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gcburdic · 06-04-2010, 08:43 AM

Just curious, does adding an aftermarket AC to a non- air truck add any resale value?? Do you think you can recoup the cost??

cdowns · 06-04-2010, 09:43 AM

i think it would add a litte extra value especially when selling in the summer. but overall nowhere near the cost of installing a premium system. i'd think maybe 10%the cost of the system would b added to the truck

**67cheby** · 06-04-2010, 09:55 AM

i think you would easily recoup the expense of the unit , the wives will not ride in one without ac....and we know women make or break alot of deals

**special-K** · 06-04-2010, 09:55 AM

I`d say it would add at least $1,000 if not the whole cost or more.A lot would depend on the rest of the truck being up to snuff where adding air was the icing on the cake.If I bought an unoriginal truck I think I`d rather have a new/newish modern A/C system than a 40 year old one.I`ve had plenty of "air" trucks that I never saw the A/C work on.All it meant was one less kick panel vent to cool me off.

OhOneWS6 · 06-04-2010, 09:56 AM

It don't think it would add much value if any. Me personally, I like original stuff. If I was looking to buy a truck, and I wanted AC, I would look for one with factory AC and would pass on one with aftermarket AC. That's just me though.

big_al_71 · 06-04-2010, 10:38 AM

Here in Florida we do not need a heater but A/C is a must so I will say depending on the market area it will payoff to add a/c.

Jacfourteen · 06-04-2010, 11:50 AM

Here in Cali it would be a big selling point to have A/C, so I know it would get some extra $$.

gcburdic · 06-04-2010, 01:21 PM

Well...thinking about adding it to my truck....although I think since it isn't a DD it is sort of a waste....I may put 1500-2000 miles on it over the past year...granted it gets hot, it still a want and not a necessity.....especially since I want to build more of a driver and may save it for that?!?!?

Thanks for your input....anyone else??

**leddzepp** · 06-04-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

Here in Cali it would be a big selling point to have A/C, so I know it would get some extra $$.

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junkyardjohn · 06-04-2010, 03:56 PM

I THINK A GOOD HIGH QUALITY SETUP LIKE VINTAGE AIR OR ANTIQUE AIR OR OLD AIR WOULD PAY OFF, BUT ONE OF THE CHEASY PERIOD CORRECT DEALER INSTALLED UNDER DASH UNITS WOULD DETRACT FROM THE VALUE. BUT THATS JUST MY OPINION.

JOHN

06-04-2010, 08:43 AM	#1
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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Would it add value? i think it would add a litte extra value especially when selling in the summer. but overall nowhere near the cost of installing a premium system. i'd think maybe 10%the cost of the system would b added to the truck __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Would it add value? i think you would easily recoup the expense of the unit , the wives will not ride in one without ac....and we know women make or break alot of deals __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Would it add value? I`d say it would add at least $1,000 if not the whole cost or more.A lot would depend on the rest of the truck being up to snuff where adding air was the icing on the cake.If I bought an unoriginal truck I think I`d rather have a new/newish modern A/C system than a 40 year old one.I`ve had plenty of "air" trucks that I never saw the A/C work on.All it meant was one less kick panel vent to cool me off. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-04-2010, 09:56 AM	#5
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Would it add value? It don't think it would add much value if any. Me personally, I like original stuff. If I was looking to buy a truck, and I wanted AC, I would look for one with factory AC and would pass on one with aftermarket AC. That's just me though. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

06-04-2010, 10:38 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Would it add value? Here in Florida we do not need a heater but A/C is a must so I will say depending on the market area it will payoff to add a/c. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-04-2010, 11:50 AM	#7
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Would it add value? Here in Cali it would be a big selling point to have A/C, so I know it would get some extra $$. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

06-04-2010, 01:21 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Would it add value? Well...thinking about adding it to my truck....although I think since it isn't a DD it is sort of a waste....I may put 1500-2000 miles on it over the past year...granted it gets hot, it still a want and not a necessity.....especially since I want to build more of a driver and may save it for that?!?!? Thanks for your input....anyone else?? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

06-04-2010, 03:56 PM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Would it add value? I THINK A GOOD HIGH QUALITY SETUP LIKE VINTAGE AIR OR ANTIQUE AIR OR OLD AIR WOULD PAY OFF, BUT ONE OF THE CHEASY PERIOD CORRECT DEALER INSTALLED UNDER DASH UNITS WOULD DETRACT FROM THE VALUE. BUT THATS JUST MY OPINION. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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