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jorgensensc · 04-30-2004, 03:54 PM

I just wanted to share my thrill. I just ordered a Vintage Air surefit system for my non A.C. truck. I bought it from a guy here in Houston called Steve's Classic Air Conditioning. He is a great guy and very helpful!! Got me all setup with a new factory A.C. looking controller that is modified to accept cables and mount with the heater control screws via a special bracket. I was completely stoked because my truck has 3 belt pulley on the crank (California truck with smog removed) and the alternator has 2 grooves also. The most exciting thing is my core support already has the hole in it for the A.C. lines to go through. Either the cab was changed at one point to a non A.C. cab, or someone got all the correct stuff to do an A.C. job. Either way, all I have to do is drill out the vents!!! Yeahhh, A.C. is coming!!!
Shawn

grayw0lf · 04-30-2004, 04:41 PM

What did that set you back, if you don't mind me asking.

jorgensensc · 04-30-2004, 05:54 PM

Not at all.
950 for the kit
140 for the A.C controller (optional, its what I wanted)
50 for shipping and handling
50 for him to charge the system, check my work, and put the ends on my hoses after I route them. (You can buy them in preset lengths, but he orders them unfitted so you can route the hoses how you want, then he puts the ends on for you)

So total out the door is 1190.00
It could be 1050 if I hadn't asked for the controller and used my original heater controller.
He is a really great guy to talk to, and was recommended by board members here. Not only does he sell the vintage A.C. stuff, but he also installs it too, so he is able to answer questions aboutthe install that most dealers can't answer. As a matter of fact, he was working on an 442 when I was there. He didn't rush my questions to get back to work and didn't hurry the sale. He has everything delivered to his shop, so that he can inspect everything before calling you, so you don't get a box and find out you are missing items. (like I would know if I was missing something from a kit)
Hope this helps you out!

boraxman · 04-30-2004, 09:01 PM

I like air cond. There was a time when I was young I would remove it from my cars.

My truck is a original a/c and I have all the parts but I think its gonna take some work to get it going.

I just got a free 30lb bottle of r12 coolant from my work that was long forgotten in a storage shed. They were gonna toss it.

Mike Culpepper · 05-01-2004, 05:07 PM

Congrats!
I had very good experience dealing with Steve, very helpful. He had a 67 Vette and 69 Camaro in the shop when I got my shure fit last year. I love the V.A. a/c!
Mike
Holler if you have any questions on the install, it went pretty smoothly all in all.

grayw0lf · 05-01-2004, 05:09 PM

Boraxman

You just got a 30lb bottle of R-12? You Do Know what thats worth, right?

mocwon · 05-01-2004, 07:35 PM

About a grand!!!

matt_field · 05-01-2004, 11:05 PM

whats so special about r-12? i think we have a couple cans of the forgotten stuff at my dads shop

Blue Beard · 05-02-2004, 08:30 AM

Does he have a web address or a land line to contact him...?

jorgensensc · 05-02-2004, 10:24 AM

He doesn't have a websight, I don't believe. His number is 713-688-3884. Hope this helps a little.
Mike, I will give you a holler if I have any problems! Thanks for the offer.

boraxman · 05-02-2004, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by grayw0lf
Boraxman

You just got a 30lb bottle of R-12? You Do Know what thats worth, right?

Ya Ive herd that its expensive, also hear you need a licence to sell it.

04-30-2004, 03:54 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I just bought A.C.!!!! I just wanted to share my thrill. I just ordered a Vintage Air surefit system for my non A.C. truck. I bought it from a guy here in Houston called Steve's Classic Air Conditioning. He is a great guy and very helpful!! Got me all setup with a new factory A.C. looking controller that is modified to accept cables and mount with the heater control screws via a special bracket. I was completely stoked because my truck has 3 belt pulley on the crank (California truck with smog removed) and the alternator has 2 grooves also. The most exciting thing is my core support already has the hole in it for the A.C. lines to go through. Either the cab was changed at one point to a non A.C. cab, or someone got all the correct stuff to do an A.C. job. Either way, all I have to do is drill out the vents!!! Yeahhh, A.C. is coming!!! 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

04-30-2004, 04:41 PM	#2
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	What did that set you back, if you don't mind me asking. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

04-30-2004, 05:54 PM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Not at all. 950 for the kit 140 for the A.C controller (optional, its what I wanted) 50 for shipping and handling 50 for him to charge the system, check my work, and put the ends on my hoses after I route them. (You can buy them in preset lengths, but he orders them unfitted so you can route the hoses how you want, then he puts the ends on for you) So total out the door is 1190.00 It could be 1050 if I hadn't asked for the controller and used my original heater controller. He is a really great guy to talk to, and was recommended by board members here. Not only does he sell the vintage A.C. stuff, but he also installs it too, so he is able to answer questions aboutthe install that most dealers can't answer. As a matter of fact, he was working on an 442 when I was there. He didn't rush my questions to get back to work and didn't hurry the sale. He has everything delivered to his shop, so that he can inspect everything before calling you, so you don't get a box and find out you are missing items. (like I would know if I was missing something from a kit) Hope this helps you out! __________________ 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

04-30-2004, 09:01 PM	#4
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	I like air cond. There was a time when I was young I would remove it from my cars. My truck is a original a/c and I have all the parts but I think its gonna take some work to get it going. I just got a free 30lb bottle of r12 coolant from my work that was long forgotten in a storage shed. They were gonna toss it. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-01-2004, 05:07 PM	#5
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	Congrats! I had very good experience dealing with Steve, very helpful. He had a 67 Vette and 69 Camaro in the shop when I got my shure fit last year. I love the V.A. a/c! Mike Holler if you have any questions on the install, it went pretty smoothly all in all. __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

05-01-2004, 05:09 PM	#6
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Boraxman You just got a 30lb bottle of R-12? You Do Know what thats worth, right? __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

05-01-2004, 07:35 PM	#7
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	You just got a 30lb bottle of R-12? You Do Know what thats worth, right? About a grand!!! __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

05-01-2004, 11:05 PM	#8
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	whats so special about r-12? i think we have a couple cans of the forgotten stuff at my dads shop __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

05-02-2004, 08:30 AM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Does he have a web address or a land line to contact him...? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-02-2004, 10:24 AM	#10
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	He doesn't have a websight, I don't believe. His number is 713-688-3884. Hope this helps a little. Mike, I will give you a holler if I have any problems! Thanks for the offer. __________________ 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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