vintage air....pro/con ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

keota · 09-01-2004, 05:04 PM

i'm going to be moving from colorado to texas in a black blazer w/black interior. needless to say i'll need ac. has anyone put vintage air in their rig ?

wink_tim · 09-01-2004, 05:54 PM

I installed the vintage air sure fit kit in my previous truck (72 GMC) and it was great. Before that I had never worked on an a/c system, but the installation was simple and straight forward. The system performed excellent and I would highly recommend it. I am about to install one in my current project. I would also like to welcome you to Texas, and yes you will need an a/c, gets a little warm here.

68w/sbc406 · 09-01-2004, 07:02 PM

what does vintage air cost?

Tx Firefighter · 09-01-2004, 07:10 PM

about 1100 to 1200 dollars.

68w/sbc406 · 09-01-2004, 07:13 PM

wow. not hot enough here for that. maybe when i get more money than brains

longnlow72 · 09-01-2004, 08:25 PM

ya 68w/sbc406 we dont need it bad enough in the NW

nu2-72 · 09-01-2004, 09:20 PM

I do not have Vintage Air.
I have asked several times on these boards for a template for the firewall to smooth it in preparation for a Vintage Air unit. I got no responces.
So I contacted Vintage Air and requested information and/or a template, explaining that I would like to weld in metal to smooth and color paint match my firewall.
Vintage Air told me to buy the kit. It comes with a plastic plate to bolt over the firewall.
Perhaps they do not read well or understand my request but I thought I was very clear in wanting painted metal and not black plastic.
If that is an indication of their customer service, I will look elsewhere.
Just my experience. Could be a misunderstanding, could be they don't give a

keota · 09-01-2004, 11:52 PM

Thanks everyone. If not VINTAGE AIR what other ac company have you used ?

64fleetside · 09-02-2004, 08:37 AM

I have had good luck with Old Air out of Ft Worth. Brian

keota · 09-02-2004, 01:31 PM

Thanks Brian. I've never heard of OLD AIR but will check into them. Since I'm going back to Austin maybe they will have an outlet down there.

Zonaman · 09-04-2004, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keota

Thanks Brian. I've never heard of OLD AIR but will check into them. Since I'm going back to Austin maybe they will have an outlet down there.

Say KEOTA, do me a favor an PM me your experiences with OLD AIR, I'm looking into A/C myself by the end of the year. Thanks.

adamls · 09-04-2004, 02:32 PM

i seen a system in an old plymouth. The lines in the car were sweating into the floor. Not sure if this will occur on all vehicles if you get all the holes filled in but something to think about.

Blue85 · 09-04-2004, 07:07 PM

The thing I dont like about vintage air is the non-factory side vents, and the old air kit i dont care for because you cant use a stock ac style heater control(correct me if i am wrong). On the up side i like not having all of that ac/heater junk underneath the hood.

09-01-2004, 05:04 PM	#1
keota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 52	vintage air....pro/con ? i'm going to be moving from colorado to texas in a black blazer w/black interior. needless to say i'll need ac. has anyone put vintage air in their rig ?

09-01-2004, 05:54 PM	#2
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	I installed the vintage air sure fit kit in my previous truck (72 GMC) and it was great. Before that I had never worked on an a/c system, but the installation was simple and straight forward. The system performed excellent and I would highly recommend it. I am about to install one in my current project. I would also like to welcome you to Texas, and yes you will need an a/c, gets a little warm here. __________________ 67 SWB

09-01-2004, 07:02 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	what does vintage air cost? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-01-2004, 07:10 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	about 1100 to 1200 dollars. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-01-2004, 07:13 PM	#5
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	wow. not hot enough here for that. maybe when i get more money than brains __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-01-2004, 08:25 PM	#6
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	ya 68w/sbc406 we dont need it bad enough in the NW __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

09-01-2004, 09:20 PM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I do not have Vintage Air. I have asked several times on these boards for a template for the firewall to smooth it in preparation for a Vintage Air unit. I got no responces. So I contacted Vintage Air and requested information and/or a template, explaining that I would like to weld in metal to smooth and color paint match my firewall. Vintage Air told me to buy the kit. It comes with a plastic plate to bolt over the firewall. Perhaps they do not read well or understand my request but I thought I was very clear in wanting painted metal and not black plastic. If that is an indication of their customer service, I will look elsewhere. Just my experience. Could be a misunderstanding, could be they don't give a __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

09-01-2004, 11:52 PM	#8
keota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 52	Thanks everyone. If not VINTAGE AIR what other ac company have you used ? Last edited by keota; 09-02-2004 at 01:27 PM.

09-02-2004, 08:37 AM	#9
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	I have had good luck with Old Air out of Ft Worth. Brian

09-02-2004, 01:31 PM	#10
keota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 52	Thanks Brian. I've never heard of OLD AIR but will check into them. Since I'm going back to Austin maybe they will have an outlet down there.

09-04-2004, 02:32 PM	#12
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	i seen a system in an old plymouth. The lines in the car were sweating into the floor. Not sure if this will occur on all vehicles if you get all the holes filled in but something to think about. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

09-04-2004, 07:07 PM	#13
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	The thing I dont like about vintage air is the non-factory side vents, and the old air kit i dont care for because you cant use a stock ac style heater control(correct me if i am wrong). On the up side i like not having all of that ac/heater junk underneath the hood. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

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