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cstm68 · 07-27-2009, 11:46 PM

whos running vintage air in their truck, i want ac and to shave my fire wall what are you guys runing and what does it cast?

Sinister · 07-28-2009, 09:55 AM

Just shaved my firewall. Board member Infanti has patch panels that fit great. Haven't installed A/C yet but Vintage Air is around $1200. They have a setup for shaved firewalls.

rodstored-72 · 07-28-2009, 02:47 PM

i installed the "universal" fit unit from VA. i am running my lines from the pass side & then along the inside of the pass fender to hide them. i also have a serp. belt setup & a "r4" compressor (?). the price listed above is about right. it is cheaper i think if you get the "factory-fit" setup from them. i was wanting more of a custom setup. i have had it a full year installed & it works great, especially for here in the desert!! lol!!!. i would recommend vintage air stuff.....

good luck

ctrow · 07-28-2009, 11:23 PM

I went with the GenII unit as I wanted to do more of the custom look as well. I've only got the unit mocked up so I can't give any input on performance but I suspect it will work just fine. I'm running the lines through the passenger fresh air vent, then up behind the passenger fender.

Main reason I went with the Gen II unit is that it uses the electronic servos including the heater bypass valve. I'm using their 4 knob controller. I must say it a nice piece and definitely cool looking at night.

I paid I think $900 for the condensor, evaporator, bulk head (not using now), and controller. I already have a Sanden compressor.

gcburdic · 07-29-2009, 08:03 AM

here's a write up from 67chevyredneck....not a shaved firewall but a GREAT write up!
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=249479

jorgensensc · 07-29-2009, 08:23 AM

I've used them several times and love them. As a matter of fact I will be installing one in a truck over the next few days. I really feel the quality is better to the others out there, although I will admit I have only compared visualy to the other systems, and not installed or tested other systems. Low will keep you plenty cool.
SHawn

07-27-2009, 11:46 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	vintage air whos running vintage air in their truck, i want ac and to shave my fire wall what are you guys runing and what does it cast? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-28-2009, 09:55 AM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: vintage air Just shaved my firewall. Board member Infanti has patch panels that fit great. Haven't installed A/C yet but Vintage Air is around $1200. They have a setup for shaved firewalls. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 07-28-2009 at 09:56 AM.

07-28-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,988	Re: vintage air i installed the "universal" fit unit from VA. i am running my lines from the pass side & then along the inside of the pass fender to hide them. i also have a serp. belt setup & a "r4" compressor (?). the price listed above is about right. it is cheaper i think if you get the "factory-fit" setup from them. i was wanting more of a custom setup. i have had it a full year installed & it works great, especially for here in the desert!! lol!!!. i would recommend vintage air stuff..... good luck

07-28-2009, 11:23 PM	#4
ctrow New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: OKC Posts: 204	Re: vintage air I went with the GenII unit as I wanted to do more of the custom look as well. I've only got the unit mocked up so I can't give any input on performance but I suspect it will work just fine. I'm running the lines through the passenger fresh air vent, then up behind the passenger fender. Main reason I went with the Gen II unit is that it uses the electronic servos including the heater bypass valve. I'm using their 4 knob controller. I must say it a nice piece and definitely cool looking at night. I paid I think $900 for the condensor, evaporator, bulk head (not using now), and controller. I already have a Sanden compressor.

07-29-2009, 08:03 AM	#5
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: vintage air here's a write up from 67chevyredneck....not a shaved firewall but a GREAT write up! http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=249479 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 07-29-2009 at 08:03 AM.

07-29-2009, 08:23 AM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: vintage air I've used them several times and love them. As a matter of fact I will be installing one in a truck over the next few days. I really feel the quality is better to the others out there, although I will admit I have only compared visualy to the other systems, and not installed or tested other systems. Low will keep you plenty cool. SHawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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