Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-24-2009, 03:19 PM

Guys,

Does any one have these Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Coolers on thier trucks? If so where do you get these at? I have only found one place, and that is:
Classicaire

http://www.classicaire.com/ProductProfile.htm

Rogue · 02-24-2009, 03:56 PM

Saw a couple of Swamp coolers at the swap meet last weekend.

4dranch · 02-24-2009, 04:11 PM

Saw this one on evil-bay.. same mfg of the second picture you posted.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTA...1%7C240%3A1318

**slepysal** · 02-24-2009, 06:45 PM

Man I just sold one !! Swap meets,are your best bet, but most people want way to much for them.

muddpile · 02-25-2009, 08:07 PM

I always wondered how well they worked? I've seen em at shows and swap meets, I know the basic idea of em, but I've always been curious as to if they make a lick of difference.

jason65 · 02-25-2009, 08:37 PM

Me to. I think they look cool.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-25-2009, 09:44 PM

I mostly seen them on Lead Sleds, and LowRider cars/trucks. . .
One fella told me they made some that you put ice in. Some have fans inside them.
Sweeeeeeeeeet! ! ! !
http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/...ickup+rear.jpg

jason65 · 02-25-2009, 09:51 PM

I wonder what kind of wear pattern those leave on the truck and if you can run those crome window shades and have one of those at the same time.

**slepysal** · 02-26-2009, 01:10 AM

they work ok but the pasanger will be colder

4dranch · 02-26-2009, 09:32 AM

They use to put them on VW's back in the day. you might find one by searching VW parts.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-26-2009, 02:12 PM

So what's the proper names for these? Or they have have different nick names? I have seen a lot of them Chrome, and look a little different. Maybe different manufacturers. The only thing I can find is Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler, Swamp something for VW's. Classicair is only one that comes up on google.

kizer · 02-26-2009, 02:21 PM

So all these years dogs had it figured out hanging their heads out the window.

4dranch · 02-26-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

So what's the proper names for these? Or they have have different nick names? I have seen a lot of them Chrome, and look a little different. Maybe different manufacturers. The only thing I can find is Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler, Swamp something for VW's. Classicair is only one that comes up on google.

My pop's use to call them swamp coolers for the bugs.
Thermador I think was a Mfg. or made parts not sure.
I know when we were little we had one in our VW van. living in the
south with the humidity they helped some. but at a red light you would die.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-23-2011, 05:50 PM

After driving my truck here lately...... these would of came in handy!
Have to keep a sweat rag in the truck!

**Clyde65** · 04-24-2011, 11:48 AM

here is one on Evilbay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vinta...item25631d4020

Str8axle · 04-25-2011, 08:27 AM

A buddy of mine has one on his '53 pickup. It works prety good as long as you're moving. I've heard that if you add a little rubbing alcohol to the the water/ice, it'll cool better.

kieth · 04-25-2011, 09:28 AM

If u live in a dry climate they work very well, Az, Ca, Co, if u live in a humid area they do not function as well, but are better than nothing, before air conditioning became widely availabe homes were cooled with fan operated units (Az & Ca) since the climates are so dry. Kieth the old guy, we used to sleep in the kitchen where the water cooler was located with the cooler running and the attic fan on.........Kieth

now the next question will be what is a attic fan.....then what is a clothesline, then what is a party line, ???????I really am getting old.....

andyh1956 · 04-25-2011, 01:41 PM

we still have an attic fan & all my work clothes hang out on the line, but the party line is way long gone!
andy

csa daddy · 04-25-2011, 02:37 PM

now the next question will be what is a attic fan.....then what is a clothesline, then what is a party line, ???????I really am getting old.....[/QUOTE]

hahaha thats good one unfortunately alot of todays young people have no clue what these things are

jchav62 · 04-25-2011, 02:45 PM

An older guy once told me that you used to be able to rent those from places like U-haul. How cool would it be to get one of those old units....

Driveway Dreams · 04-25-2011, 02:47 PM

I'd love to get some for the burb. Heck, I could run 5 of 'em. Now that would be cool. (pun intended)

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-25-2011, 05:31 PM

Swamp coolers Thermador, ClassicAir, Sears Roebuck and Star Mfg.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_cooler

Thermador Swamp Coolers
http://www.portableswampcooler.net/a...mp-Coolers.php

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DLOE65 · 02-07-2012, 03:31 PM

I just bought a sweet one with a motor! Check out the cool logo on pic #9!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150749896412
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jimmydean · 02-07-2012, 04:06 PM

Nice score. Your build is so top shelf.

DLOE65 · 02-07-2012, 04:32 PM

Thanks Jimmy!
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02-24-2009, 03:19 PM	#1
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? Guys, Does any one have these Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Coolers on thier trucks? If so where do you get these at? I have only found one place, and that is: Classicaire http://www.classicaire.com/ProductProfile.htm __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 02-24-2009 at 03:20 PM.

02-24-2009, 03:56 PM	#2
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? Saw a couple of Swamp coolers at the swap meet last weekend. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

02-24-2009, 04:11 PM	#3
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? Saw this one on evil-bay.. same mfg of the second picture you posted. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTA...1%7C240%3A1318 __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 02-24-2009 at 04:12 PM.

02-24-2009, 06:45 PM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? Man I just sold one !! Swap meets,are your best bet, but most people want way to much for them. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

02-25-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? I always wondered how well they worked? I've seen em at shows and swap meets, I know the basic idea of em, but I've always been curious as to if they make a lick of difference. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-25-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? Me to. I think they look cool.

02-25-2009, 09:44 PM	#7
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? I mostly seen them on Lead Sleds, and LowRider cars/trucks. . . One fella told me they made some that you put ice in. Some have fans inside them. Sweeeeeeeeeet! ! ! ! http://image.lowridermagazine.com/f/...ickup+rear.jpg Attached Images __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

02-25-2009, 09:51 PM	#8
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? I wonder what kind of wear pattern those leave on the truck and if you can run those crome window shades and have one of those at the same time.

02-26-2009, 01:10 AM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? they work ok but the pasanger will be colder __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

02-26-2009, 09:32 AM	#10
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? They use to put them on VW's back in the day. you might find one by searching VW parts. Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 02-26-2009 at 09:40 AM. Reason: add pics

02-26-2009, 02:12 PM	#11
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? So what's the proper names for these? Or they have have different nick names? I have seen a lot of them Chrome, and look a little different. Maybe different manufacturers. The only thing I can find is Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler, Swamp something for VW's. Classicair is only one that comes up on google. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

02-26-2009, 02:21 PM	#12
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04-23-2011, 05:50 PM	#14
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? After driving my truck here lately...... these would of came in handy! Have to keep a sweat rag in the truck! __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

04-24-2011, 11:48 AM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? here is one on Evilbay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vinta...item25631d4020 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-25-2011, 08:27 AM	#16
Str8axle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 234	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? A buddy of mine has one on his '53 pickup. It works prety good as long as you're moving. I've heard that if you add a little rubbing alcohol to the the water/ice, it'll cool better. __________________ _____________________________________________ Ray All my life, I've been told I'm a "Bad Influence"



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04-25-2011, 09:28 AM	#17
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? If u live in a dry climate they work very well, Az, Ca, Co, if u live in a humid area they do not function as well, but are better than nothing, before air conditioning became widely availabe homes were cooled with fan operated units (Az & Ca) since the climates are so dry. Kieth the old guy, we used to sleep in the kitchen where the water cooler was located with the cooler running and the attic fan on.........Kieth now the next question will be what is a attic fan.....then what is a clothesline, then what is a party line, ???????I really am getting old.....

04-25-2011, 01:41 PM	#18
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? we still have an attic fan & all my work clothes hang out on the line, but the party line is way long gone! andy

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csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,200	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? now the next question will be what is a attic fan.....then what is a clothesline, then what is a party line, ???????I really am getting old.....[/QUOTE] hahaha thats good one unfortunately alot of todays young people have no clue what these things are

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04-25-2011, 05:31 PM	#22
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Vintage Window-Mounted Evaporative Cooler???? Swamp coolers Thermador, ClassicAir, Sears Roebuck and Star Mfg. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_cooler Thermador Swamp Coolers http://www.portableswampcooler.net/a...mp-Coolers.php Posted via Mobile Device __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 05-28-2011 at 11:25 PM.

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