How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hazieview · 07-13-2008, 04:54 PM

How much would it cost me to put in a bran new AC? I mean dryer, compressor, hoses, all that!

Anyone had it done recently? Can anyone give me a good estimate?

Thanks guys!

79gmcsierragrande · 07-13-2008, 05:09 PM

Check out this site

http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/

It's the cheapest I've seen A/C so far but I just started resurching them so I don't know much about them.

Year One has a kit for about $1300

gchemist · 07-13-2008, 07:52 PM

I spent about $600 on mine recently. $475 in parts. The rest in labor. Thanks to the stimulus package!!

All parts new! Custom made hoses for the serpentine belt. $150 to recharge the darn thing. Spung a leak at the high pressure switch. $35 to recharge it again.
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563305239VTckih

boatpuller · 07-13-2008, 07:59 PM

my vintage a/c setup was right about a grand.

smashingchuck · 07-14-2008, 12:43 AM

My Hot Rod Air kit (which I have yet to even take out of the box) was $1058 shipped, with everything.

f.monroe · 07-14-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

my vintage a/c setup was right about a grand.

What all did it come with and what parts did you have to find outside of the kit ? I assume your truck was a non air truck before .
Frank

boatpuller · 07-14-2008, 11:00 PM

hey frank,you get everything you need.my biggest time consumer was i switched compressor to passenger side and alternator to drivers side.had a little bracket hunt because of that.the coolest thing besides cold air is you get that ugly box out of the corner.everything is tucked up under the dash.you get a panel to cover the firewall hole for a semi smooth look.if i remember right,the non a/c cab kit and the a/c cab kit are the same price.i only had about half the stock components.so,i opted to start over new instead of buying stock stuff and mixing it with the unknown stuff that came on the truck.that polished compressor is also a plus compared to the stock hunk.

gchemist · 07-15-2008, 12:11 AM

http://www.vintageair.com/

Company is located in San Antonio, TX!

Rooster's82 · 07-15-2008, 02:00 PM

Does anyone have experience with the "work truck" a/c they are selling on http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ ? Seems like a good solution if you are just looking for some a/c.

(leave it to me to ask about the cheapest possible solution...)

07-13-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? How much would it cost me to put in a bran new AC? I mean dryer, compressor, hoses, all that! Anyone had it done recently? Can anyone give me a good estimate? Thanks guys!

07-13-2008, 05:09 PM	#2
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? Check out this site http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ It's the cheapest I've seen A/C so far but I just started resurching them so I don't know much about them. Year One has a kit for about $1300 __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

07-13-2008, 07:52 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? I spent about $600 on mine recently. $475 in parts. The rest in labor. Thanks to the stimulus package!! All parts new! Custom made hoses for the serpentine belt. $150 to recharge the darn thing. Spung a leak at the high pressure switch. $35 to recharge it again. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563305239VTckih Last edited by gchemist; 07-13-2008 at 07:53 PM.

07-13-2008, 07:59 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? my vintage a/c setup was right about a grand. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-14-2008, 12:43 AM	#5
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? My Hot Rod Air kit (which I have yet to even take out of the box) was $1058 shipped, with everything. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

07-14-2008, 11:00 PM	#7
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? hey frank,you get everything you need.my biggest time consumer was i switched compressor to passenger side and alternator to drivers side.had a little bracket hunt because of that.the coolest thing besides cold air is you get that ugly box out of the corner.everything is tucked up under the dash.you get a panel to cover the firewall hole for a semi smooth look.if i remember right,the non a/c cab kit and the a/c cab kit are the same price.i only had about half the stock components.so,i opted to start over new instead of buying stock stuff and mixing it with the unknown stuff that came on the truck.that polished compressor is also a plus compared to the stock hunk. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-15-2008, 12:11 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? http://www.vintageair.com/ Company is located in San Antonio, TX!

07-15-2008, 02:00 PM	#9
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: How much does an Air Conditioner Cost? Does anyone have experience with the "work truck" a/c they are selling on http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ ? Seems like a good solution if you are just looking for some a/c. (leave it to me to ask about the cheapest possible solution...) __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.



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