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Fast70SS · 07-19-2003, 12:49 PM

Hi, I'm new to this board, it looks like a really killer site though.
I picked up a 69 2wd GMC Suburban a few months ago and am looking to install rear air in it.
It is a factory air truck with the 4 season air option(front only), I rebuilt the system and converted it to 134 and it works great.
I have researched the pieces needed for the rear air in the assembly manual and now am looking for parts to make it happen.
I basically need the whole set up so if anyone knows where I can get these, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Jon

sakohntr · 07-19-2003, 10:20 PM

John, it would help to know where you are at. I have one here and know where there is another in a junkyard. What all are you looking for? good luck

Rod · 07-20-2003, 12:32 AM

Welcome to the 67-72 boards.

Fast70SS · 07-20-2003, 12:45 AM

Thank you for the reply, I live about 50 miles east of San Francisco. I would need everything, but would be interested in looking at any parts anybody has, if I have to mix and match to get everything ,thats ok.
Mine is a working 4 season system, so I would need the long ac hoses unless these can be made up easily, I'm unfamiliar with making ac hoses. Do you have to use the originals and hope for the best? they look pretty long in the assembly manual.
I need the harness, rear evaporator/blower set up, dash switch and possibly the hose "T's" for tapping in the long rear lines.
I would be pretty thrilled to be able to find a dash bezel with the "rear ac" written above the hole for the switch, but I'm not holding my breath on that deal.Thanks, Jon

crazy4chevs · 07-20-2003, 01:21 AM

not to steal your thread but I would like to know what somthing like that would cost. I would like to do the same thing in the future.

Fast70SS · 07-20-2003, 11:39 AM

Yes, I'm looking forward to finding out also. It doesn't look like too bad to install, just a lot of crawlin around.

sakohntr · 07-20-2003, 01:45 PM

The one i have would only be for parts. The plastic tunnel pieces are cracked where they mount ot the ceiling. Good luck trying to find some that are'nt. You may want to try and find a 72' (unique to that year) rear air unit. I believe it is all self contained. Teeitup sold one of these awhile ago and it was quite a job to remove. The refrigeration hoses run along the frame and then come up through the rear door pillar and to the ceiling unit. I have also only seen these in the color white (or offwhite).

teeitup · 07-20-2003, 04:30 PM

I've had 2 setups, one 72 all in the back and one 71 that runs the whole length of the burb. I liked the 72 setup better. They are a pain in the butt to take out, mostly the hoses. Off white is the only color I've seen. I got $400 and $350 out of my setups. Good luck Randy

**PICKMUP** · 07-20-2003, 05:09 PM

I have also sold a couple of those. You do not want the rear system with that long ceiling tunnel...get the 72 style that came with "dual air". Make new hoses. Try to get a complete unit, not some parts or you will never get everything and look out for cracked housings. You can't get replacements.

Fast70SS · 07-21-2003, 01:19 AM

Thanks for the replies so far. I am planning on looking for a 72 setup, that seems to be the best fit, I don't want that long tunnel on the ceiling. I have no experience in making up ac hoses could someone explain how to go about this?
If anyone has a 72 setup, I'm interested, how about a dash bezel (face) with the rear air option on it??Thanks

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 07-21-2003, 08:46 AM

I have 71 GMC suburban with rear air for 250.00
if you come and take it out your self. If some one
lives close to me.

*rickspickuppart* · 07-21-2003, 12:46 PM

I am also in need of a rear a/c unit for a customer job I have coming in (needs to be nice w/ no cracks in the plastic), ....PM me with details

Fast70SS · 07-22-2003, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gary 70 Jimmy
I have 71 GMC suburban with rear air for 250.00
if you come and take it out your self. If some one
lives close to me.

Thanks for the offer, unfortunately I can't come there and get it I live on the left coast.

Blue4x4 · 08-21-2003, 12:44 AM

Welcome to the 67-72 boards.

cheyenne10 · 08-21-2003, 12:58 AM

I was under the understanding that air in burb was full roof tunnel up to 72 where they went to pickup style in dash plus the rear air unit. I have seen 2 69's on this board tonight with indash/4 season like pickups.
What is full story.
Sounds like repro demand for burb rear air parts!! Put me down for some parts.

I've seen a couple of custom blazers that added rear side vents branched off front lines for added comfort. Sounds like a near restification to burb!!

jays68yak · 08-21-2003, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cheyenne10
I was under the understanding that air in burb was full roof tunnel up to 72 where they went to pickup style in dash plus the rear air unit. I have seen 2 69's on this board tonight with indash/4 season like pickups.
What is full story.
Sounds like repro demand for burb rear air parts!! Put me down for some parts.

I've seen a couple of custom blazers that added rear side vents branched off front lines for added comfort. Sounds like a near restification to burb!!

ah that would explain a few things...

As far as I know all the suburbans with ac had it in the dash. I could be wrong. The rear ac in my suburban looks to be an aftermarket unit. I was thinking of trying to get a rear ac unit from a 73-91 suburban and seeing if it would fit in there. Those ones are also the self contained units (minus the hoses that go to the front).

cheyenne10 · 08-21-2003, 07:25 PM

Anyone have more on this story?

07-19-2003, 12:49 PM	#1
Fast70SS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 10	69 Suburban rear air Hi, I'm new to this board, it looks like a really killer site though. I picked up a 69 2wd GMC Suburban a few months ago and am looking to install rear air in it. It is a factory air truck with the 4 season air option(front only), I rebuilt the system and converted it to 134 and it works great. I have researched the pieces needed for the rear air in the assembly manual and now am looking for parts to make it happen. I basically need the whole set up so if anyone knows where I can get these, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Jon

07-19-2003, 10:20 PM	#2
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Address John, it would help to know where you are at. I have one here and know where there is another in a junkyard. What all are you looking for? good luck __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

07-20-2003, 12:32 AM	#3
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Welcome to the 67-72 boards. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-20-2003, 01:21 AM	#5
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	not to steal your thread but I would like to know what somthing like that would cost. I would like to do the same thing in the future. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

07-20-2003, 01:45 PM	#7
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	rear air The one i have would only be for parts. The plastic tunnel pieces are cracked where they mount ot the ceiling. Good luck trying to find some that are'nt. You may want to try and find a 72' (unique to that year) rear air unit. I believe it is all self contained. Teeitup sold one of these awhile ago and it was quite a job to remove. The refrigeration hoses run along the frame and then come up through the rear door pillar and to the ceiling unit. I have also only seen these in the color white (or offwhite). __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

07-20-2003, 12:45 AM	#4
Fast70SS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 10	Thank you for the reply, I live about 50 miles east of San Francisco. I would need everything, but would be interested in looking at any parts anybody has, if I have to mix and match to get everything ,thats ok. Mine is a working 4 season system, so I would need the long ac hoses unless these can be made up easily, I'm unfamiliar with making ac hoses. Do you have to use the originals and hope for the best? they look pretty long in the assembly manual. I need the harness, rear evaporator/blower set up, dash switch and possibly the hose "T's" for tapping in the long rear lines. I would be pretty thrilled to be able to find a dash bezel with the "rear ac" written above the hole for the switch, but I'm not holding my breath on that deal.Thanks, Jon

07-20-2003, 11:39 AM	#6
Fast70SS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 10	Yes, I'm looking forward to finding out also. It doesn't look like too bad to install, just a lot of crawlin around.

07-20-2003, 04:30 PM	#8
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I've had 2 setups, one 72 all in the back and one 71 that runs the whole length of the burb. I liked the 72 setup better. They are a pain in the butt to take out, mostly the hoses. Off white is the only color I've seen. I got $400 and $350 out of my setups. Good luck Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

07-20-2003, 05:09 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	I have also sold a couple of those. You do not want the rear system with that long ceiling tunnel...get the 72 style that came with "dual air". Make new hoses. Try to get a complete unit, not some parts or you will never get everything and look out for cracked housings. You can't get replacements. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-21-2003, 01:19 AM	#10
Fast70SS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 10	Thanks for the replies so far. I am planning on looking for a 72 setup, that seems to be the best fit, I don't want that long tunnel on the ceiling. I have no experience in making up ac hoses could someone explain how to go about this? If anyone has a 72 setup, I'm interested, how about a dash bezel (face) with the rear air option on it??Thanks

07-21-2003, 08:46 AM	#11
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	I have 71 GMC suburban with rear air for 250.00 if you come and take it out your self. If some one lives close to me.

07-21-2003, 12:46 PM	#12
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I am also in need of a rear a/c unit for a customer job I have coming in (needs to be nice w/ no cracks in the plastic), ....PM me with details

08-21-2003, 12:44 AM	#14
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Welcome to the 67-72 boards.

08-21-2003, 12:58 AM	#15
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	4 season air in burb I was under the understanding that air in burb was full roof tunnel up to 72 where they went to pickup style in dash plus the rear air unit. I have seen 2 69's on this board tonight with indash/4 season like pickups. What is full story. Sounds like repro demand for burb rear air parts!! Put me down for some parts. I've seen a couple of custom blazers that added rear side vents branched off front lines for added comfort. Sounds like a near restification to burb!! __________________ Bob

08-21-2003, 07:25 PM	#17
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	burb in dash air Anyone have more on this story? __________________ Bob



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