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Old 08-21-2009, 05:40 AM   #1
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HVAC swap

I was wondering if i can swap mine for something newer with the 3 round knobs.Anyone done this or though about it?
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Old 08-21-2009, 03:24 PM   #2
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Re: HVAC swap

The thing that would be tough is getting the A/C system out of the donor vehicle. It would take a lot of time and I don't think you would want to be doing it in a junkyard, as you might not finish in one day. You would really need to have the donor vehicle in a place you could work on it. If you can find a donor vehicle priced at it's scrap metal value with an intact A/C system, it might be cost effective.

Take a look at aftermarket systems like Vintage Air. They make direct fit systems for our trucks that are mostly a bolt in affair and come with instructions.
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Old 08-22-2009, 10:12 PM   #3
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Re: HVAC swap

I don't want the system just the heat and ac controls from something newer with the knobs.Sorry if i wasn't clear in my first post was a long night.

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Re: HVAC swap

The AC controls in our trucks are mostly cable operated, save for the blower switch. The newer 3 knob style is all electronic and wouldn't be compatible.
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