Big Problem, No Problem With Vintage Air

[acl]

Last year i purchased what I thought was a sure fit ac system from vintage air. No doubt it would do but after spending big $$$ on this truck it was not what I had in mind. I ordered thur a dealer and was not asking the right questions or receiving good advise.My issues were many, plactic firewall cover looked bad, hard lines protrude thur firewall, after I had welded patches in, no controll in amount of heat and air all on or all off, just not a good deal. After calling Vintage Air and spending a little more $$ I am very pleased with this company. I returned my purchase and they helped me build a system for my truck. They built an evaporator for a smooth fire wall, sold me Factory A/C control panel for non-factory a c truck using cables instead of vacumn and lots of micro switches, I can now use a nice looking bulkhead instead of plastic cover, and can control ac and heat. I can't speak for the other A/C companies but I am extremely happy with the way I was treated and helped out of a situation I was led down the wrong path on. They have lots of options just ask. I think I made a good choice. I am not knocking the others but so far can say no wrong about V.A. If you have ?? please ask I have ask a lot of questions and would be glad to help someone else out. I have dealt with this over the last 4 months so I might have some input for those still deciding. Sorry so long winded not an easy story to tell.
Gary

[67ChevyRedneck]

Yep, great kit, LOVE IT.

For those who don't mind the plastic cover (my truck is a "driver") order the

"67-72 SURE FIT kit that USES FACTORY CONTROLS!"

Best kit there is for these trucks. Like stated above, using the "heater" controls gives you crappy control over the A/C, but using factory A/C controls gives you lots of control.

You can either buy one from vintage air or buy/rebuild one. I rebuilt one and had about $60 into it including the purchase price.

I think it came out nice.

Also, you can use a factory A/C cab or install factory A/C vents, or their "generic" ones come with the kit, just let them know what you plan to use. They can sell you everything.

Thanks for all the info and I agree with their service, top notch.

Edit: My fiance loves to be cold for some reason, and after about 5 minutes on high she turned it off

[Olden Days]

67ChevyRedneck, did you get the glove box back in? I installed vintage air leaving the glove box out untill last, thinking I could figure out how to get it in later even though the instructions say to do it first. I proved myself wrong. I still dont have a glove box installed.

[jkaylor68gmc]

Yeah, Rick Love and the gang are great guys.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by Olden Days

67ChevyRedneck, did you get the glove box back in? I installed vintage air leaving the glove box out untill last, thinking I could figure out how to get it in later even though the instructions say to do it first. I proved myself wrong. I still dont have a glove box installed.

Yeah, I've taken it in/out a couple times now. You have to install it angled above the VA unit. It will push in. If you don't want to scratch the paint, put tape all around the edge of the glove box opening.

Once it's pushed in, move it around until all the plastic is on the outside of the dash. It's tricky but can be done

DO install the A/C vent first! That's why I had to take it back out, I couldn't get it in once the glove box was installed. (You can see in the pics I forgot to install it )

[Olden Days]

Maybe I am retarded. You make it look so simple Thanks I'll go try some more.

[krue]

Good deal! I'll move this to Review board tomorrow.

[acl]

Whats the review board?

[Classic Bowties]

Great info ! Thanks, Cb