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Storm Chaser · 02-24-2009, 02:24 PM

Anyone ever removed the AC and converted to a non-AC setup? How did you go about doing it? I know the best approach would be to cut the firewall section out of a non- AC truck and weld it in, but I was wondering if there were other ideas to get rid of the 'suitcase'.

Back when I played with Chevelles and Novas, there was a company who made a blower box that bolted to the AC firewall but converted it to non AC. Anything like that exist for these trucks?

**Captkaos** · 02-24-2009, 07:09 PM

Sure, probably the same company;
http://www.acdelete.com/pages/73-90_Truck.htm

Storm Chaser · 02-25-2009, 10:30 AM

Yep, that looks like the same part... I just don't remember it being that expensive. Judging by the price, they sure are proud of that thing for it being nothing more than a heater channel made from a stamped piece of metal. I think I'll just cut the section from a parts truck and weld it in and save the $150.

73chevyman · 02-25-2009, 10:43 PM

mines none ac want to convert it to ac lol but i want to use original as possible

02-24-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Removing AC Anyone ever removed the AC and converted to a non-AC setup? How did you go about doing it? I know the best approach would be to cut the firewall section out of a non- AC truck and weld it in, but I was wondering if there were other ideas to get rid of the 'suitcase'. Back when I played with Chevelles and Novas, there was a company who made a blower box that bolted to the AC firewall but converted it to non AC. Anything like that exist for these trucks? __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

02-24-2009, 07:09 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Removing AC Sure, probably the same company; http://www.acdelete.com/pages/73-90_Truck.htm __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-25-2009, 10:30 AM	#3
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: Removing AC Yep, that looks like the same part... I just don't remember it being that expensive. Judging by the price, they sure are proud of that thing for it being nothing more than a heater channel made from a stamped piece of metal. I think I'll just cut the section from a parts truck and weld it in and save the $150. __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

02-25-2009, 10:43 PM	#4
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Removing AC mines none ac want to convert it to ac lol but i want to use original as possible __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/



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