100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tibbetts Racing · 05-18-2008, 05:38 AM

how does everyone else with no a/c deal with it? 3 days in the 90s and higher isnt very fun.

SBTork · 05-18-2008, 06:41 AM

I always tried to drive faster with the vent windows turned all the way out.

Tibbetts Racing · 05-18-2008, 06:51 AM

lol. i do that too.

Square84 · 05-18-2008, 08:19 AM

its easier to deal with the heat than blow that $4 a gallon gas mileage that our trucks are known to get!

Curly86 · 05-18-2008, 02:05 PM

Put a sliding rear window in and that will help I put one in my 86 and it helps alot

manimal · 05-18-2008, 03:16 PM

If you have a vinyl seat, carry a bottle of water with you and DRENCH yourself...lol just kidding.
Think of how hot it would feel outside after driving with the AC on.

Thumpin455 · 05-18-2008, 03:22 PM

I live in the north. The warmest it has gotten so far this year is 72. It stays nice all summer and only gets hot for a week or two. Sure the winter is super long with an average of 300 inches of snow, but its ok.

When I live in Charleston, I didnt have AC in the car for the most part. I worked outside on a flightline willed with cargo jets, loading them with cargo. So I was used to being quite hot. Between enlistments living in Nebraska I worked in a factory that was 80 in winter and 130+ in summer, so 100 felt rather chilly at times...

You get used to it. If you dont like no AC in your car buy a pos econobox that has it.

Or stop being a wimp. j/k

Mickey_D · 05-18-2008, 03:26 PM

Heh, I'm still using my heater full blast when I get off work...

babyJay · 05-18-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey_D

Heh, I'm still using my heater full blast when I get off work...

I'm using it on the way to work. It's still getting into the 40's at night here! I'm ready for some 90 degree weather! Summer in Indiana is rather short, and I prefer to be too hot than too cold.

My DD has A/C, but it's a full size van. It takes forever to cool it down enough to make a difference. It's basically useless, unless you're hitting the interstate for at least a 40 mile trip. In town, forget it, you'll arrive at your destination sweating due to having the windows up hoping the AC will cool ya down. Climb out of the van and people look at ya like an idiot for having your windows up!

Niether of my trucks that run and drive have A/C.

One way to deal with it would be to find a donor parts truck and switch all the stuff over to your ride. They also make an aftermarket AC kit for the trucks to "retrofit" into these. Get out your wallet tho, it'll cost ya.

LONGHAIR · 05-18-2008, 04:10 PM

If it is 100 outside, I highly doubt that it is "only" 120 inside....Gee how helpful is that?

Mickey_D · 05-19-2008, 03:10 AM

I agree Longhair. When I still had my 2001 Neon and it would touch 100F outside, the inside thermometer would error out. BTW, it could read to 150F. The only reason it would error out is because it went too high (or too low. It only read down to -45F).

Tibbetts Racing · 05-19-2008, 03:43 AM

i was just guestimating the temp in the truck. the point is it gets hot!

68GMCCustom · 05-19-2008, 07:59 AM

mount up a bumper to bumper pipe rack on top of the truck and load it up with something light like pvc or thin plywood, something to block the sun. You'd have your own mobile shade tree.

...that said a rear slider helps quite a bit.

Pyrotechnic · 05-19-2008, 08:48 AM

The sliding rear window is a good way to go. You got lots of air without all the wind noise. My current truck doesn't have one though, and I really prefer the look of the regular rear glass.

My truck has A/C, but shortly after I bought it, it seemed like all the freon leaked out so I took off the compressor and lines. One day I'm going to get a small Sanden compressor, have some customs lines made, and fill it with R134A and have my A/C back.

BLE 'BURBAN · 05-19-2008, 08:57 AM

I've got no A.C. either up here and there are times when I'll got out to get into my Burb and it's like opening up a blast furnace and stepping inside. I've been thinking about ordering up a couple of these for it.

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05-18-2008, 05:38 AM	#1
Tibbetts Racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 22	100 degrees outside, 120 in the truck. how does everyone else with no a/c deal with it? 3 days in the 90s and higher isnt very fun. __________________ 1973 k 15 350, flowmasters, 4 spd w/ granny low, 4 inch lift on 35s. Last edited by Tibbetts Racing; 05-18-2008 at 05:40 AM.

05-18-2008, 06:41 AM	#2
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. I always tried to drive faster with the vent windows turned all the way out. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

05-18-2008, 06:51 AM	#3
Tibbetts Racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 22	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. lol. i do that too. __________________ 1973 k 15 350, flowmasters, 4 spd w/ granny low, 4 inch lift on 35s.

05-18-2008, 08:19 AM	#4
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. its easier to deal with the heat than blow that $4 a gallon gas mileage that our trucks are known to get! __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

05-18-2008, 02:05 PM	#5
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. Put a sliding rear window in and that will help I put one in my 86 and it helps alot __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

05-18-2008, 03:16 PM	#6
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. If you have a vinyl seat, carry a bottle of water with you and DRENCH yourself...lol just kidding. Think of how hot it would feel outside after driving with the AC on. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

05-18-2008, 03:22 PM	#7
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. I live in the north. The warmest it has gotten so far this year is 72. It stays nice all summer and only gets hot for a week or two. Sure the winter is super long with an average of 300 inches of snow, but its ok. When I live in Charleston, I didnt have AC in the car for the most part. I worked outside on a flightline willed with cargo jets, loading them with cargo. So I was used to being quite hot. Between enlistments living in Nebraska I worked in a factory that was 80 in winter and 130+ in summer, so 100 felt rather chilly at times... You get used to it. If you dont like no AC in your car buy a pos econobox that has it. Or stop being a wimp. j/k __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

05-18-2008, 03:26 PM	#8
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. Heh, I'm still using my heater full blast when I get off work... __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

05-18-2008, 04:10 PM	#10
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. If it is 100 outside, I highly doubt that it is "only" 120 inside....Gee how helpful is that?

05-19-2008, 03:10 AM	#11
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. I agree Longhair. When I still had my 2001 Neon and it would touch 100F outside, the inside thermometer would error out. BTW, it could read to 150F. The only reason it would error out is because it went too high (or too low. It only read down to -45F). __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

05-19-2008, 03:43 AM	#12
Tibbetts Racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 22	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. i was just guestimating the temp in the truck. the point is it gets hot! __________________ 1973 k 15 350, flowmasters, 4 spd w/ granny low, 4 inch lift on 35s.

05-19-2008, 07:59 AM	#13
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. mount up a bumper to bumper pipe rack on top of the truck and load it up with something light like pvc or thin plywood, something to block the sun. You'd have your own mobile shade tree. ...that said a rear slider helps quite a bit. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-19-2008, 08:48 AM	#14
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. The sliding rear window is a good way to go. You got lots of air without all the wind noise. My current truck doesn't have one though, and I really prefer the look of the regular rear glass. My truck has A/C, but shortly after I bought it, it seemed like all the freon leaked out so I took off the compressor and lines. One day I'm going to get a small Sanden compressor, have some customs lines made, and fill it with R134A and have my A/C back.

05-19-2008, 08:57 AM	#15
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: 100 degrese outside, 120 in the truck. I've got no A.C. either up here and there are times when I'll got out to get into my Burb and it's like opening up a blast furnace and stepping inside. I've been thinking about ordering up a couple of these for it. http://http://hobbies-leisure.drleonards.com/Hobbies-Leisure/Auto-Accessories/Solar-Powered-Auto-Cool/34607.cfm __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 05-19-2008 at 08:57 AM.



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