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**Elliot949** · 07-23-2014, 07:44 AM

For my truck I would stick with the tried and true Vintage Air... If you will they are the pioneer in this area and have been doing it longer than all the rest... VA may be a few hundred higherror up front but it is my understanding is all the rest are not 100% complete kits and very well may need for you to chase some parts to complete...

Lattimer · 07-23-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

VA may be a few hundred higherror up front but it is my understanding is all the rest are not 100% complete kits and very well may need for you to chase some parts to complete...

Not necessarily true. The Classic Auto Air kit I installed was very complete. The only thing I added was new heater hoses, which if mine had been newer I would not have had to do.

Not sure if its still accurate , but from what I have read the refrigerant hose son the VA system are not crimped, so you have to find a local shop to crimp them for you. The kit I bought was already crimped and ready to go. In fact, that's the reason I steered away from the VA kit. I don't know any shops in my area that can crimp hoses like that, and I didn't feel like trying to track one down.

The customer service was great as well, I had a small issue with one hose because I didn't inform them that my V-8 sits in the L-6 position, so the hose from the bulkhead fitting at the radiator support to the compressor was a touch too short. They had me a new hose in 48 hours that fit perfectly.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-23-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Not sure if its still accurate , but from what I have read the refrigerant hose son the VA system are not crimped, so you have to find a local shop to crimp them for you. The kit I bought was already crimped and ready to go. In fact, that's the reason I steered away from the VA kit. I don't know any shops in my area that can crimp hoses like that, and I didn't feel like trying to track one down.

Absolutely 100% NOT true.

I've installed two of these kits. They're 100% pre-fit, complete, and ready to install. All you need is heater hose, a fan belt (and any necessary pulleys) and R134.

VA does sell cheaper "make it fit" kits that you're likely referring to. Any of their "sure fit" series will have the hoses crimped.

Lattimer · 07-23-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Absolutely 100% NOT true.

I've installed two of these kits. They're 100% pre-fit, complete, and ready to install. All you need is heater hose, a fan belt (and any necessary pulleys) and R134.

VA does sell cheaper "make it fit" kits that you're likely referring to. Any of their "sure fit" series will have the hoses crimped.

Gotcha. Most of my info was based on what I read on the forum here and a few other websites.

Greenlee · 07-23-2014, 09:36 AM

With the Vintage Air kit if you mount the compressor somewhere other than the stock location, they will send you the hoses with one end not crimped. For example, I used a serpintine belt set up and had to have the hoses shortened so they sold me the kit with one end uncrimped.

I'm real happy with my Vintage Air setup. I live in Houston, where it's hot, and the AC works great!

**67 cst swb** · 07-23-2014, 11:49 AM

Vintage Air

Low Elco · 07-23-2014, 03:07 PM

Duh, I didn't see this one. Good input here!

HSRACER · 07-23-2014, 03:19 PM

I currently have 4 vehicles with vintage air in them with no problems. Some I put in over 12 years ago! Only keep getting better in the newer kits and I like the controls much better now that they are electronic servos.

07-23-2014, 07:44 AM	#26
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: vintage or old air? For my truck I would stick with the tried and true Vintage Air... If you will they are the pioneer in this area and have been doing it longer than all the rest... VA may be a few hundred higherror up front but it is my understanding is all the rest are not 100% complete kits and very well may need for you to chase some parts to complete... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

07-23-2014, 09:36 AM	#30
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: vintage or old air? With the Vintage Air kit if you mount the compressor somewhere other than the stock location, they will send you the hoses with one end not crimped. For example, I used a serpintine belt set up and had to have the hoses shortened so they sold me the kit with one end uncrimped. I'm real happy with my Vintage Air setup. I live in Houston, where it's hot, and the AC works great!

07-23-2014, 11:49 AM	#31
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: vintage or old air? Vintage Air __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

07-23-2014, 03:07 PM	#32
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: vintage or old air? Duh, I didn't see this one. Good input here! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-23-2014, 03:19 PM	#33
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: vintage or old air? I currently have 4 vehicles with vintage air in them with no problems. Some I put in over 12 years ago! Only keep getting better in the newer kits and I like the controls much better now that they are electronic servos. __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS



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