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09-28-2009, 10:17 PM
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Air conditioning going bye bye
It may sound quite odd to remove a working OEM AC system however I really like the simplicity and cleanliness of the aftermarket AC systems. Not to mention I am not an OEM purist.. I know I know... Blasphemy!
Since the temps are near cooling off below 95 consistently I can remove the AC, and reinstall an aftermarket system next year in march. I want something of course with a polished compressor, and be very very cold!!! I also want one that is all under dash and only has the 4 fittings going through the firewall. I have factory AC in my cab so that would need ot stay the same as well. I have asked this question before and want to know what everyones opinions are on the different manufactures of the different systems. I would prefer a clean install with electrical instead of mechanical. this is the new millennium after all HAHAHA, clean engine bay and dont mind having an aftermarket control system on the dash.. What is out there? what have you used and show me some pics as many as possible. |
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09-28-2009, 10:45 PM
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
Classic Auto Air.....check out my engine bay you dont see one hose or fitting anywhere.....
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09-28-2009, 11:18 PM
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
they dont use an engine driven compressor?
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09-29-2009, 12:01 AM
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
im curious as well..
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09-29-2009, 03:13 AM
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
I have factory air in both my trucks...somewhat purist, lol. One of them works/worked when I bought the truck. The other truck I had to fix. It cost about the same as an aftermarket system. If I had to do it again, I would go with what Al suggested, or Vintage Air.
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09-29-2009, 07:12 AM
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Redefining LowBudget
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
let me be the first to say that I would be intrested in your old parts my truck was stripped umder the hood of hoses and the other parts...not that I'm an oem freak just looking for stuff that just fits...why reinvent the wheel??
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09-29-2009, 09:32 AM
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
I reinvent the wheel cause I like a clean engine bay. Big al replys to threads in seconds till I want an answer and he's MIA HAHA
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09-29-2009, 11:15 AM
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
his compressor, is below in the frame rail, hidden out of site, then the hoses are run through the fender and and into the side of the cab, my bet on that one, chime in al, as i may be wrong. but.....
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09-29-2009, 04:45 PM
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
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The compressor is driven by the engine with a belt...I used the pulley system from march pulley http://www.marchperf.com/pg64.html Here are some picts of where the compressor is. I emailed Tom several picts and info I hope that it helps him.....
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09-29-2009, 04:47 PM
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Re: Air conditioning going bye bye
I had the a/c hoses remade longer to be abl to run them thru the inside of the passenger side fender and in thru the kickpanel vent. I do not have a heater as there is no need for it here in Florida...Our intention was not to see any wires or hoses at all cost.
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