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Old 08-30-2011, 01:02 PM   #1
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Vintage Air AC System Gen IV... '73-'87

There was a thread on this topic not too long ago, but I wanted to revamp it. I wanted to ask some basic questions and give other forum members a chance to do the same.
  1. Which vendor offers the greatest savings on this A/C System?
  2. What additional costs, if any, can one expect to pay after purchasing this unit?
  3. What additional materials must be purchased for a seamless install?
  4. Any tips or advice you may be able to lend would be very helpful...

Personally, I have saved up enough money to purchase the following kit:
944175 1973-80 Chevy Truck Complete Kit (factory air truck)
I will pull the trigger once I know where I can save the most money.
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Old 08-30-2011, 01:07 PM   #2
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Re: Vintage Air AC System Gen IV... '73-'87

Is this Surefit eletric system Climate control or just regular A/C
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Old 08-30-2011, 01:13 PM   #3
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Re: Vintage Air AC System Gen IV... '73-'87

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Is this Surefit eletric system Climate control or just regular A/C
The Gen IV series are all SureFit Electric Systems.
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Old 08-30-2011, 02:32 PM   #4
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Re: Vintage Air AC System Gen IV... '73-'87

You will have to have someone charge the unit, and you will need additional coolant while you are there. I downloaded the instruction manual, and it looks like pretty much everything else is included, as far as I can tell.
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Old 08-30-2011, 05:02 PM   #5
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Re: Vintage Air AC System Gen IV... '73-'87

Does anyone know who sells this system the cheapest?
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Old 08-30-2011, 08:22 PM   #6
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Re: Vintage Air AC System Gen IV... '73-'87

Well the cab I got is a NON - AC cab so once I get the rest of the truck done. I will be looking at one of these systems as well
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