Aftermarket AC

[smashingchuck]

I've been thinking about adding A/C to my truck... I looked at the kit from Vintage Air, but have a few questions for you guys out there that have it.

Right now, I have nothing as far as the stock system. I have no controls, no heater box, and no vents. My firewall is shaved smooth. I intend to keep it this way. Will the direct fit vintage air kit work for me in this application, or do I need to get a more universal stand alone kit to make this work?

Does anybody have underhood shots of an installed vintage air kit?

[7T7]

Yeah, the "Sure Fit" isn’t for you. The Gen-II 68000 is probably more of what you need.
Their Gen II systems allow you to pick your control panel and other options like vents and other little goodies.
Give them a call. They were really helpful when I was shopping for my system.

[smashingchuck]

anyone have under hood pics? trying to figure out how I'm going to have two compressors under the hood.

[boatpuller]

i did a sure fit like frank (7t7). who gave me a few tips.but,mine had a factory a/c cab and some parts already.if you call em they'll hook you up with something.their pretty good to work with.i switched my compressor over to the passenger side an my alternator to the drivers side.which created a whole new problem that alan grove brackets solved.those guys are the best.they know there stuff.when your trying to figure out how to get it all lined out.here's a couple of pics.if you need any help p.m i try to help.

[78BO]

I'm in the need to replace an AC that has been taken out. I just looked at the Sure Fit and prices. They price a kit for 16-1800, is that for everything you need?

[toomanytoyz]

Here is an Example of Dual Compressor Mtg's, Hope it Help's..........

Rick

[smashingchuck]

Now we are getting some where. I will definatley be contacting Alan grove when it some time to mount my alternator, power steering, and two compressors.


Boat Puller- what with the hose going to the cab by the steering column?

[Pyrotechnic]

Hey boatpuller, Are you still using the stock power steering bracket pump and brackets ? I was looking at getting the same setup.

[moneyeater]

Boat Puller- what with the hose going to the cab by the steering column?[/QUOTE]

That are the hoses for the hydroboostbrakesystem!

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Hey boatpuller, Are you still using the stock power steering bracket pump and brackets ? I was looking at getting the same setup.

nope...............grove hooked me up there too.of all the companies iv'e dealt with in my build,they have the most knowledgeable phone help of anybody.you talk to long time employees that know what their selling.their brackets are awesome and you can paint them your color's.vintage air can supply you with brackets.but,i ended up getting the wrong ones from them twice.and found out they get them from alan grove anyway.so,i cut out the middle man.called grove and finally got it right.messing around with brackets can be a nightmare it's nice to find someone who know's their stuff.

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by moneyeater

Boat Puller- what with the hose going to the cab by the steering column?

That are the hoses for the hydroboostbrakesystem![/QUOTE]

bingo...........hydroboost.those are kinda old pics.iadded some bling since.

[Pyrotechnic]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

nope...............grove hooked me up there too.of all the companies iv'e dealt with in my build,they have the most knowledgeable phone help of anybody.you talk to long time employees that know what their selling.their brackets are awesome and you can paint them your color's.vintage air can supply you with brackets.but,i ended up getting the wrong ones from them twice.and found out they get them from alan grove anyway.so,i cut out the middle man.called grove and finally got it right.messing around with brackets can be a nightmare it's nice to find someone who know's their stuff.

Thanks for the info!

[smashingchuck]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

That are the hoses for the hydroboostbrakesystem!

bingo...........hydroboost.those are kinda old pics.iadded some bling since.[/QUOTE]

I thought that's what they might be, but they kinda looked like they were coming from the passenger side. thanks for all the help!