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71meangreenc10 · 07-22-2010, 02:32 PM

Anyone using it? Thoughts, pro's con's.

Thanks,

Smitty

**leddzepp** · 07-22-2010, 02:36 PM

I have an Old Air products A/10 compressor in my truck....I love it! It is the upgrade to the factory A/6 and bolts to all of the OEM brackets. I do not know about their complete systems, but I am impressed with their replacement compressor.

**john** · 07-22-2010, 04:21 PM

I've had OLD AIR since 1998 and still works good in 100 plus temps.

**Clyde65** · 07-22-2010, 04:43 PM

I have Old Air and my Dad has it too. Works great. I live about 10 miles from their sales office if it helps.

CLyde65

dznucks · 07-22-2010, 08:26 PM

i just installed a complete old air system. it works good. no complaints on its operation.

the instructions should be used a guide. they are not exactly accurate.

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-22-2010, 09:13 PM

How much are these units running you guys??

TheSeeker · 07-22-2010, 09:28 PM

I would like to know too, As living in phoenix without ac in rush hour really really sucks without air.

bjinx · 07-23-2010, 01:31 AM

I have been running a air/heat/deforst unit for 5 yrs and have not had a problem. Told them I wanted to use a bulkhead fitting and they set the unit up with all the connections coming out the side of the unit. I also bought a brand new set of '72 controls from them.

**leddzepp** · 07-23-2010, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

How much are these units running you guys??

My compressor was $365 shipped to my door. I bought it direct from Old Air on ebay. This is the same compressor Brothers, LMC, etc sell for $400. It is a NEW unit, not remanufactured. After going through 4 rebuilt A/6's, this is the only way to go IMO. It is all aluminum, and more efficient. I converted to R-134 also. My A/C is all factory, other than the compressor upgrade. I am in 100 + temps and it keeps me nice and cool.

jhwkns · 07-23-2010, 04:11 AM

I installed Old Air on mine a couple weeks ago. So far so good.

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-23-2010, 06:26 AM

1 more time! How much is the cost of a complete unit for a sb chevy shortwp
Are they cheaper than Vintage and are they just as good??

71meangreenc10 · 07-23-2010, 08:15 AM

This is the kit I am looking at, its $1290, but I do plan on keeping the truck for a while.

http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...oducts_id=8171

Anyone using this one, I like the look of the new control panel.

Smitty

jhwkns · 07-23-2010, 10:41 AM

$1099. Here's where I got mine. It's on sale right now.

red71cheyenne · 07-23-2010, 10:49 AM

I got mine from Brother's, they had them on sale for $899. Might still be that price if you look.

Ackattack · 07-23-2010, 11:22 AM

I have one on mine with an gen III engine.....haven't charged it yet. I also have a smoothed fire wall, and used a bulkhead fitting.

Hope to have A/C soon though

**GMCPaul** · 07-24-2010, 05:43 AM

We carry the Old Air A/C conversions for a in dash or under dash complete conversion is $965.00 every day of the year. http://www.gmcpauls.com/a_c_conversion.htm
GMCPaul Jr.

71meangreenc10 · 07-26-2010, 09:44 AM

TTT...

Smitty

Cbrown67 · 07-26-2010, 10:28 AM

I love the wrench for the shifter

bp71k5 · 10-22-2010, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjinx

I have been running a air/heat/deforst unit for 5 yrs and have not had a problem. Told them I wanted to use a bulkhead fitting and they set the unit up with all the connections coming out the side of the unit. I also bought a brand new set of '72 controls from them.

This thread's a little old, but any chance you have a picture of how far under ther dash the unit sits? The bulkhead style looks pretty nice.

71meangreenc10 · 10-22-2010, 09:59 AM

I am still interested in seeing what otheres have installed.

Smitty

07-22-2010, 02:32 PM	#1
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07-22-2010, 02:36 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Old Air products I have an Old Air products A/10 compressor in my truck....I love it! It is the upgrade to the factory A/6 and bolts to all of the OEM brackets. I do not know about their complete systems, but I am impressed with their replacement compressor. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

07-22-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Old Air products I've had OLD AIR since 1998 and still works good in 100 plus temps. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

07-22-2010, 04:43 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Old Air products I have Old Air and my Dad has it too. Works great. I live about 10 miles from their sales office if it helps. CLyde65 __________________ 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!*

07-22-2010, 08:26 PM	#5
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Old Air products i just installed a complete old air system. it works good. no complaints on its operation. the instructions should be used a guide. they are not exactly accurate.

07-22-2010, 09:13 PM	#6
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: Old Air products How much are these units running you guys?? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-22-2010, 09:28 PM	#7
TheSeeker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 337	Re: Old Air products I would like to know too, As living in phoenix without ac in rush hour really really sucks without air.

07-23-2010, 01:31 AM	#8
bjinx Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 6	Re: Old Air products I have been running a air/heat/deforst unit for 5 yrs and have not had a problem. Told them I wanted to use a bulkhead fitting and they set the unit up with all the connections coming out the side of the unit. I also bought a brand new set of '72 controls from them. Attached Images

07-23-2010, 04:11 AM	#10
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Old Air products I installed Old Air on mine a couple weeks ago. So far so good. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-23-2010, 06:26 AM	#11
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: Old Air products 1 more time! How much is the cost of a complete unit for a sb chevy shortwp Are they cheaper than Vintage and are they just as good?? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-23-2010, 08:15 AM	#12
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Old Air products This is the kit I am looking at, its $1290, but I do plan on keeping the truck for a while. http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...oducts_id=8171 Anyone using this one, I like the look of the new control panel. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

07-23-2010, 10:41 AM	#13
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Old Air products $1099. Here's where I got mine. It's on sale right now. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-23-2010, 10:49 AM	#14
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Old Air products I got mine from Brother's, they had them on sale for $899. Might still be that price if you look. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

07-23-2010, 11:22 AM	#15
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Old Air products I have one on mine with an gen III engine.....haven't charged it yet. I also have a smoothed fire wall, and used a bulkhead fitting. Hope to have A/C soon though __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-24-2010, 05:43 AM	#16
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,719	Re: Old Air products We carry the Old Air A/C conversions for a in dash or under dash complete conversion is $965.00 every day of the year. http://www.gmcpauls.com/a_c_conversion.htm GMCPaul Jr. __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM Last edited by GMCPaul; 07-24-2010 at 05:46 AM.



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07-26-2010, 09:44 AM	#17
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Old Air products TTT... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

07-26-2010, 10:28 AM	#18
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: Old Air products I love the wrench for the shifter

10-22-2010, 09:59 AM	#20
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Old Air products I am still interested in seeing what otheres have installed. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

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