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07-12-2007, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Milton, FL
Posts: 64
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A/C Choice
Okay,
I know that the topic of A/C have been posted already, but what I want to know is Which one do I buy? Vintage? Old Air? There is also a company in Tampa, Florida that says they have the best for really hot weather. Classic Auto Air. They have units listed on ebay. Has anyone ever heard of them? Let me hear it 67-72chevytrucks! Which should I buy? Keith |
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07-12-2007, 09:39 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
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Re: A/C Choice
I really LOVE my vintage air unit. I have to turn it down after about 10 minutes. Make sure you have a good 4 core radiator and a good clutch fan, or electric fans! My truck is currently running a little hot, but I've got a 7 blade clutch fan on the way, if that doesn't fix it, I'm going electric!
I also had to add several hundred dollars to the cost of my kit. I had my system purged (sucked out) by a shop plus the cost of the R-134A, belts, etc. I also had to buy several tools. I bought a dremel to cut out the center vent and a couple hole saw bits ( $25 for two of 'em at lowes!) I also swapped to a short water pump and had to put my alternator on the DS. If I EVER get some free time I'm going to do a complete write up on the install, I have like 150 pictures  I work so friggin much, that's where I am now... sigh... 14 hour days....
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07-13-2007, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lafayette Georgia
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Re: A/C Choice
I have Vintage Air on both of my trucks. I'm a believer!
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07-13-2007, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Upstate new york
Posts: 240
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Re: A/C Choice
my system is from old air products out of fort worth and it works great plus a straight forward install
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07-14-2007, 04:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lancaster, SC
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Re: A/C Choice
I just put in a Classic Auto Air complete unit. Im pretty satisfied with their quality and helpful staff.
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07-14-2007, 06:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rock Hill, SC
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Re: A/C Choice
How much for the diff systems guys? thanks.
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07-14-2007, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Texas
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Re: A/C Choice
clalssic auto air runs about $1200 for the system and about $1000 for the install if it was a previous air truck...
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07-14-2007, 11:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 14
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Re: A/C Choice
my only complaint is that i kept my factory dash controller...however the temp switch and selector switch are bassakwards...cold is hot etc...dont know why the didnt think to make it correct
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07-14-2007, 04:22 PM
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Active Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Upstate new york
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Re: A/C Choice
mine was around 1200.00 and came will all i needed to install including the new stuff for the controls plus the install is straight forward so save yourself the 1000.00 for install
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07-14-2007, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Milton, FL
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Re: A/C Choice
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Thanks 1970shortbed. I think you have the winning system. Keith |
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