Vintage air controller (oem) question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sklptrljay · 10-09-2016, 12:41 AM

Quick question.... (VA and my vendor are gone for the weekend and i'm just too impatient too wait until Monday to figure this out)

I just received my Gen IV system, and they sent me the kit for a non-air cab using a heater only controller. I ordered the kit for using a OEM A/C controller. Looking at the packing lists for both kits, the only real difference I see is a bracket that mounts to the bottom of the controller. What is the purpose of this bracket?

If not needed, it looks like I can use what they sent me, and just use the other instructions off their site.

Kennuck · 10-09-2016, 10:22 AM

The bracket is to mount the Factory air controller into the truck. If you have the original bracket you don't need this part.
Make sure you follow the instructions for the air controller as the amount you cut off the converter assy is different.

Sklptrljay · 10-10-2016, 01:30 AM

Cool. There is no GM bracket on the OEM controller though, right? As far as I know, it just bolts up to the dash with two bolts........just for clarification.

Andy4639 · 10-10-2016, 01:57 AM

A factory dash unit for AC does have a spacer bracket under it to mount to the dash.

You could make some spacers to do the same thing though!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212541

67ChevyRedneck · 10-10-2016, 08:21 AM

There would have to be some wiring differences???

The heater controler uses 3 sliders, the A/C uses 3 sliders and 3 speed fan switch.

Kennuck · 10-10-2016, 10:39 AM

The vintage air control does not use the fan switch. It uses the three slide controls only, so the only difference is how the converter ass'y attaches to the control and how much you cut off the mounting strip with all the holes in it. Principle of operation is the same for both controls just the mounting orientation of the converter ass'y is different.

Sklptrljay · 10-10-2016, 10:55 AM

Good stuff, thanks guys.

I'm gonna get on the horn and have them send me the bracket.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-10-2016, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kennuck

The vintage air control does not use the fan switch. It uses the three slide controls only, so the only difference is how the converter ass'y attaches to the control and how much you cut off the mounting strip with all the holes in it. Principle of operation is the same for both controls just the mounting orientation of the converter ass'y is different.

Ah, so they simplified it further. I have their kit in my truck from 2006. It functions exactly like it would if it was a factory air truck (uses the fan switch).

Sklptrljay · 10-10-2016, 01:06 PM

So I pulled out my A/C controller and sure enough it has a bracket already. Guess I just never payed attention to it.

Looks like all systems are go!

10-09-2016, 12:41 AM	#1
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Vintage air controller (oem) question Quick question.... (VA and my vendor are gone for the weekend and i'm just too impatient too wait until Monday to figure this out) I just received my Gen IV system, and they sent me the kit for a non-air cab using a heater only controller. I ordered the kit for using a OEM A/C controller. Looking at the packing lists for both kits, the only real difference I see is a bracket that mounts to the bottom of the controller. What is the purpose of this bracket? If not needed, it looks like I can use what they sent me, and just use the other instructions off their site. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

10-09-2016, 10:22 AM	#2
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Vintage air controller (oem) question The bracket is to mount the Factory air controller into the truck. If you have the original bracket you don't need this part. Make sure you follow the instructions for the air controller as the amount you cut off the converter assy is different. __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

10-10-2016, 01:30 AM	#3
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Vintage air controller (oem) question Cool. There is no GM bracket on the OEM controller though, right? As far as I know, it just bolts up to the dash with two bolts........just for clarification. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

10-10-2016, 01:57 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Vintage air controller (oem) question A factory dash unit for AC does have a spacer bracket under it to mount to the dash. You could make some spacers to do the same thing though! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212541 __________________ 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.

10-10-2016, 08:21 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Vintage air controller (oem) question There would have to be some wiring differences??? The heater controler uses 3 sliders, the A/C uses 3 sliders and 3 speed fan switch. __________________ 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!

10-10-2016, 10:39 AM	#6
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Vintage air controller (oem) question The vintage air control does not use the fan switch. It uses the three slide controls only, so the only difference is how the converter ass'y attaches to the control and how much you cut off the mounting strip with all the holes in it. Principle of operation is the same for both controls just the mounting orientation of the converter ass'y is different. __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

10-10-2016, 10:55 AM	#7
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Vintage air controller (oem) question Good stuff, thanks guys. I'm gonna get on the horn and have them send me the bracket. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

10-10-2016, 01:06 PM	#9
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Vintage air controller (oem) question So I pulled out my A/C controller and sure enough it has a bracket already. Guess I just never payed attention to it. Looks like all systems are go! __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

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