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Location: Midlothian TX
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WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
Does anyone know where I could get a complete factory air conditioning system or an aftermarket one that looks like the original? I've looked at the aftermarket products from nostalgic air, classic auto air, vintage air and old air, and they just don't look original enough, especially under the hood. Thanks for your help
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
Im not sure about a new factory setup but HERE is an original one for sale on Ebay minus the compressor.
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
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It will still need at minimum: Condenser $175, Compressor $200, Hoses $90, Expansion valve $40, Vacuum Tank $20 among other things |
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
Well now you are getting closer to the cost of the low end aftermarket setups. It might be more cost effective to just buy something from Old Air or the like. Anyone else got an opinion or pointers?
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
I would even consider and probably prefer to buy a parts truck with a complete A/C system.
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
Every time I take something apart and put it back together I have extra parts!
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
If your truck is set up for factory ac, I would use factory. Aftermarket works but, in my opinion, not as good. In fact, the only way I would use aftermarket again in any vehicle is if the vehicle wasn't an original factory air vehicle. But, I never plan on buying another vehicle that wasn't factory ac to begin with so I guess this means I will never be buying aftermarket ac again. Problems I experienced with aftermarket was fan motor was too loud because it's in the cab, fogged windshield everytime I turned the ac on in morning or evening. Plus the cooling wasn't any better but about the same as factory. Plus I didn't like the way the naked fire wall looked after the original ac components were removed (but lots of folks like this look)
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
My truck didn't have factory A/C, but I want it to look like it did. Has anyone had any success or have any pointers about installing A/C from a junker into a truck that never had it? What kind of job am I looking at?
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
If you have the complete setup, it;s not too bad. You will have to modify the firewall as the holes are different. The center vent is not too hard to cut. I don't like the factory ball vents so I went with these.
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
I like the factory ball vents. What's the best way to cut out for the center vent?
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
You need to find a parts truck or find someone who is parting out an original A/C truck. Check with Teeitup, I think he has some good original parts.
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
I just bought this factory set up from a Local Mechanic For $50.00
He has an Older Chevy sedan that he Incorporated this set up into, And told me that I should be able to do the same with my Non A/C Blazer. I need the compressor, Brackets and Condensor But My quest for Cheap A/C Has Begun. |
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
The last time I was at justascatch, he had several. Might try PMing him.
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
low 'n slow, did your truck come with that battery gauge? if not, where'd it come from?
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Re: WTB Factory Air Conditioning System or Alternative
Not really all that hard to install a/c into a non a/c truck.... should have templates for left and right dash outlet balls, upper center outlet and possibly firewall template.Does simplify, if you choose to have outside air only as I did... I also installed a separate switch controlling the compressor. Separate switch allows mixed a/c and/or heated air thru any of the outlets you choose....did mine over ten years ago; still works great The evaporator, and condensert can be from most any GM vehicule of that era. ( You will need the original evaporator case, however......Jim
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