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70' GMC · 06-28-2007, 10:02 PM

Is there any way I can put an A/C in a 1970 GMC that never had an A/C

I need some info on the 1970 GMC PICKUP fleetside model.
Is there a way to get a brand new metal bed???
I hope I have it in the right post.

**Ron 586** · 06-28-2007, 10:26 PM

Yes you can put A/C on your truck but it won't be cheap. Some of the site vendors and supporters have them. You can buy most any part you need for your bed also but your best bet would be to find a bed from the Southwest that is rust free. Watch our parts for sale area and FAQ section and you might get lucky.

ChevLoRay · 06-28-2007, 10:28 PM

With enough money, anything is possible.

There are A/C units available for your truck. Check out the aftermarket A/C manufacturers that are listed in Rod and Custom, for instance. Vintage Air is but one.

As for the bed, short wheelbase Fleetside bed parts are available. LWB isn't. Goodmark has 'em. Mar-K has stepside components, I believe. There may be others.

88-98 Stepside beds can also be installed, but the rear wheel opening is different than the front wheel opening. Still the later-style body accent lines actually line up with the older body style.

Random Guy · 06-28-2007, 10:33 PM

If I can put it on 68 you can put it on 70. That being said it is not cheap, expect to pay at least 1k just for the parts if you want factory style. A little less if you can deal with an underdash system. As to the bed I know for a fact that Jim Carter Clasic Truck Parts has patches for metal beds.

70' GMC · 06-28-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Random Guy

If I can put it on 68 you can put it on 70. That being said it is not cheap, expect to pay at least 1k just for the parts if you want factory style. A little less if you can deal with an underdash system. As to the bed I know for a fact that Jim Carter Clasic Truck Parts has patches for metal beds.

is the patches the exact gauge for the bed?

Random Guy · 06-28-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

is the patches the exact gauge for the bed?

exact? I dunno. But I could not see any differnce when I patched it. It was close enuff that you couldnt tell when it was done.

hambone1958 · 06-29-2007, 08:12 AM

Ron, I have a LWB metal floor out of my truck that I converted to wood it is mint. The bed came from Arizona the floor has been sitting outside and I'm sure it has surface rust it's in Coinjock NC at my mechanics shop and if you want it come get it. You can tell me what it's worth when you pick it up.

2FastEddie · 06-29-2007, 03:16 PM

Hambone, great pics of your buildup. I am curious about the metal to wood conversion. Did you swap beds for the conversion or remove the metal floor and replace with wood in the same bed (if that's possible)? Thanks.

hambone1958 · 07-01-2007, 02:18 PM

Fast Eddie, It was a metal floor we replaced it with a Mar K wood bed conversion kit.

06-28-2007, 10:02 PM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	A/C, and some info PLEASE *Is there any way I can put an* *A/C* in a 1970 GMC that never had an *A/C* I need some *info* on the 1970 GMC PICKUP fleetside model. Is there a way to get a brand new *metal bed*??? I hope I have it in the right post. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

06-28-2007, 10:26 PM	#2
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: A/C, and some info PLEASE Yes you can put A/C on your truck but it won't be cheap. Some of the site vendors and supporters have them. You can buy most any part you need for your bed also but your best bet would be to find a bed from the Southwest that is rust free. Watch our parts for sale area and FAQ section and you might get lucky. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

06-28-2007, 10:28 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: A/C, and some info PLEASE With enough money, anything is possible. There are A/C units available for your truck. Check out the aftermarket A/C manufacturers that are listed in Rod and Custom, for instance. Vintage Air is but one. As for the bed, short wheelbase Fleetside bed parts are available. LWB isn't. Goodmark has 'em. Mar-K has stepside components, I believe. There may be others. 88-98 Stepside beds can also be installed, but the rear wheel opening is different than the front wheel opening. Still the later-style body accent lines actually line up with the older body style. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-28-2007, 10:33 PM	#4
Random Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	Re: A/C, and some info PLEASE If I can put it on 68 you can put it on 70. That being said it is not cheap, expect to pay at least 1k just for the parts if you want factory style. A little less if you can deal with an underdash system. As to the bed I know for a fact that Jim Carter Clasic Truck Parts has patches for metal beds. __________________ CARPE CERVASIUM! 1968 C10 Fleetside LWB Remember Cthulu is watching you! / (@) (@) \

06-29-2007, 08:12 AM	#7
hambone1958 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Point Harbor NC Posts: 299	Re: A/C, and some info PLEASE Ron, I have a LWB metal floor out of my truck that I converted to wood it is mint. The bed came from Arizona the floor has been sitting outside and I'm sure it has surface rust it's in Coinjock NC at my mechanics shop and if you want it come get it. You can tell me what it's worth when you pick it up. __________________ Alan

06-29-2007, 03:16 PM	#8
2FastEddie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 18	Re: A/C, and some info PLEASE Hambone, great pics of your buildup. I am curious about the metal to wood conversion. Did you swap beds for the conversion or remove the metal floor and replace with wood in the same bed (if that's possible)? Thanks.

07-01-2007, 02:18 PM	#9
hambone1958 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Point Harbor NC Posts: 299	Re: A/C, and some info PLEASE Fast Eddie, It was a metal floor we replaced it with a Mar K wood bed conversion kit. __________________ Alan



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