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55dude · 07-18-2007, 01:03 PM

dudes! just curious if anyone here has installed a "low buck" ac setup in their truck. were talking good old junkyard parts! i'm not interested in aftermarket setups as the ones i have heard were "bolt in" were far from it. i seem to have good luck using a combo of o.e.m. stuff. FEEDBACK PLEASE!

71chevylowrider · 07-18-2007, 01:06 PM

I know a guy on this board that has done it & wouldn't do it any other way he had great resulsts, his name is gmcjim, you could send him a pm if you don't get enough responses.

55dude · 07-18-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 71chevylowrider

I know a guy on this board that has done it & wouldn't do it any other way he had great resulsts, his name is gmcjim, you could send him a pm if you don't get enough responses.

did a member search for gmcjim and came up blank. must be more to his member name. anyone?

71chevylowrider · 07-18-2007, 11:28 PM

Sorry, my fault, his name here is GMC Jim, I forgot the space in the middle, he's a great older guy that knows ALOT about these trucks.

solidaxel · 07-18-2007, 11:42 PM

A/C is A/C, so just hang anything under the dash, pump and hoses will be the same pick the right condenser, belts and pulleys and you are good to go!! I had a old Frigking hanging under the dash for years works OK but the fan left a bit to be desired. Make sure the cab is SEALED as the A/C will work best if it is allowed to re-circulate cold air

GMC Jim · 07-18-2007, 11:47 PM

Here I is !!!...... Never had a real problem with parts for the original air conditioing system...Many of the parts are interchangeable with GM vehicles of that era... evaporator, condenser, etc. Plus, you can save big bucks and also have a stock system.........Jim

GMC Jim · 07-18-2007, 11:57 PM

Also, I installed my system and modified so that outside air is used at all times.... and never had a problem with the cooling of the cab...Several advantages to using outside air. The flapper valve doors can be sealed or removed so that there is no air leakage, in other words all the air has to go thru the evaporator or heater core...Also, allows mixture of heated air with aircondioned air, giving excellent defrost capabilities. The air in the cab is always fresh and usuing outside air as a source is a must if you or your passengers smoke....will give more details if you wish............. Jim

71chevylowrider · 07-24-2007, 07:42 PM

Great info Jim, I might have to think about doing it to my truck one of these days, after the new seat gets re-covered/re-foamed, after I re-build the posi unit I bought off of e-bay, then start searching for a good 700R-4, & on & on & on.

07-18-2007, 01:03 PM	#1
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	AD and TF air conditioning dudes! just curious if anyone here has installed a "low buck" ac setup in their truck. were talking good old junkyard parts! i'm not interested in aftermarket setups as the ones i have heard were "bolt in" were far from it. i seem to have good luck using a combo of o.e.m. stuff. FEEDBACK PLEASE!

07-18-2007, 01:06 PM	#2
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: AD and TF air conditioning I know a guy on this board that has done it & wouldn't do it any other way he had great resulsts, his name is gmcjim, you could send him a pm if you don't get enough responses.

07-18-2007, 11:28 PM	#4
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: AD and TF air conditioning Sorry, my fault, his name here is GMC Jim, I forgot the space in the middle, he's a great older guy that knows ALOT about these trucks.

07-18-2007, 11:42 PM	#5
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: AD and TF air conditioning A/C is A/C, so just hang anything under the dash, pump and hoses will be the same pick the right condenser, belts and pulleys and you are good to go!! I had a old Frigking hanging under the dash for years works OK but the fan left a bit to be desired. Make sure the cab is SEALED as the A/C will work best if it is allowed to re-circulate cold air __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-18-2007, 11:47 PM	#6
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: AD and TF air conditioning Here I is !!!...... Never had a real problem with parts for the original air conditioing system...Many of the parts are interchangeable with GM vehicles of that era... evaporator, condenser, etc. Plus, you can save big bucks and also have a stock system.........Jim __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

07-18-2007, 11:57 PM	#7
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: AD and TF air conditioning Also, I installed my system and modified so that outside air is used at all times.... and never had a problem with the cooling of the cab...Several advantages to using outside air. The flapper valve doors can be sealed or removed so that there is no air leakage, in other words all the air has to go thru the evaporator or heater core...Also, allows mixture of heated air with aircondioned air, giving excellent defrost capabilities. The air in the cab is always fresh and usuing outside air as a source is a must if you or your passengers smoke....will give more details if you wish............. Jim __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

07-24-2007, 07:42 PM	#8
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: AD and TF air conditioning Great info Jim, I might have to think about doing it to my truck one of these days, after the new seat gets re-covered/re-foamed, after I re-build the posi unit I bought off of e-bay, then start searching for a good 700R-4, & on & on & on.



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