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07-17-2014, 09:05 PM
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vintage or old air?
what brand do you guys recommend for a non ac cab?
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07-17-2014, 09:26 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I have a vintage air. Had to modify the dash for the vents. Instructions were excellent. I like it. Works great. I don't have any experience with the old air systems.
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07-17-2014, 09:35 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
does the vintage air produce heat as well as ac?
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07-17-2014, 09:41 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
Thes are the guy's I used and I love there products.
 http://www.classicautoair.com/67_72_..._Chevy_AC.html
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07-17-2014, 09:52 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
My vintage air has the heater included in the system.
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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07-17-2014, 10:10 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I finished my Vintage Air install a couple weeks ago...love it. VA is also a heater. My 72 is not a factory A/C truck but I used factory style vents and controls. Install instructions were easy and VA has great tech support. Bought thru board vendor Laid back Recreations, plus VA is made in San Antonio.
If I did again I would probably use the lower compressor mount. VA has two different designs.
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07-17-2014, 11:50 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I have old air. Had it installed so can't comment on t v at but I like it really well.
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07-17-2014, 11:56 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I like the vintage air in my 72.
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07-17-2014, 11:56 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
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07-18-2014, 12:35 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I have my 2nd VA system. I like it a lot. I have an Old Air system for my next project. I have looked at the wiring instructions and the power comes off of the fusebox which is what I believe VA had done in the past. They changed to a block coming off of the battery. I might rewire it to be like the VA kit.
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07-18-2014, 12:39 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
Vintage air is the best hands down!!
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07-18-2014, 02:11 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I have old air and so far so good. If I did another though I would use vintage. Their install seem a bit cleaner under the hood and their instructions seem better...
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07-18-2014, 07:12 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
Vintage air is 100% USA and for my USA built truck that just works for me so my vote is Vintage Air IV...
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07-18-2014, 08:54 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
nostalga air in ocala florida has quality stuff also
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07-18-2014, 10:03 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
My truck has had a VA system since 2006 (see link in signature.) I installed one in my 65 Mustang last spring as well.
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07-18-2014, 11:17 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I put an old air products underdash unit in my 67 works greats looks cool but for a neat clean insttall vintage. Air is the best , I wanted the old air unnit cause it looks oldschool !
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07-18-2014, 11:51 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
X2 for Vintage Air.
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07-18-2014, 01:26 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
Smokin hot here in S Texas. Love my Vintage Air. Heat, defrost--perfect.
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07-18-2014, 02:48 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
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07-18-2014, 03:13 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I think they all work good its just your preference of appearance and install I think ,,,,
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07-18-2014, 08:41 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I have vintage air. No complaints works great.
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07-19-2014, 06:29 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
thanks for all your help. I got to see a va set up and talk with a guy today at our local car show about his va and I think that's the way im going to go.
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07-21-2014, 10:45 PM
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Re: vintage or old air?
old air in my 71. Cools and heats great. No complaints
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07-23-2014, 05:54 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
How about southern air anyone used them?Thanks
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07-23-2014, 07:25 AM
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Re: vintage or old air?
I just looked at southern air's website and their kits look nice except for the temperature control box. However for 500 u can get all essentials for the ls swap if u already have the ac pump on ur donor. Also I didn't see any bulkhead brackets for the firewall but that is a easy fix they are like 40 bucks on ebay. All and all it looks like a good set up and who doesn't like American made!!!!
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