Vintage Air Advice

[lts70]

I am looking at putting a vintage air surefit system in my truck soon. I was hopping I could get some advice as were the best (least expensive) place to purchase from. I am on a tight budget but have been able to put aside some Christmas, Birthday, and side job money over the last couple years to install A/C in my truck.

I found a guy on ebay a couple months ago that had one for $985.50. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this supplier (Gordon’s rod shop Phone# 1-479-216-1994)?

Would it be a good idea to replace the stock firewall insulation before installing the A/C or go with a newer material in that area? Is there any other things I need to do before I put the kit in that I could not do after the fact?

I have already picked up a good used factory air controller at a junk yard for $5. I have a new 4 core radiator with a/c outlets and an electric fan in my stock shroud.

Thanks for the help

[gcburdic]

Hey Its70,

I ran a search for vintage air and here are some threads that maybe useful...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ead.php?t=1745
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249479
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p/t-61810.html

AND there is LOTS more.....but this will keep you busy reading for now....

Good luck and I hope this helps some.....By the way....post some pics of your install....I may need them when I finally save up for one!!!

[hilljob26]

did that come with a condenser,also that is about the average price,i would do the work to the firewall before you get it,that was one of my options i was going to do to mine.i wanted a/c,better milage,and softer ride,and after adding it all up,it was more then another truck,but sounds like a good deal to me

[67ChevyRedneck]

Get the "sure fit" kit for a 67-72 that uses a factory A/C controller, if you don't have one, you can buy one used, they're pretty $$$ new. If you get the kit that uses the "heater controls" you have very limited adjustability with your A/C.

I bought direct from vintage air. It was $1150 total w/ shipping.

[hilljob26]

that second link on the second post is some of the best damn instructions i ever saw

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by hilljob26

that second link on the second post is some of the best damn instructions i ever saw

Thanks

It blows ice cold in the summer. I have to turn it down after 10 minutes.

[lts70]

Thanks guys for the quick responces. I think I will follow 67ChevyRedneck lead and order straight from the factory for the extra security, I get a little leary of ebay when I would be spending that much money.

67ChevyRedneck I do have a factory controler I plan to use for the better control. What did you do to your firewall before you installed your surefit system?

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by lts70

Thanks guys for the quick responces. I think I will follow 67ChevyRedneck lead and order straight from the factory for the extra security, I get a little leary of ebay when I would be spending that much money.

67ChevyRedneck I do have a factory controler I plan to use for the better control. What did you do to your firewall before you installed your surefit system?

Nothing. Just used the supplied covers.

Read through my FAQ (the second link, second post) and you'll get more info than you could want