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Draggn66 · 09-15-2006, 04:05 PM

Ok after a lot of checking and comparing I've decided to go with the Vintage Air set-up for my truck. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I should buy it to get the best price? I believe I've seen the system for under 1K but don't remember where. TIA.....

*FormerMember* · 09-15-2006, 04:05 PM

ebay

meathead95 · 09-15-2006, 04:23 PM

try one of the board vendors i believe they are listed on the home page

see ten · 09-15-2006, 06:06 PM

I couldn't really find a price break anywhere so I bought direct from Vintage Air. If you have a non air truck I would go with the system that uses the factory A/C controls. If you go this route there are cheaper people to buy the controls from. You will also need the bracket for the controls. Vintage Air can sell you that piece for cheep!(not to mention I couldn't find anyone else who sold it.)

junkyardjohn · 09-15-2006, 06:18 PM

I BOUGHT ONE ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR $1000. I LOOKED & LOOKED FOR ABOUT A YEAR TO FIND ONE FOR A GRAND, & WHEN I FINALLY FOUND ONE I JUMPED ON IT. I GOT THEIR SURE FIT SYSTEM FOR A AIR CAB & AM USING MY STOCK CONTROLS. THE GUY SELLING THEM WAS BLOWING THEM OUT AT OR NEAR HIS COST. I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO GET TO THE POINT WHERE I'M READY TO INSTALL IT.

JOHN

Jimbotronics · 09-15-2006, 07:03 PM

I bought mine about two weeks ago (still waiting on it to get here - there's a three to four week backlog at vintage). Mine was $1070 out the door. Cheapest I've found and I called a ton of places. The number is at work so if your interested let me know. Cheers, Jim.

Draggn66 · 09-15-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

If you have a non air truck I would go with the system that uses the factory A/C controls. If you go this route there are cheaper people to buy the controls from. You will also need the bracket for the controls. Vintage Air can sell you that piece for cheep!(not to mention I couldn't find anyone else who sold it.)

Uh oh....what bracket are you talking about? The guy at vintage said he could sell me the a/c controller for $195 but he didn't say anything about a bracket. I found a rebuilt controller on ebay for $55. My factory controller is only for heat so I guess that bracket won't work? Part number? Thanks.....

see ten · 09-15-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Draggn66

Uh oh....what bracket are you talking about? The guy at vintage said he could sell me the a/c controller for $195 but he didn't say anything about a bracket. I found a rebuilt controller on ebay for $55. My factory controller is only for heat so I guess that bracket won't work? Part number? Thanks.....

I don't have the part# right here with me but if you call Vintage Air they will know what you need immediately. Your non air controller doesn't have a bracket and screws/bolts directly in the dash. Factory air controls were previously used on Impalas (I think/have heard/imagined

) this is why they aren't a direct bolt in. I have seen guys fab their own bracket but I want to say the Vintage Air piece is $9. I'm sure someone on here may have a pic of the bracket.

BigMike · 09-16-2006, 05:09 AM

I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out.

Mike

Jimbotronics · 09-16-2006, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by big.mike

I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out.

Mike

Is that with tax and shipping? If so it's an awesome deal.

junkyardjohn · 09-16-2006, 08:17 AM

I SECOND THE $979 BEING A DEAL IF IT IS OUT THE DOOR. TAX & SHIPPING WERE OVER $100 so i kept looking till i found one for $1000 OUT THE DOOR. JOHN

gator2511 · 09-16-2006, 09:57 AM

I got mine at thedetailzone.com$1O95 AND FREE SHIPPING

Draggn66 · 09-16-2006, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big.mike

I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out.

I've found that alot of places that carry a kit is from "OLd Air" I didn't know Brothers was from Vintage. I'll check it out.

BigMike · 09-16-2006, 02:47 PM

Nope, it's not out the door. I am local so for me it would just be tax. Here is the link:

brothersonlinestore.com

Mike

rancid · 09-16-2006, 03:02 PM

does this kit get rid of the big box on the firewall in the engine compartment.

BigMike · 09-16-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rancid

does this kit get rid of the big box on the firewall in the engine compartment.

Completely

Mike

see ten · 09-16-2006, 11:29 PM

Yep, The box is gone!

Orange · 09-17-2006, 12:07 AM

Any good inside pics of the VA system around the passenger side dash area?
Wondering how much of it shows in plain sight, and then when you look underneath just a little.

Jimbotronics · 09-17-2006, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big.mike

Nope, it's not out the door. I am local so for me it would just be tax. Here is the link:

brothersonlinestore.com

Mike

Mike - yup, better ask, this is the one item that hardly any vendor (i haven't found one) stocks because of the many different applications and the high overhead cost. Mostly they are drop shipped to ya. Eckler's (who I won't deal with anyway) is 15 mins up the road, everything I've called about ordering from them has a huge shipping fee attached.

see ten · 09-17-2006, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

Any good inside pics of the VA system around the passenger side dash area?
Wondering how much of it shows in plain sight, and then when you look underneath just a little.

Without going outside and making fresh pics, this is what I could find.

Oh, and here's the money shot!

BigMike · 09-17-2006, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbotronics

Mike - yup, better ask, this is the one item that hardly any vendor (i haven't found one) stocks because of the many different applications and the high overhead cost. Mostly they are drop shipped to ya. Eckler's (who I won't deal with anyway) is 15 mins up the road, everything I've called about ordering from them has a huge shipping fee attached.

Good point, forgot about that

Mike

abadsvt · 09-17-2006, 04:35 PM

Alright i would love to get rid of that bulky heater core on the firewall. Is it possible to just use bulkheads also and not have the small box on the firewall? Like in the pic is this just an easy way to cover up the holes from the old core? I plan on shaving my firewall and would like to just have 4 connections going through the wall. Also Does this kit eliminate the box inside the cab on the passenger side foot area? Thanks Josh

see ten · 09-17-2006, 11:00 PM

If I'm understanding your question (bear with me I'm about 4 Miller Lites in right now) yes you can shave the firewall yourself and just buy a bulkhead. I think if this is the route you took you would have to have your lines built (the ones in the kit might not work depending on how your bulkhead is positioned). Yes the plastic cover is just to cover the factory heater core box. All the interior factory heater box is removed and replaced with Vintage Air parts. Give the guys at Vintage Air a shout, they have always been more than happy to answer questions for me!

krue · 09-17-2006, 11:07 PM

That's on the list for my truck.

abadsvt · 09-18-2006, 10:50 AM

WOW!!! I am excited! I get rid of the heater core on the inside and the one on the firewall too

. Thanks for the help!!

09-15-2006, 04:05 PM	#1
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Vintage Air Ok after a lot of checking and comparing I've decided to go with the Vintage Air set-up for my truck. Anyone have any suggestions as to where I should buy it to get the best price? I believe I've seen the system for under 1K but don't remember where. TIA..... __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG Last edited by Draggn66; 09-15-2006 at 04:05 PM.

09-15-2006, 04:05 PM	#2
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09-15-2006, 04:23 PM	#3
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Vintage Air try one of the board vendors i believe they are listed on the home page __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-15-2006, 06:06 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Vintage Air I couldn't really find a price break anywhere so I bought direct from Vintage Air. If you have a non air truck I would go with the system that uses the factory A/C controls. If you go this route there are cheaper people to buy the controls from. You will also need the bracket for the controls. Vintage Air can sell you that piece for cheep!(not to mention I couldn't find anyone else who sold it.)

09-15-2006, 06:18 PM	#5
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Vintage Air I BOUGHT ONE ABOUT A YEAR AGO FOR $1000. I LOOKED & LOOKED FOR ABOUT A YEAR TO FIND ONE FOR A GRAND, & WHEN I FINALLY FOUND ONE I JUMPED ON IT. I GOT THEIR SURE FIT SYSTEM FOR A AIR CAB & AM USING MY STOCK CONTROLS. THE GUY SELLING THEM WAS BLOWING THEM OUT AT OR NEAR HIS COST. I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO GET TO THE POINT WHERE I'M READY TO INSTALL IT. 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

09-15-2006, 07:03 PM	#6
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Vintage Air I bought mine about two weeks ago (still waiting on it to get here - there's a three to four week backlog at vintage). Mine was $1070 out the door. Cheapest I've found and I called a ton of places. The number is at work so if your interested let me know. Cheers, Jim. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

09-16-2006, 05:09 AM	#9
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Vintage Air I am doing research as well and see that Brothers carries them for $979.95, may want to check them out. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

09-16-2006, 08:17 AM	#11
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Vintage Air I SECOND THE $979 BEING A DEAL IF IT IS OUT THE DOOR. TAX & SHIPPING WERE OVER $100 so i kept looking till i found one for $1000 OUT THE DOOR. 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

09-16-2006, 09:57 AM	#12
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: Vintage Air I got mine at thedetailzone.com$1O95 AND FREE SHIPPING Last edited by gator2511; 09-16-2006 at 10:03 AM.

09-16-2006, 02:47 PM	#14
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Vintage Air Nope, it's not out the door. I am local so for me it would just be tax. Here is the link: brothersonlinestore.com Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

09-16-2006, 03:02 PM	#15
rancid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: utah Posts: 182	Re: Vintage Air does this kit get rid of the big box on the firewall in the engine compartment.

09-16-2006, 11:29 PM	#17
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Vintage Air Yep, The box is gone!

09-17-2006, 12:07 AM	#18
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Vintage Air Any good inside pics of the VA system around the passenger side dash area? Wondering how much of it shows in plain sight, and then when you look underneath just a little. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

09-17-2006, 04:35 PM	#22
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Vintage Air Alright i would love to get rid of that bulky heater core on the firewall. Is it possible to just use bulkheads also and not have the small box on the firewall? Like in the pic is this just an easy way to cover up the holes from the old core? I plan on shaving my firewall and would like to just have 4 connections going through the wall. Also Does this kit eliminate the box inside the cab on the passenger side foot area? Thanks Josh Attached Images

09-17-2006, 11:00 PM	#23
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Vintage Air If I'm understanding your question (bear with me I'm about 4 Miller Lites in right now) yes you can shave the firewall yourself and just buy a bulkhead. I think if this is the route you took you would have to have your lines built (the ones in the kit might not work depending on how your bulkhead is positioned). Yes the plastic cover is just to cover the factory heater core box. All the interior factory heater box is removed and replaced with Vintage Air parts. Give the guys at Vintage Air a shout, they have always been more than happy to answer questions for me!



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09-17-2006, 11:07 PM	#24
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Vintage Air That's on the list for my truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-18-2006, 10:50 AM	#25
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Vintage Air WOW!!! I am excited! I get rid of the heater core on the inside and the one on the firewall too . Thanks for the help!!

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