Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 06-01-2015, 08:14 PM

One thing that has come with replacing my fuel lines and cab bushings has been the realization of just how much rust and bondo is in my cab. It seems to be much more cost-effective to get a new cab and I think I can for about $800.00.

AC would be nice although I like the stock look....

What do you guys think? Should I get an AC cab and put in AC?

My truck is a 1972 Custom 10, 250 I6, 3OTT.

**special-K** · 06-01-2015, 09:20 PM

Factory A/C looks stock because it is. It's more a matter of whether you want A/c or not. The only difference in looks is the three vents

**kwmech** · 06-01-2015, 09:30 PM

I would if I had the opportunity. You will have to locate other parts necessary for the conversion, brackets, pulleys, etc

swamp rat · 06-01-2015, 11:22 PM

If you feel the cab is a good buy then you could always weld in the AC holes if ya don't want AC, another option is to swap out the dash's but that requires drilling spot welds along the lower windshield. Don't forget tho that there are some small differences in the cabs thru the years that a sharp DMV guy may find, not basic shape but little stuff, plus hi or low hump tranny tunnels, so try and get the title with the cab.

cdowns · 06-02-2015, 08:01 AM

The factory ac cab can b used as heat only if you run the cooling lines to the vents you dont need ac if you dont want it but later you can add the ac to keep cool

Lokin4AReason · 06-02-2015, 08:21 AM

I would get the cab ... if it was me

TobyArnot · 06-02-2015, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

One thing that has come with replacing my fuel lines and cab bushings has been the realization of just how much rust and bondo is in my cab. It seems to be much more cost-effective to get a new cab and I think I can for about $800.00.

AC would be nice although I like the stock look....

What do you guys think? Should I get an AC cab and put in AC?

My truck is a 1972 Custom 10, 250 I6, 3OTT.

If you're in W.V. and you found a decent cab for $800, and you don't want it , send me a PM . .

57larry · 06-02-2015, 05:41 PM

you don't need to buy an AC cab for air, just buy the Vintage Air unit and you're set

**leddzepp** · 06-02-2015, 05:57 PM

I can't think of any cons.

1972RedNeck · 06-02-2015, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I can't think of any cons.

Same here.

06-01-2015, 08:14 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. One thing that has come with replacing my fuel lines and cab bushings has been the realization of just how much rust and bondo is in my cab. It seems to be much more cost-effective to get a new cab and I think I can for about $800.00. AC would be nice although I like the stock look.... What do you guys think? Should I get an AC cab and put in AC? My truck is a 1972 Custom 10, 250 I6, 3OTT.

06-01-2015, 09:20 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. Factory A/C looks stock because it is. It's more a matter of whether you want A/c or not. The only difference in looks is the three vents __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-01-2015, 09:30 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,480	Re: Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. I would if I had the opportunity. You will have to locate other parts necessary for the conversion, brackets, pulleys, etc

06-01-2015, 11:22 PM	#4
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. If you feel the cab is a good buy then you could always weld in the AC holes if ya don't want AC, another option is to swap out the dash's but that requires drilling spot welds along the lower windshield. Don't forget tho that there are some small differences in the cabs thru the years that a sharp DMV guy may find, not basic shape but little stuff, plus hi or low hump tranny tunnels, so try and get the title with the cab. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

06-02-2015, 08:01 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. The factory ac cab can b used as heat only if you run the cooling lines to the vents you dont need ac if you dont want it but later you can add the ac to keep cool __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-02-2015, 08:21 AM	#6
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: a beer can .. Posts: 928	Re: Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. I would get the cab ... if it was me __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

06-02-2015, 05:41 PM	#8
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. you don't need to buy an AC cab for air, just buy the Vintage Air unit and you're set

06-02-2015, 05:57 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Pros and cons of getting an AC cab. I can't think of any cons. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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