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Tx Firefighter · 07-16-2004, 10:00 PM

If you sell Old Air systems, speak up, I need to PM some questions to you.

mocwon · 07-16-2004, 11:07 PM

Will you please let me know what you find out? I'm in the same position as you with needing to decide pretty soon which way to go. I'm going to convert my engine to the GM serpentine belt set up that Summit sells. It includes the D4 compresor, water pump, power steering pump, all the brackets, tensioner and belt. I spoke to Shawn at Rick's Pickup Truck Parts and he seems to be very knowledgeable about Old Air, the brand he sells, which he swears by. He will sell whatever parts are needed for the system with this setup rather than having to buy a bunch of stuff I don't need. I'd be curious to see if you get any responses from other Old Air dealers. Thanks

junkyardjohn · 07-17-2004, 12:53 AM

I'M IN THE MARKET FOR ONE ALSO. MAYBE IF WE ALL GET TOGETHER , & MAKE A MULTIPLE PERCHASE (SAY MAYBE 5 OR 10) MAYBE WE CAN ALL SAVE A COUPLE OF BUCKS . I'VE GOT MY CHOICE OF BRANDS TO EITHER OLD AIR OR VINTAGE AIR. ANYONE ELSE??

JOHN

olblue60@aol.com · 07-17-2004, 08:17 AM

I'm into a bulk purchase. My question is: It sounds like either system will cool just fine in a pickup. How well will they cool a Suburban. There must be about 4 times the space to cool? Have there been anyone out there who installed a unit in a Sub. and how well did it cool? Thanks

John

Custom 68 · 07-17-2004, 10:54 AM

lets keep this post open

**lock** · 07-17-2004, 10:58 AM

Im in the market as well. Won't need it for a few months but if we get a group purchase going then Im in.

greasemonkey · 07-17-2004, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lock

Im in the market as well. Won't need it for a few months but if we get a group purchase going then Im in.

Ditto on that...

Tx Firefighter · 07-17-2004, 12:08 PM

straight up here:

My neighbor has an older (very early 90's) Old Air unit in his 72 Blazer. It cools like sheeot. He used it because Old Air is local here in town. I mean like, roll the windows down and turn the A/C off bad.

I talked to the Old Air guys on the phone and they told me that his is the old type of A/C system that they used to sell. It used the stock heater unit and piggybacked the A/C unit onto it. The tech guy admitted that the older units didn't cool real well, but assured me, the new units are very much better. He stated the new system completely replaced the old stock unit, heater and all.

Also, memeber here 1969 1/2 six pack bee (I think that's his name) used, I think, a Vintage Air system and hated it so bad, he pulled it out and pretty much gave it away here on the board (like a few hundred dollars). He put in Old Air and is very happy with the results.

There used to be a big write up he did on this board showing tons of pictures with very detailed explanation. I can no longer find it anywhere on here though.

nu2-72 · 07-17-2004, 03:37 PM

I would be interested in a group deal as well.
I would also like to know if any board members have the template for covering the firewall ? I would like to completely smooth that area of the firewall and could be doing that now while the cab is on the dolly.

oparts67 · 07-17-2004, 07:35 PM

I am new to the board but would like to be kept up on this also. Got 2 of the oldies really interested on if the ac would keep a 68 panel cool!

*rickspickuppart* · 07-17-2004, 09:42 PM

We have installed about 65 units in various vehicles with no problems with cooling and it gets about as hot in Mesa Az.as any place in the country. The main reason we have no problem with these units is we do everything as suggested by OLD AIR in the instructions that come with unit .I can sell this unit for $795.00 plus freight.

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-17-2004, 11:26 PM

Is that your bulk deal price ???

griesel72 · 07-17-2004, 11:30 PM

"I can sell this unit for $795.00 plus freight." (posted by Shawn at Rick's)

That sounds like a very good price, i just got a quote from a dealer in Wichita, and it was 1195

DennyB · 07-18-2004, 07:38 AM

Shawn, Is that a price for a complete unit and would the price also be applicable for a 56 pickup?

ChevyDude · 07-18-2004, 12:38 PM

Does this Old Aire unit that Shawn is offering hang below the dash or is it in dash like factory? I have a 71' non air cab and wanted to cut the areas in the dash so it looks original when looking in the cab.

FirstGen · 07-18-2004, 12:58 PM

Just wanted to say that I'd be down for a group purchase also.
-Taylor Sims

*rickspickuppart* · 07-19-2004, 11:33 AM

Due to the amount of typing this reply would take to get everything explained correctly, and since I don't type fast or well - please give me a call and I will get everything figure out/answered. This was originally started by Rick and I am trying to get it all under control and the phone seems the quickest and most accurate way to do it.

Tx_Firefighter - I called them and it is all setup so they can be picked up localy.

Shawn
1877 641-1387

07-16-2004, 10:00 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Attention board vendors: Old Air dealers If you sell Old Air systems, speak up, I need to PM some questions to you. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-16-2004, 11:07 PM	#2
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Tx Firefighter Will you please let me know what you find out? I'm in the same position as you with needing to decide pretty soon which way to go. I'm going to convert my engine to the GM serpentine belt set up that Summit sells. It includes the D4 compresor, water pump, power steering pump, all the brackets, tensioner and belt. I spoke to Shawn at Rick's Pickup Truck Parts and he seems to be very knowledgeable about Old Air, the brand he sells, which he swears by. He will sell whatever parts are needed for the system with this setup rather than having to buy a bunch of stuff I don't need. I'd be curious to see if you get any responses from other Old Air dealers. Thanks __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-17-2004, 12:53 AM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I'M IN THE MARKET FOR ONE ALSO. MAYBE IF WE ALL GET TOGETHER , & MAKE A MULTIPLE PERCHASE (SAY MAYBE 5 OR 10) MAYBE WE CAN ALL SAVE A COUPLE OF BUCKS . I'VE GOT MY CHOICE OF BRANDS TO EITHER OLD AIR OR VINTAGE AIR. ANYONE ELSE?? JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 07-17-2004 at 12:57 AM.

07-17-2004, 08:17 AM	#4
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	I'm into a bulk purchase. My question is: It sounds like either system will cool just fine in a pickup. How well will they cool a Suburban. There must be about 4 times the space to cool? Have there been anyone out there who installed a unit in a Sub. and how well did it cool? Thanks John __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

07-17-2004, 10:54 AM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	lets keep this post open __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

07-17-2004, 10:58 AM	#6
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Im in the market as well. Won't need it for a few months but if we get a group purchase going then Im in. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

07-17-2004, 12:08 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	straight up here: My neighbor has an older (very early 90's) Old Air unit in his 72 Blazer. It cools like sheeot. He used it because Old Air is local here in town. I mean like, roll the windows down and turn the A/C off bad. I talked to the Old Air guys on the phone and they told me that his is the old type of A/C system that they used to sell. It used the stock heater unit and piggybacked the A/C unit onto it. The tech guy admitted that the older units didn't cool real well, but assured me, the new units are very much better. He stated the new system completely replaced the old stock unit, heater and all. Also, memeber here 1969 1/2 six pack bee (I think that's his name) used, I think, a Vintage Air system and hated it so bad, he pulled it out and pretty much gave it away here on the board (like a few hundred dollars). He put in Old Air and is very happy with the results. There used to be a big write up he did on this board showing tons of pictures with very detailed explanation. I can no longer find it anywhere on here though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-17-2004, 03:37 PM	#9
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I would be interested in a group deal as well. I would also like to know if any board members have the template for covering the firewall ? I would like to completely smooth that area of the firewall and could be doing that now while the cab is on the dolly. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

07-17-2004, 07:35 PM	#10
oparts67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wichita Falls, Tx Posts: 1	I am new to the board but would like to be kept up on this also. Got 2 of the oldies really interested on if the ac would keep a 68 panel cool!

07-17-2004, 09:42 PM	#11
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	A/C units We have installed about 65 units in various vehicles with no problems with cooling and it gets about as hot in Mesa Az.as any place in the country. The main reason we have no problem with these units is we do everything as suggested by OLD AIR in the instructions that come with unit .I can sell this unit for $795.00 plus freight.

07-17-2004, 11:26 PM	#12
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Is that your bulk deal price ??? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-17-2004, 11:30 PM	#13
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	"I can sell this unit for $795.00 plus freight." (posted by Shawn at Rick's) That sounds like a very good price, i just got a quote from a dealer in Wichita, and it was 1195 __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

07-18-2004, 07:38 AM	#14
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Shawn, Is that a price for a complete unit and would the price also be applicable for a 56 pickup? __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

07-18-2004, 12:38 PM	#15
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Does this Old Aire unit that Shawn is offering hang below the dash or is it in dash like factory? I have a 71' non air cab and wanted to cut the areas in the dash so it looks original when looking in the cab. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-18-2004, 12:58 PM	#16
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	Just wanted to say that I'd be down for a group purchase also. -Taylor Sims __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"



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07-19-2004, 11:33 AM	#17
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	Due to the amount of typing this reply would take to get everything explained correctly, and since I don't type fast or well - please give me a call and I will get everything figure out/answered. This was originally started by Rick and I am trying to get it all under control and the phone seems the quickest and most accurate way to do it. Tx_Firefighter - I called them and it is all setup so they can be picked up localy. Shawn 1877 641-1387

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