02-21-2008, 11:32 PM | #1 |
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Vintage Air Advice
I am looking at putting a vintage air surefit system in my truck soon. I was hopping I could get some advice as were the best (least expensive) place to purchase from. I am on a tight budget but have been able to put aside some Christmas, Birthday, and side job money over the last couple years to install A/C in my truck.
I found a guy on ebay a couple months ago that had one for $985.50. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this supplier (Gordon’s rod shop Phone# 1-479-216-1994)? Would it be a good idea to replace the stock firewall insulation before installing the A/C or go with a newer material in that area? Is there any other things I need to do before I put the kit in that I could not do after the fact? I have already picked up a good used factory air controller at a junk yard for $5. I have a new 4 core radiator with a/c outlets and an electric fan in my stock shroud. Thanks for the help
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02-21-2008, 11:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Vintage Air Advice
Hey Its70,
I ran a search for vintage air and here are some threads that maybe useful... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ead.php?t=1745 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249479 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p/t-61810.html AND there is LOTS more.....but this will keep you busy reading for now.... Good luck and I hope this helps some.....By the way....post some pics of your install....I may need them when I finally save up for one!!!
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02-21-2008, 11:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: Vintage Air Advice
did that come with a condenser,also that is about the average price,i would do the work to the firewall before you get it,that was one of my options i was going to do to mine.i wanted a/c,better milage,and softer ride,and after adding it all up,it was more then another truck,but sounds like a good deal to me
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02-21-2008, 11:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: Vintage Air Advice
Get the "sure fit" kit for a 67-72 that uses a factory A/C controller, if you don't have one, you can buy one used, they're pretty $$$ new. If you get the kit that uses the "heater controls" you have very limited adjustability with your A/C.
I bought direct from vintage air. It was $1150 total w/ shipping.
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02-22-2008, 12:03 AM | #5 |
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Re: Vintage Air Advice
that second link on the second post is some of the best damn instructions i ever saw
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02-22-2008, 12:19 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Vintage Air Advice
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It blows ice cold in the summer. I have to turn it down after 10 minutes.
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02-22-2008, 01:05 AM | #7 |
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Re: Vintage Air Advice
Thanks guys for the quick responces. I think I will follow 67ChevyRedneck lead and order straight from the factory for the extra security, I get a little leary of ebay when I would be spending that much money.
67ChevyRedneck I do have a factory controler I plan to use for the better control. What did you do to your firewall before you installed your surefit system?
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02-22-2008, 01:54 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Vintage Air Advice
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Read through my FAQ (the second link, second post) and you'll get more info than you could want
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