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**Tom Vogel** · 04-12-2007, 09:49 PM

Body is back on the frame (painted) and the drivetrain is in. Its time to install the new AC. Ive removed the factory ac to get a cleaner look. I am leaning towards the units from Vintage air simply because that seems what most people are buying. Anyone here done this? Also, are any moifications to the firewall or core support neccesary?
Thanks, Tom

killer71 · 04-12-2007, 10:29 PM

I installed Old Air producst set up last week and absolutely love it--and they treated be great!

cameeks · 04-13-2007, 12:12 PM

I am also wanting to use Vintage but I only have heat in mine. I would like to also get more info on them and if all of there kits go completely under the dash. That is the look I'm wanting to go for.

Musclerodz · 04-13-2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameeks

I am also wanting to use Vintage but I only have heat in mine. I would like to also get more info on them and if all of there kits go completely under the dash. That is the look I'm wanting to go for.

you used to be able to get heat only and add A/C later. It has been awhile since I bought a unit from them. They are all under the dash and use block off plates for the firewall.

Mike

DUD2STUD · 04-13-2007, 12:36 PM

I only want heat I don't really need A/C but every thing ive found so far is both A/C and heat. I would like to keep it under the dash and out of the engine compartment, do you guys know where i can get just heat

fatboys69 · 04-13-2007, 12:43 PM

I pulled the factory A/C and used an aftermarket unit and love it, and one of the guys that works with me ( Slickorange ) did the same. His was Coyote Air from Coyote Rodders ( in Georgia ) and mine was taken out of a fresshley completed Street Rod that changed hands and the new owner did not want it, so I dont' know hte brand but they are all pretty much the same basic unit. I have some buddies at Buckaroo Communincations ( Truck Builder, Street Rod Builder etc..) and they have used Vintage Air with great success.

Orange · 04-13-2007, 01:13 PM

Here's mine that fatboy was talking about...
Under hood shots and under dash as well.

http://slickorange.com/ac2/acip_index.html

This is on a non-Factory Air truck that at one point did have factory air on it, then I went to this.

DLB

cameeks · 04-13-2007, 01:51 PM

I ment to say that mine is factory heat. I'm wanting to change to a/c.

see ten · 04-13-2007, 05:30 PM

Vintage Air is what both of my trucks have. I've been quite pleased with it.

killer71 · 04-13-2007, 09:02 PM

hey tom, tried calling the # you listed but it wasn't valid. Pm'd you my # if you want to talk. Kaleb

04-12-2007, 09:49 PM	#1
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	factory air to vintage air conversion Body is back on the frame (painted) and the drivetrain is in. Its time to install the new AC. Ive removed the factory ac to get a cleaner look. I am leaning towards the units from Vintage air simply because that seems what most people are buying. Anyone here done this? Also, are any moifications to the firewall or core support neccesary? Thanks, Tom

04-12-2007, 10:29 PM	#2
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: factory air to vintage air conversion I installed Old Air producst set up last week and absolutely love it--and they treated be great! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-13-2007, 12:12 PM	#3
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: factory air to vintage air conversion I am also wanting to use Vintage but I only have heat in mine. I would like to also get more info on them and if all of there kits go completely under the dash. That is the look I'm wanting to go for. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

04-13-2007, 12:36 PM	#5
DUD2STUD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rohnert park, CA Posts: 139	Re: factory air to vintage air conversion I only want heat I don't really need A/C but every thing ive found so far is both A/C and heat. I would like to keep it under the dash and out of the engine compartment, do you guys know where i can get just heat

04-13-2007, 12:43 PM	#6
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: factory air to vintage air conversion I pulled the factory A/C and used an aftermarket unit and love it, and one of the guys that works with me ( Slickorange ) did the same. His was Coyote Air from Coyote Rodders ( in Georgia ) and mine was taken out of a fresshley completed Street Rod that changed hands and the new owner did not want it, so I dont' know hte brand but they are all pretty much the same basic unit. I have some buddies at Buckaroo Communincations ( Truck Builder, Street Rod Builder etc..) and they have used Vintage Air with great success. Attached Images

04-13-2007, 01:13 PM	#7
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: factory air to vintage air conversion Here's mine that fatboy was talking about... Under hood shots and under dash as well. http://slickorange.com/ac2/acip_index.html This is on a non-Factory Air truck that at one point did have factory air on it, then I went to this. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 04-13-2007 at 01:17 PM.

04-13-2007, 01:51 PM	#8
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: factory air to vintage air conversion I ment to say that mine is factory heat. I'm wanting to change to a/c. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

04-13-2007, 05:30 PM	#9
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: factory air to vintage air conversion Vintage Air is what both of my trucks have. I've been quite pleased with it.

04-13-2007, 09:02 PM	#10
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: factory air to vintage air conversion hey tom, tried calling the # you listed but it wasn't valid. Pm'd you my # if you want to talk. Kaleb Attached Images __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07



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