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rauto13 · 05-04-2006, 11:14 PM

for those who have seen the thread on my truck, I am considering my options if my truck is really a total. I have a 67 stepside body that I am considering swapping the engine, tranny. posi... etc into

First question about doing this.

The 67 is not an a/c cab, I have no issue with using an a/m a/c setup but am wondering how well the heater works with these a/m systems? It can cold here in NE Oklahoma during the winter and a good a/c system would mean squat to me if I had to freeze during the winter.

I have always been happy with the factory heater in my 72 with a factory a/c cab (the a/c has never been hooked up). I am trying to be proactive about making a choice about what to do if my truck can't be fixed. The wife already mentioned today about buying a truck that I didn't have to work on. Just trying to get the ball rolling quickly.

And by the way the wife is really supporitive of all my projects and would grudingly accept me building another truck.

So... The question is, with an add on a/c system, is the heater good, really good?

Thanks.

Trent

rauto13 · 05-05-2006, 10:51 PM

anyone???

*rage'nrat638* · 05-05-2006, 10:54 PM

the same i am betting...mine with a/c burn's me out

68C15 · 05-06-2006, 08:47 AM

I assume you are referring to AFTERMARKET A/C (vintage air etc.)
I am sure someone will be along soon. I know there's guys here with them, just dont remember names.
my factory non A/C can cook a turkey. I will watch this thread as I am also interested.

rauto13 · 05-06-2006, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

I assume you are referring to AFTERMARKET A/C (vintage air etc.)
I am sure someone will be along soon. I know there's guys here with them, just dont remember names.
my factory non A/C can cook a turkey. I will watch this thread as I am also interested.

yes, I tried to edit the name of the thread, can't figure out how to do that. Anyway, I am happy with the factory heater and would probably cut out the firewall to use the factory a/c & heater system, if the aftermarket a/c - heater system has only a fair heater.

So, whoever is running an aftermarket a/c system (vintage air, old air,,,etc), how well does the heater work?

05-04-2006, 11:14 PM	#1
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	aftermarket a/c - how good is the heater question for those who have seen the thread on my truck, I am considering my options if my truck is really a total. I have a 67 stepside body that I am considering swapping the engine, tranny. posi... etc into First question about doing this. The 67 is not an a/c cab, I have no issue with using an a/m a/c setup but am wondering how well the heater works with these a/m systems? It can cold here in NE Oklahoma during the winter and a good a/c system would mean squat to me if I had to freeze during the winter. I have always been happy with the factory heater in my 72 with a factory a/c cab (the a/c has never been hooked up). I am trying to be proactive about making a choice about what to do if my truck can't be fixed. The wife already mentioned today about buying a truck that I didn't have to work on. Just trying to get the ball rolling quickly. And by the way the wife is really supporitive of all my projects and would grudingly accept me building another truck. So... The question is, with an add on a/c system, is the heater good, really good? Thanks. Trent __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab Last edited by rauto13; 05-06-2006 at 01:03 PM.

05-05-2006, 10:51 PM	#2
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: a/m a/c - heater question anyone??? __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

05-05-2006, 10:54 PM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: a/m a/c - heater question the same i am betting...mine with a/c burn's me out

05-06-2006, 08:47 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: a/m a/c - heater question I assume you are referring to AFTERMARKET A/C (vintage air etc.) I am sure someone will be along soon. I know there's guys here with them, just dont remember names. my factory non A/C can cook a turkey. I will watch this thread as I am also interested.



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