Can new A/C boxes be bought new? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rs74** · 03-28-2013, 10:09 PM

I started gutting the my new cab prepping it for paint. I noticed the A/C box on the firewall was cracked. I was going to use it since my other one was in far worse condition. Are these available aftermarket with good quality.

**rs74** · 03-30-2013, 09:32 PM

Anybody? Is my only option to find both halves at a junk yard or are they made aftermarket.

**rs74** · 03-30-2013, 09:51 PM

Looks like classic industries has only one half of it. Not sure why they don't list the other half.
http://www.classicindustries.com/truck/parts/g2775.html

88Jimmy4x4 · 03-31-2013, 08:17 AM

just get a used one and restore it.

kalbert · 03-31-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

just get a used one and restore it.

2nd that. Most pull-your-part's sell big plastic/glass things like that pretty cheap since it has 0 scrap value and every truck they buy has one but nobody every needs one.

**rs74** · 03-31-2013, 12:47 PM

Everyone I have come across so far has been busted. I am still looking at them in the junk yards but if I can not find one then I will have to buy a new one.

48cj2a · 03-31-2013, 10:20 PM

Which side you need (engine or cab)?

I've also heard of people using the one from an S-10 for clearance issues when doing turbos.

**rs74** · 03-31-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 48cj2a

Which side you need (engine or cab)?

I've also heard of people using the one from an S-10 for clearance issues when doing turbos.

Cab side. I have a little time before needing it but would like to go ahead and get it out of the way. The one that was on the truck was in real good shape until you look up under it. Just a big gaping whole. I have only found one that might work but it was faded from the sun really bad and had lost the nice finish on it. Since I am pretty much restoring this truck I want one that looks pretty nice.

kalbert · 03-31-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 48cj2a

Which side you need (engine or cab)?

I've also heard of people using the one from an S-10 for clearance issues when doing turbos.

Interesting... Not to hijack but do you have more info on that? Was it a 1st or 2nd gen S10 unit? A/C or delete?

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Could you possibly repair the hole in yours? Just fiberglass right and being underneath it will never be seen
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Psycho_SWB · 04-01-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rs74

I have only found one that might work but it was faded from the sun really bad and had lost the nice finish on it. Since I am pretty much restoring this truck I want one that looks pretty nice.

Sand it and paint it with SEM paint.

03-28-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Can new A/C boxes be bought new? I started gutting the my new cab prepping it for paint. I noticed the A/C box on the firewall was cracked. I was going to use it since my other one was in far worse condition. Are these available aftermarket with good quality. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-30-2013, 09:32 PM	#2
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Can new A/C boxes be bought new? Anybody? Is my only option to find both halves at a junk yard or are they made aftermarket. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-30-2013, 09:51 PM	#3
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Can new A/C boxes be bought new? Looks like classic industries has only one half of it. Not sure why they don't list the other half. http://www.classicindustries.com/truck/parts/g2775.html __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-31-2013, 08:17 AM	#4
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Can new A/C boxes be bought new? just get a used one and restore it. __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

03-31-2013, 12:47 PM	#6
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Can new A/C boxes be bought new? Everyone I have come across so far has been busted. I am still looking at them in the junk yards but if I can not find one then I will have to buy a new one. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-31-2013, 10:20 PM	#7
48cj2a Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 599	Re: Can new A/C boxes be bought new? Which side you need (engine or cab)? I've also heard of people using the one from an S-10 for clearance issues when doing turbos. __________________ 03 Suburban Z71 Z71 98 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 Yukon 86 M1009 CUCV Project Milverado 48 Willys CJ2A 48CJ2A

04-01-2013, 08:42 AM	#10
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Can new A/C boxes be bought new? Could you possibly repair the hole in yours? Just fiberglass right and being underneath it will never be seen Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB



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