Air Conditioning in your Truck?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slmd92DIME · 07-16-2008, 10:10 PM

Just wondering who all has AC and how did you do it... need some good pointers guys.. what parts you used where you mounted everything. Thanks a lot in advance.

fchava · 07-16-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

Just wondering who all has AC and how did you do it... need some good pointers guys.. what parts you used where you mounted everything. Thanks a lot in advance.

I am running the vintage air sure fit for our trucks. works great.

kevindtimm · 07-17-2008, 10:51 AM

I bought a serpentine system, condensor and (mark iv) evaporator at different swap meets during the past 1.5 years. I then bought a $100 vintage air kit with a dryer and tubing that I'll have to cut to fit and get crimped (part of the purchase price at the local rod shop).

I haven't gotten it all hooked up yet, but really, how hot can it get in Dallas in the summer

Imperial Kustom · 07-17-2008, 10:57 AM

I got the serpentine drive from an 88-98 truck for free. Came with a brand new alternator and compressor even! Now I need the same Vintage Air kit as Kevin and I will be set!

scotts62 · 07-17-2008, 06:15 PM

Yep vintage air for me too, havn't got to try it out yet though. not quite ready for it. And using a serp belt setup off a 88-98 chevy pickup

Slmd92DIME · 07-17-2008, 11:45 PM

0I looked on the website could one of you guys get me the link for the kit you are talking about... I am using serpentine off of a newer chevy also.. Thanks for the help so far.

fchava · 07-18-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

0I looked on the website could one of you guys get me the link for the kit you are talking about... I am using serpentine off of a newer chevy also.. Thanks for the help so far.

I am running this kit
http://www.vintageair.com/cat2007/51.pdf

ClassicAutoResto · 07-18-2008, 04:06 PM

84 chevy van A/C. Replacing the entire factory heater/ducts/switches etc. The 84 box splits at the firewall, and takes up less room than the original hetaer. The duct is 3-4.5 inches square & attaches in sections. The A/C hoses will have to come from an 84 pickup application, and I need a low mount compressor bracket. The remainder will be used from the 84 right down to the harness and switches. I will use a new evap, drier, hoses, and orifice tube. I will also go R134A. The 65 firewall will be gutted to move all the 84 accessories such as Master, Booster, wire harness, column, and of course the Heat/AC box. Jerry

*blackedoutharley* · 07-18-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fchava

I am running this kit
http://www.vintageair.com/cat2007/51.pdf

What was the installation like? Pain or simple?

I too want A/C (along with tilt and pwr brakes and pwr steering and electic windows and seats and, and, and.... ).

LOL

scotts62 · 07-18-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blackedoutharley

What was the installation like? Pain or simple?

I too want A/C (along with tilt and pwr brakes and pwr steering and electic windows and seats and, and, and.... ).

LOL

I think the hardest part of it all was molding the vents into the dash.. other than that drill two holes for the water outlets and 3 for mounting the unit. it went pretty smooth on mine anyways

ampsyco · 07-19-2008, 09:12 PM

i have an old air setup. installed about 4 months ago. i drive my truck daily.

its gets about 42 degrees when cruising at 65 to 70 mph.

easy install also. took about 4 or 5 hours.

if you want more info e-mail me at ampsyco@gmail.com

Iron-Butt · 07-20-2008, 08:43 AM

Hi, this the under hood shot of the old air when it was finished.

Iron-Butt · 07-20-2008, 08:50 AM

This is the under dash shot. The old air kit was a great fit. The only problem I had was that I bought from a local vendor who said it was a complete a-z kit when it was not. He gave me a complete Old Air kit on the inside but made up the kit for under the hood. I had to contact the vendor and the Old Air company and they took care of the minor differences.

Iron-Butt · 07-20-2008, 09:00 AM

Another shot of under the hood.

Iron-Butt · 07-20-2008, 09:03 AM

The dash controls.

Iron-Butt · 07-20-2008, 09:08 AM

While I was adding the ac system we installed these in both doors.

66Gilbert · 07-20-2008, 09:11 AM

I am working on my A/C today, does any one know how much freon a Vintage Air system holds for one of our trucks?

coolair · 07-20-2008, 06:51 PM

66Gilbert - all VA systems hold 1.8lbs of 134a refrigerant. You can download this info from the download section of the VA web site -

I went the custom route with my AC system and used a universal Gen II evaporator in my 65. It will blow 38-40 degree air out the vents on a 98 degree day.

scotts62 · 07-20-2008, 09:09 PM

Here is my work in progress, there is more done but no updated picture yet

kevindtimm · 07-21-2008, 11:46 AM

The kit I have (fittings, etc.) is as follows:

http://nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=31700-VUD

Slmd92DIME · 07-21-2008, 04:25 PM

Looks really good guys... thanks for the help.

brawley · 07-22-2008, 11:57 PM

Is that a 1 piece glass kit? does anybody know of 1 piece glass kits for 60- 63 cabs?

Fastrucken · 07-23-2008, 01:18 AM

Coolair... Is that the van tilt column??

I would stay away from old air. Their under dash unit isnt that good compaired to VA or classic auto air. I'm about to junk my Old air setup for a VA gen iv under dash kit. this is the best way to go hands down.

Graham

Chevyman680063 · 07-23-2008, 04:27 AM

Coolair, I really like your setup. This here is my setup. So what do ya think?

I seriously need an A/C system though with it being as hot as it is here, just don't have the funds for it right now.

**TR65** · 07-23-2008, 12:21 PM

Hey Coolair,

That is one nice looking dash in your 65. You found a good use for the ash tray hole, clever.

TR

07-16-2008, 10:10 PM	#1
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Just wondering who all has AC and how did you do it... need some good pointers guys.. what parts you used where you mounted everything. Thanks a lot in advance. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

07-17-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? I bought a serpentine system, condensor and (mark iv) evaporator at different swap meets during the past 1.5 years. I then bought a $100 vintage air kit with a dryer and tubing that I'll have to cut to fit and get crimped (part of the purchase price at the local rod shop). I haven't gotten it all hooked up yet, but really, how hot can it get in Dallas in the summer

07-17-2008, 10:57 AM	#4
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? I got the serpentine drive from an 88-98 truck for free. Came with a brand new alternator and compressor even! Now I need the same Vintage Air kit as Kevin and I will be set!

07-17-2008, 06:15 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Yep vintage air for me too, havn't got to try it out yet though. not quite ready for it. And using a serp belt setup off a 88-98 chevy pickup __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

07-17-2008, 11:45 PM	#6
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? 0I looked on the website could one of you guys get me the link for the kit you are talking about... I am using serpentine off of a newer chevy also.. Thanks for the help so far. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

07-18-2008, 04:06 PM	#8
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? 84 chevy van A/C. Replacing the entire factory heater/ducts/switches etc. The 84 box splits at the firewall, and takes up less room than the original hetaer. The duct is 3-4.5 inches square & attaches in sections. The A/C hoses will have to come from an 84 pickup application, and I need a low mount compressor bracket. The remainder will be used from the 84 right down to the harness and switches. I will use a new evap, drier, hoses, and orifice tube. I will also go R134A. The 65 firewall will be gutted to move all the 84 accessories such as Master, Booster, wire harness, column, and of course the Heat/AC box. Jerry

07-19-2008, 09:12 PM	#11
ampsyco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 142	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? i have an old air setup. installed about 4 months ago. i drive my truck daily. its gets about 42 degrees when cruising at 65 to 70 mph. easy install also. took about 4 or 5 hours. if you want more info e-mail me at ampsyco@gmail.com

07-20-2008, 08:43 AM	#12
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Hi, this the under hood shot of the old air when it was finished. Attached Images __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

07-20-2008, 08:50 AM	#13
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? This is the under dash shot. The old air kit was a great fit. The only problem I had was that I bought from a local vendor who said it was a complete a-z kit when it was not. He gave me a complete Old Air kit on the inside but made up the kit for under the hood. I had to contact the vendor and the Old Air company and they took care of the minor differences. Attached Images __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up. Last edited by Iron-Butt; 07-20-2008 at 08:53 AM. Reason: wrong picture

07-20-2008, 09:00 AM	#14
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Another shot of under the hood. Attached Images __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

07-20-2008, 09:03 AM	#15
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? The dash controls. Attached Images __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

07-20-2008, 09:08 AM	#16
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? While I was adding the ac system we installed these in both doors. Attached Images __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

07-20-2008, 09:11 AM	#17
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? I am working on my A/C today, does any one know how much freon a Vintage Air system holds for one of our trucks?

07-20-2008, 06:51 PM	#18
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? 66Gilbert - all VA systems hold 1.8lbs of 134a refrigerant. You can download this info from the download section of the VA web site - I went the custom route with my AC system and used a universal Gen II evaporator in my 65. It will blow 38-40 degree air out the vents on a 98 degree day.

07-20-2008, 09:09 PM	#19
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Here is my work in progress, there is more done but no updated picture yet __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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07-21-2008, 11:46 AM	#20
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? The kit I have (fittings, etc.) is as follows: http://nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=31700-VUD

07-21-2008, 04:25 PM	#21
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Looks really good guys... thanks for the help. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

07-22-2008, 11:57 PM	#22
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Is that a 1 piece glass kit? does anybody know of 1 piece glass kits for 60- 63 cabs?

07-23-2008, 01:18 AM	#23
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Coolair... Is that the van tilt column?? I would stay away from old air. Their under dash unit isnt that good compaired to VA or classic auto air. I'm about to junk my Old air setup for a VA gen iv under dash kit. this is the best way to go hands down. Graham __________________ A good friend will come bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "That was ****ing awesome."

07-23-2008, 04:27 AM	#24
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Coolair, I really like your setup. This here is my setup. So what do ya think? I seriously need an A/C system though with it being as hot as it is here, just don't have the funds for it right now. Attached Images

07-23-2008, 12:21 PM	#25
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Air Conditioning in your Truck?? Hey Coolair, That is one nice looking dash in your 65. You found a good use for the ash tray hole, clever. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

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