'66 with factory air....??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rodstored-72 · 10-22-2008, 10:24 AM

Hey guys,
i have a friend that has a line on a 66 truck that he was told is all original, the guy told him that the truck is a factory pwr. Steer. & factory a.c. Truck. I guess my question is did these year of trucks come with a.c.??? I can believe the pwr. Steer. But i am not sure about the a.c. Part.....

Thanks!!
Rodstored-72

jchav62 · 10-22-2008, 10:38 AM

Yes they did. They are very rare, but factory A/C was an option.

rodstored-72 · 10-22-2008, 03:07 PM

I don't mean this to sound dumb... But is there a way to visually "varify" if the a.c. Is factory..... Thanks for the input.

jonzcustomshop · 10-22-2008, 05:06 PM

not the best shot... but the dash will look like this:
check for the 3 control knobs to the right, and the center vent where the ashtray was. there should also be an external ashtray mounted under the dash, if it is still there.
If it does have air, but dosen't look like this then it is probably a dealer installed aftermarket unit.

Shorty Cox · 10-22-2008, 05:22 PM

Rod, I think the term "factory air" is used to loosely for these model trucks. I'm really not sure there is such a think as "factory air" at all. I think it was a "add on" at the factory at the dealer's request.

There were two type of controls, the pull knobs like in the photo above and "slide" type controls located on the driver side of the vents at the ash tray space. the space where the heater controls are located.

Just my thoughts.

Shorty

jonzcustomshop · 10-22-2008, 06:13 PM

here are some better ones...

Rogue 64 · 10-22-2008, 08:25 PM

Slide controls were the deluxe heater.
Dealer install was a under dash, which is rarer IIRC.
I have one, but its boxed up at the moment.

Jonz, if your "T" was a roadster. We would be talking.

I like'em Topless.

rodstored-72 · 10-22-2008, 10:20 PM

all,
thanks for the input! it is very helpful. i will let my friend know & if he decides to get the truck then i know he will join the site! if not then i will try to post here so someone might like it....

rodstored-72

joe231 · 10-22-2008, 10:28 PM

here is another pic for grins and giggles

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jonzcustomshop · 10-23-2008, 01:32 AM

rouge64,I do own a cutoff wheel.............
just a few cuts, annd its topless time

rodstored-72 · 10-23-2008, 02:44 PM

Ok guys,
i just got informed that '66 & earlier model trucks did not come with pwr. Steer. As a fact. Option... Is this correct?? The person told my friend that the truck was a fact. Pwr. Steer. & fact. A.c. Truck???

Thanks!!!

**ChiefRocka** · 10-23-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

not the best shot... but the dash will look like this:
check for the 3 control knobs to the right, and the center vent where the ashtray was. there should also be an external ashtray mounted under the dash, if it is still there.
If it does have air, but dosen't look like this then it is probably a dealer installed aftermarket unit.

Hey, is that a shot of the Burban that is for sale on CL right now ?

Rogue 64 · 10-23-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

Ok guys,
i just got informed that '66 & earlier model trucks did not come with pwr. Steer. As a fact. Option... Is this correct?? The person told my friend that the truck was a fact. Pwr. Steer. & fact. A.c. Truck???

Thanks!!!

I have a 1964 Suburban that has the OEM cross ram PS.
I don't know what year PS started and I personally have not seen Air in a kneeknocker.

jonzcustomshop · 10-23-2008, 05:26 PM

chief,It could be, I saved it from a board members post a while back, but I don't remember who it was.

If you look at that engine shot I posted, you can see the p.s., and I remember someone saying that that was a 100% accurate restoration.

*LILRED66* · 10-24-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

Ok guys,
i just got informed that '66 & earlier model trucks did not come with pwr. Steer. As a fact. Option... Is this correct?? The person told my friend that the truck was a fact. Pwr. Steer. & fact. A.c. Truck???

Thanks!!!

The power steering was know as "Power-Assist Steering". The power steering system consisted of a power steering pump mounted on the driver side of the harmonic balancer, along with a manual gear box on the outside of the driver side frame rail, coupled with a cylinder attached to the steering linkage with a high pressure hose and a return hose attached to the power steering pump. Power steering, a.k.a. "Power-Assist Steering" was available on the '64-'66 Chevy trucks, for sure.

rodstored-72 · 10-25-2008, 10:23 AM

thanks again guys!!! you guys are the best! this board is the best!!!

ol Curt · 10-25-2008, 06:42 PM

I'm with Tony on that one. You occasionally see the power assist units on ebay!

**Captainfab** · 10-27-2008, 11:34 PM

Just for the record, I had a '63 once that had the power assist steering. So they were available in '63 also.

STL_66 Chevy · 10-27-2008, 11:56 PM

when i bought my 66 i didnt know a whole lot about the history and background of these trucks... but mine came with Factory AC, Power Assist and a Big Backwindow. from what i have read that is a rare find these days!

10-22-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,981	'66 with factory air....??? Hey guys, i have a friend that has a line on a 66 truck that he was told is all original, the guy told him that the truck is a factory pwr. Steer. & factory a.c. Truck. I guess my question is did these year of trucks come with a.c.??? I can believe the pwr. Steer. But i am not sure about the a.c. Part..... Thanks!! Rodstored-72

10-22-2008, 10:38 AM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: '66 with factory air....??? Yes they did. They are very rare, but factory A/C was an option. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-22-2008, 03:07 PM	#3
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,981	Re: '66 with factory air....??? I don't mean this to sound dumb... But is there a way to visually "varify" if the a.c. Is factory..... Thanks for the input.

10-22-2008, 05:06 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: '66 with factory air....??? not the best shot... but the dash will look like this: check for the 3 control knobs to the right, and the center vent where the ashtray was. there should also be an external ashtray mounted under the dash, if it is still there. If it does have air, but dosen't look like this then it is probably a dealer installed aftermarket unit. Attached Images

10-22-2008, 05:22 PM	#5
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	Re: '66 with factory air....??? Rod, I think the term "factory air" is used to loosely for these model trucks. I'm really not sure there is such a think as "factory air" at all. I think it was a "add on" at the factory at the dealer's request. There were two type of controls, the pull knobs like in the photo above and "slide" type controls located on the driver side of the vents at the ash tray space. the space where the heater controls are located. Just my thoughts. Shorty

10-22-2008, 06:13 PM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: '66 with factory air....??? here are some better ones... Attached Images

10-22-2008, 08:25 PM	#7
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: '66 with factory air....??? Slide controls were the deluxe heater. Dealer install was a under dash, which is rarer IIRC. I have one, but its boxed up at the moment. Jonz, if your "T" was a roadster. We would be talking. I like'em Topless. __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!

10-22-2008, 10:20 PM	#8
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,981	Re: '66 with factory air....??? all, thanks for the input! it is very helpful. i will let my friend know & if he decides to get the truck then i know he will join the site! if not then i will try to post here so someone might like it.... rodstored-72

10-22-2008, 10:28 PM	#9
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10-23-2008, 01:32 AM	#10
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: '66 with factory air....??? rouge64,I do own a cutoff wheel............. just a few cuts, annd its topless time

10-23-2008, 02:44 PM	#11
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,981	Re: '66 with factory air....??? Ok guys, i just got informed that '66 & earlier model trucks did not come with pwr. Steer. As a fact. Option... Is this correct?? The person told my friend that the truck was a fact. Pwr. Steer. & fact. A.c. Truck??? Thanks!!!

10-23-2008, 05:26 PM	#14
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: '66 with factory air....??? chief,It could be, I saved it from a board members post a while back, but I don't remember who it was. If you look at that engine shot I posted, you can see the p.s., and I remember someone saying that that was a 100% accurate restoration.

10-25-2008, 10:23 AM	#16
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,981	Re: '66 with factory air....??? thanks again guys!!! you guys are the best! this board is the best!!!

10-25-2008, 06:42 PM	#17
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: '66 with factory air....??? I'm with Tony on that one. You occasionally see the power assist units on ebay! Last edited by ol Curt; 10-25-2008 at 06:57 PM.

10-27-2008, 11:34 PM	#18
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