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bigbadwolf · 04-14-2002, 05:11 PM

I was wondering if any of you guys have an aftermarket under-dash AC installed? I have been lookin at the Old Air system,and was just wondering if anyone has any complaints or praise<hopefully> about it,and if you ran into any problems while installing it.

bigbadwolf · 04-14-2002, 06:45 PM

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canman · 04-14-2002, 08:28 PM

I have an Old Air system. I put it in last summer, it works well. The only problems I had was getting the crank pulley and the alt. bracket. Also plugged some holes in the fire wall and replaced door seals and window felts to keep cool air in. I got my kit fromm GMC Paul.

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67chev 3/4 ton custom camper 350/400
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**BIG ORANGE** · 04-14-2002, 11:58 PM

VINTAGE AIR is bullet proof!!!

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BIG ORANGE 1971 SUBURBAN
1970/90-Little Buck's Truck (ONE DAY)
USED TRUCK PARTS 4 SALE

Frank_Zeller · 04-15-2002, 07:58 AM

Just installed the old air system.....
Look in my web shots folder under AC install http://community.webshots.com/user/frazel

Only have two *****es about the system itself.....the low speed fan is a litter to fast (I just balance the air between the defroster and dash vents)…… when you driving 70 mph plus it the compressors cycles a lot.

One ***** on the install was the rubber grommet that covers the AC and heater line holes though the firewall. It was a ***** to get on and line up.

On the plus side the system delivers tons of cold air when blower in high. Great performance drive around town and at low speed.

Take the extra time a do the in dash vent install.

On paper the Old air system looks like it should have more cold air capacity than the vintage air system...do to the larger evaporator and blower motor location.

[This message has been edited by Frank_Zeller (edited April 15, 2002).]

TC70C10 · 04-15-2002, 12:02 PM

This will be my third summer with the old air products A/C. It was a good investment. No problems. Couldn't drive the truck without it. In Alabama the humid 90's are the norm in June - Sept.

**john** · 04-15-2002, 03:20 PM

I Have had my OLD AIR for four years,works great. Easy install. Since then I have installed two kits in friends trucks, and have one waiting to go in my project truck. The compressor brackets fit good with stock manifolds or headers. they also have larger evaporators than some other brands.

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67 SWB 350eng th400 3:07 posi tilt&tach PS/P/Disc Brakes old air a/c P/W keyless entry gaylord lid 70swb project truck 350/th400

bigvinnie · 04-15-2002, 03:32 PM

I installed a Vintage Air Sure Fit System in my truck 5 years ago and haven't had a single problem with it... very pleased.

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'72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA
http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm

04-14-2002, 05:11 PM	#1
bigbadwolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Wagoner,OK Posts: 18	aftermarket air conditioner I was wondering if any of you guys have an aftermarket under-dash AC installed? I have been lookin at the Old Air system,and was just wondering if anyone has any complaints or praise<hopefully> about it,and if you ran into any problems while installing it.

04-14-2002, 08:28 PM	#3
canman Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Yakima,Wa Posts: 33	I have an Old Air system. I put it in last summer, it works well. The only problems I had was getting the crank pulley and the alt. bracket. Also plugged some holes in the fire wall and replaced door seals and window felts to keep cool air in. I got my kit fromm GMC Paul. ------------------ 67chev 3/4 ton custom camper 350/400 Yakima,Wa __________________ 67chev 3/4 ton custom camper 350/400 Yakima,Wa

04-14-2002, 11:58 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	VINTAGE AIR is bullet proof!!! ------------------ BIG ORANGE 1971 SUBURBAN 1970/90-Little Buck's Truck (ONE DAY) USED TRUCK PARTS 4 SALE __________________ Things happen for a reason!

04-15-2002, 07:58 AM	#5
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Just installed the old air system..... Look in my web shots folder under AC install http://community.webshots.com/user/frazel Only have two ***es about the system itself.....the low speed fan is a litter to fast (I just balance the air between the defroster and dash vents)…… when you driving 70 mph plus it the compressors cycles a lot. One * on the install was the rubber grommet that covers the AC and heater line holes though the firewall. It was a *** to get on and line up. On the plus side the system delivers tons of cold air when blower in high. Great performance drive around town and at low speed. Take the extra time a do the in dash vent install. On paper the Old air system looks like it should have more cold air capacity than the vintage air system...do to the larger evaporator and blower motor location. [This message has been edited by Frank_Zeller (edited April 15, 2002).] __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

04-15-2002, 12:02 PM	#6
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	This will be my third summer with the old air products A/C. It was a good investment. No problems. Couldn't drive the truck without it. In Alabama the humid 90's are the norm in June - Sept. __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

04-14-2002, 06:45 PM	#2
bigbadwolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Wagoner,OK Posts: 18	ttt

04-15-2002, 03:20 PM	#7
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	I Have had my OLD AIR for four years,works great. Easy install. Since then I have installed two kits in friends trucks, and have one waiting to go in my project truck. The compressor brackets fit good with stock manifolds or headers. they also have larger evaporators than some other brands. ------------------ 67 SWB 350eng th400 3:07 posi tilt&tach PS/P/Disc Brakes old air a/c P/W keyless entry gaylord lid 70swb project truck 350/th400 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-15-2002, 03:32 PM	#8
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I installed a Vintage Air Sure Fit System in my truck 5 years ago and haven't had a single problem with it... very pleased. ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project



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