, but does it work with an a/c controller or the stock heater controller?), and double check the parts list with what he has. Missing or broken pieces can add up quick. How long has it been off the truck? I've heard it's "bad" for the condensor and dryers to be empty for a long period of time after having stuff in them. Old wife's tale or urban legend? I don't know. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 07-16-2009 at 02:30 PM.

07-16-2009, 03:10 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? I agree to ask how long it's been off, if it had any issues, and which kit? Is it the sure-fit kit that uses the basic controls from a non-air truck I'm assuming? Get the list of parts that he's including (evaporator, condensor, compressor, hoses, vents, etc...) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-16-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? Yes! what everyone else has said. I would suggest replacing the receiver drier as part of the install. If this system has been open for any length of time the desicent bag will be full of moisture, and could rupture when you charge the system, and ruin a whole bunch of stuff.

07-16-2009, 05:29 PM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? Okay....here's his responses..... Email from Me: Do you know how old the system is?? His Response: I have no clue how old it is. System was on a friend of mines truck that he was building....He lost interest, and started parting the truck out, I purchased this from him for my 69......but have since decided to sale my truck, it was a complete kit and new when he got it....He had it on the truck, but I don’t believe he ever actually charged it and had it going he never got that far....The only thing missing is the firewall plate, but you can get that from Vintage I'll probably stop by and try to takea looky tonight.... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-16-2009, 05:30 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? Sounds like a winner right there. I'd go on the website and print out a list of what you should be getting and take that with you. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-16-2009, 05:31 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? Also, consider infanti's plates to smooth the firewall as an option if you could get it painted for not too much. I know it would be more work and money, but man, that would be a slick look!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-16-2009, 05:45 PM	#10
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? This is the kit he has....http://www.vintageair.com/08/catalog...g%2053%20f.pdf he sent me a pic of the install book....it has the part # as 75067-LCZ-A....so what does he have there?? Looks like just the evaporator kit...not the complete kit...or am I missing something?? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 07-16-2009 at 05:51 PM.

07-16-2009, 08:35 PM	#11
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? looks like the whole kit to me. The big plate that is missing is easy to fabricate. I would think that it would look better that the one that came with the kit. I just pulled all of the factory A/C stuff from my Blazer, and will TRY and remember to take a picture of the plate I made last Saturday. I am not a great Fab guy, but I think it looks ok.

07-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#12
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? its a gamble and with no warranty if something goes wrong your going to have to spend some dough. When I got mine (new) it had rubber plugs on all the connections. if those are still there and it wasn't put all together it may be ok. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

07-16-2009, 09:42 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? Also, if ANY of those little green O ring gaskets were used, DO NOT reuse them!!! Buy new ones. A leak isn't worth a couple bucks worth of new gaskets. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-17-2009, 07:52 AM	#14
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? Well, he hasn't called me back....dang it...I bet it's gone!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-17-2009, 07:56 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Vintage Air...should I get it? Hang in there Geoff, I would love to see this on the Mistress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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