1986 CUCV M1008 K30 A/C options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Vegetta · 11-14-2022, 07:38 AM

Trying to decide best way to go to add A/C to non A/C truck. Should I get a doner truck or one of the add on kits like Restomod Air, Vintage Air, or Classic Auto Air? Thanks

bigdaddy4x4 · 11-14-2022, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegetta

Trying to decide best way to go to add A/C to non A/C truck. Should I get a doner truck or one of the add on kits like Restomod Air, Vintage Air, or Classic Auto Air? Thanks

i used these guys for a coulpe a ls swaps they may have a kit is does the m1008 still have the 6.2 ?https://www.kwikperf.com/sbc-serpent...-brackets.html

Dead Parrot · 11-14-2022, 11:56 AM

Still running the 6.2 diesel with 2 alternators(24V), 1 alt(12V) or a gas motor?

79vette · 11-14-2022, 07:45 PM

I have an M1009 with the vintage air kit and both alternators. The compressor is hung on a custom bracket on the driver side alternator. I wanted to leave the passenger side open for a future turbo install.

I paid $1400 for the vintage air kit and in hindsight it wasn't worth the price. The system doesn't cool very well if it's above 90F outside, and if it's colder than that you don't really need AC anyway. The blower fan is in the cabin and it's extremely loud and annoying. Based on the vintage air kit, I'll never put under dash AC in another vehicle just due to the wildly excessive fan noise.

If you want more details on the install into a 24V CUCV let me know

Vegetta · 11-15-2022, 04:02 AM

Sorry for not getting all the info in post. Truck has a 454 now but fixing to install an LS engine.

Dead Parrot · 11-15-2022, 11:30 AM

Since you have a gas engine, probably easier to buy an aftermarket kit that includes everything. Unless you were planning on doing a gut the cab redo, there are a lot of under dash differences between heat only and AC trucks. The vacuum plumbing operated air handling system for one. IIRC, the firewall itself is different.

79vette - good to know on the vintage air in a M1009. I have a M1008 that I may consider adding AC to at some future point.

11-14-2022, 07:38 AM	#1
Vegetta Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 61	1986 CUCV M1008 K30 A/C options Trying to decide best way to go to add A/C to non A/C truck. Should I get a doner truck or one of the add on kits like Restomod Air, Vintage Air, or Classic Auto Air? Thanks

11-14-2022, 11:56 AM	#3
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,620	Re: 1986 CUCV M1008 K30 A/C options Still running the 6.2 diesel with 2 alternators(24V), 1 alt(12V) or a gas motor?

11-14-2022, 07:45 PM	#4
79vette Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 195	Re: 1986 CUCV M1008 K30 A/C options I have an M1009 with the vintage air kit and both alternators. The compressor is hung on a custom bracket on the driver side alternator. I wanted to leave the passenger side open for a future turbo install. I paid $1400 for the vintage air kit and in hindsight it wasn't worth the price. The system doesn't cool very well if it's above 90F outside, and if it's colder than that you don't really need AC anyway. The blower fan is in the cabin and it's extremely loud and annoying. Based on the vintage air kit, I'll never put under dash AC in another vehicle just due to the wildly excessive fan noise. If you want more details on the install into a 24V CUCV let me know Attached Images __________________ 1988 "Crane Truck" C30 - 350, SM465, with a 15' knuckle crane - thread 1986 M1009 - 6.2 Diesel, SM465, 2 speed aux trans, NP205 - thread 1979 Corvette - 350 T5 1977 Jimmy - 350, TH400, NP203 1982 Blazer - 350, 700R4, NP208 - Totalled, now a parts truck Scratch built 16' flatbed trailer - thread Last edited by 79vette; 11-14-2022 at 09:57 PM.

11-15-2022, 04:02 AM	#5
Vegetta Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 61	Re: 1986 CUCV M1008 K30 A/C options Sorry for not getting all the info in post. Truck has a 454 now but fixing to install an LS engine.

11-15-2022, 11:30 AM	#6
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,620	Re: 1986 CUCV M1008 K30 A/C options Since you have a gas engine, probably easier to buy an aftermarket kit that includes everything. Unless you were planning on doing a gut the cab redo, there are a lot of under dash differences between heat only and AC trucks. The vacuum plumbing operated air handling system for one. IIRC, the firewall itself is different. 79vette - good to know on the vintage air in a M1009. I have a M1008 that I may consider adding AC to at some future point.



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