what late model ac stuff to look for? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bus Ted Knuckle · 07-15-2009, 05:12 PM

I know a lot of guys here have adapted late model air conditioning to their trucks. If I go to the wrecking yard to grab the goods, what make and model do I need to look for?

I have an ac cab on my 69. I have priced out repairing the old system...and I got shell shocked. 134a would be a plus. What models has everyone else used?

BarryB · 07-15-2009, 05:52 PM

I've seen somebody use the existing condenser and and coil from the old style. Take a new compressor and attach to the system with a new evaporator. Works fine. but a good cleaing would be in order. This is what I have planned to do to mine when I get to it.

hugger6933 · 07-15-2009, 09:19 PM

I was planning on putting a r-4 type compressor on my 68 and go to a serpintine belt setup. I have sold 9 truck in the past two weeks and hav'nt been able to buy any in. So I am rushing to get a bed in prime to put on so I can have a ride. Right now the plan is to get my dad to carpool with me to the shop till I can get that bed on. You are in Ar and you must need the air too ,it was like 110 with the heat index today. Stay cool, Jim. Oh, by the way I was plannig to use a updated POA valve compatible with 134a.

07-15-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	what late model ac stuff to look for? I know a lot of guys here have adapted late model air conditioning to their trucks. If I go to the wrecking yard to grab the goods, what make and model do I need to look for? I have an ac cab on my 69. I have priced out repairing the old system...and I got shell shocked. 134a would be a plus. What models has everyone else used? __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

07-15-2009, 05:52 PM	#2
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: what late model ac stuff to look for? I've seen somebody use the existing condenser and and coil from the old style. Take a new compressor and attach to the system with a new evaporator. Works fine. but a good cleaing would be in order. This is what I have planned to do to mine when I get to it. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

07-15-2009, 09:19 PM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,262	Re: what late model ac stuff to look for? I was planning on putting a r-4 type compressor on my 68 and go to a serpintine belt setup. I have sold 9 truck in the past two weeks and hav'nt been able to buy any in. So I am rushing to get a bed in prime to put on so I can have a ride. Right now the plan is to get my dad to carpool with me to the shop till I can get that bed on. You are in Ar and you must need the air too ,it was like 110 with the heat index today. Stay cool, Jim. Oh, by the way I was plannig to use a updated POA valve compatible with 134a.

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