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08-02-2013, 11:53 PM
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Vintage Air
Well guys I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Vintage Air kit for the '68. This 102 degree Texas heat finally pushed me to do it. It's hard to enjoy the ride when it's so hot you can't stand it. Ill keep you all posted with the install. I saw some good threads on the installation process and I think I can tackle it. Have a power brake booster coming in tomorrow so the old truck will be nice and ready.
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08-03-2013, 12:01 AM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
 
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Re: Vintage Air
You can do it. I've done two of them so far. I brought both to A/C shops to have evacuated and filled and my 67 has been blowing cold since 2006, neither of them budged during the vacuum test. Just make sure you follow directions and lube the seals well. If you tighten one down and realize you made a boo boo or something, go to the parts store and buy new seals. They're a one time only use, no sense in risking a leak over a couple bucks in seals.
I really like the new electronic controls they use, much easier to route than the old cables. If you have any questions post 'em up. There's an install thread on my truck in my signature.
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08-03-2013, 12:11 AM
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Re: Vintage Air
Thank you! Your thread is what gave me the inspiration to do it all myself. You really took the time to explain each step and made it easy to follow.
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08-03-2013, 12:25 AM
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Re: Vintage Air
Good luck '68 Short Step. Take your time and I'm sure you will come out on top.
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08-03-2013, 12:27 AM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: Vintage Air
You know, I should get some $ from Vintage Air. My thread has over 40,000 views.
I've recommended them to so many people I should have gotten my mustang kit for free 
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08-03-2013, 12:32 AM
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Re: Vintage Air
thanks Toxic Orange. Man looks like you are about 5 min down I35 from me. ha
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08-03-2013, 09:49 AM
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Re: Vintage Air
I put the VA system in my factory air 72, one of he best mods I have done. The directions leave a little to be desired but if you follow them all will go in easily.
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08-03-2013, 10:56 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
Well, It's been almost a year since I drove my 72 in 100degree heat 900 miles, from Missouri back to West Texas. I ordered my VA end of August last year and you are now giving me the motivation to get off my butt and get this done. I don't want to drive another summer in this heat.
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08-03-2013, 11:01 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
Yeah it's hard to enjoy the ride without sweating your but off. Getting stuck at red lights and traffic is the worst without A/C.
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10-26-2013, 12:19 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
finished the vintage air system a while back but forgot to show off the pics so here ya go.
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10-26-2013, 12:21 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
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10-26-2013, 12:27 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
last few
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10-26-2013, 12:28 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
last couple
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10-26-2013, 02:27 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
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I'm still amazed at how we have changed in the last 40-50 years. I can remember when some old timers would remove the A/C belt from their cars and trucks so the engine would last longer. We were used to no A/C back in those days. Now, we leave and A/C house, drive to work in A/C car and go to work in an A/C building. My truck is getting one next year. 
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10-26-2013, 05:25 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
Thats what my 68 stepper had in it when I bought it-----and Im putting it back in. If youre cab is tight they will do a good job.
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10-26-2013, 10:04 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: Vintage Air
Looks great!
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10-27-2013, 10:14 AM
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Re: Vintage Air
Nice job! Looks like you nailed it.
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10-27-2013, 10:32 AM
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Re: Vintage Air
Awesome! Thanks for the pics. We don't have "Texas heat" but it gets pretty dang hot in California, and this is one upgrade I've been eye balling. If only I could stop spending my money on unimportant stuff like dental work, and food, I would have so much more to put into my projects.
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10-27-2013, 11:07 AM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: Vintage Air
If you stopped eating food you wouldn't need to worry about dental work! Save some big time $$$!
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10-28-2013, 09:55 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
Thanks for all the compliments guys. I was a little intimidated because i've never worked with A/C but the instructions were easy to follow and everything went smooth and had no leaks when evacuated and filled. I am very pleased with the Vintage Air system and think anyone is capable of knocking it out in their garage.
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10-28-2013, 10:04 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
I've been putting this off....but need to make it happen by next spring. I want to take some tours in my truck this spring/summer.
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10-28-2013, 10:19 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
Great job! I love vintage air. It's what I use in all my vehicles.
On a side note, you should ditch that flex fan and go with a good clutch fan. Those flex fans have a tendency to come apart. Just a word of caution/advice. Shawn
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10-28-2013, 10:32 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
yeah I took the flex fan off and added electric fans. Its kind of hard to see but you can see it in the last pic of the motor.
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10-28-2013, 10:48 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
Great choice!! Wasn't trying to impose my views, just hate those flex fans! Saw a blade pierce a hood once, and was working on a truck with one once when I notecard it was wobbly. Looked closer and only had two rivets left,one of which was almost broken through. Would have sucked if it came off with me working on the engine!
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10-28-2013, 11:35 PM
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Re: Vintage Air
Yeah that was a close call. I only had that one for a few months and the blades already started to crease on the edges.
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