Vintage air install

[BLE 'BURBAN]

Just curious if anyone here has installed a vintage air heater/a.c. system in their trucks and if so how hard was it?

[Slonaker]

Someone did. Boatpuller, maybe?

Slonaker

[LMDGUY]

never did one in a C10, but have done them in some hot rods and fords. straight foward, good instructions

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by Slonaker

Someone did. Boatpuller, maybe?

Slonaker

bingo, slonaker....good memory

it was a good winter project.tore my cab completly down and put dynamat and carpet in at the same time.it's not real difficult.but it's alot easier to tear out everything.which may be a hassle if it's your daily driver.i mainly had some bracket issue's as i swapped the compressor and alt to the other side from there stock location's.they have pretty good instruction's and their tech support is helpful.and the bottom line is it really perform's well.let me know if you need anymore help or have a specific question.glad to help.

[87Bob]

Hey Boatpuller how about some pictures of the engine compartment? I'd like to see how things mount up under the hood. Thanks!

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by 87Bob

Hey Boatpuller how about some pictures of the engine compartment? I'd like to see how things mount up under the hood. Thanks!

i'll snap a couple new one's and post em this weekend Bob.

[f.monroe]

Originally Posted by 87Bob

Hey Boatpuller how about some pictures of the engine compartment? I'd like to see how things mount up under the hood. Thanks!

You are in for a treat when he gets those pics posted .
Frank

[stepside454]

here is mine. I had it installed at the body shop while it was apart after the wreckI was involved in last year. I helped with it some. it really was pretty strait forward, instruction were easy to follow. works & looks great.

[BLE 'BURBAN]

Now my next question is.... Can this set up be hooked up to an O.E.M. A.C. compressor on a 1990 suburban with a serpentine belt system where the compressor mounts on the passengers side?

[stepside454]

go to vintage airs website, or if you call em I bet they can answer your question

[crawdadfox]

Stepside454, did your truck have factory a/c ? I will be installing a Dropmember on my 77 with fact. a/c and you have to remove the fact. stuff for tire clearence. That set up look's super clean, and would solve my prob.

[stepside454]

yes mine was a factory ac truck. this is a Sure-Fit Kit from Vintage Air. You have to use a non A/C dash controller with it. John

[BLE 'BURBAN]

Originally Posted by stepside454

yes mine was a factory ac truck. this is a Sure-Fit Kit from Vintage Air. You have to use a non A/C dash controller with it. John

I 'm thinking about using the controler that Dakota Digital offers up now.



Here's the full info on it......
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd475.htm

[stepside454]

I have no idea if that could be made to work with it or not

[BLE 'BURBAN]

Originally Posted by stepside454

I have no idea if that could be made to work with it or not

this is right from the link above.....
Dakota Digital is proud to release the DCC-2200 Digital Climate Control system designed for Vintage Air Gen-II Air Conditioning systems! Created to interface directly to a Gen-II Air Conditioning system, the DCC-2200 provides convenience of full climate control.
Similar to other Dakota Digital instruments, the DCC-2200 offers a full character Vaccum Fluorescent Digital readout for a simple and beautiful approach to updating your A/C system. With a direct plug-in into the Vintage Air Gen-II's wiring harness and the addition of three temperature senders installation is nearly effortless. Backed by a Limited 24-month Warranty against manufacturer defects, Dakota Digital provides the accuracy and performance you've come to expect from an American Made Product!

[87Bob]

Originally Posted by stepside454

here is mine. I had it installed at the body shop while it was apart after the wreckI was involved in last year. I helped with it some. it really was pretty strait forward, instruction were easy to follow. works & looks great.

Why did they install the compressor on the left hand side? On the right the lines would be shorter and not cross over the engine.

[87Bob]

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

I 'm thinking about using the controler that Dakota Digital offers up now.



Here's the full info on it......
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd475.htm

Does it fit in the opening for the existing controls and take over all the functions? For 399.00 it should.

[stepside454]

Originally Posted by 87Bob

Why did they install the compressor on the left hand side? On the right the lines would be shorter and not cross over the engine.

than I would have had to buy new alternater brkts(already had these). Also, the sure fit kit for this truck mounts the compressor on the drivers side, if it were mounted on the pass. side, I would have to toss the lines that come with the system & make all new lines

[bwilder10h]

How much is the vintage air kit for our trucks? I cant find prices anywhere...

Any online dealers? Three dealers numbers I called listed in Ohio on vintage's website are out of service.

[stepside454]

I paid 1256.00 for the complete sure fit kit, including shipping from Vintage Air. Plus I paid an additional 50.00 for the polished on the compressor.

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by stepside454

than I would have had to buy new alternater brkts(already had these). Also, the sure fit kit for this truck mounts the compressor on the drivers side, if it were mounted on the pass. side, I would have to toss the lines that come with the system & make all new lines

you have to get new brackets to mount compressor on passenger side.you shouldn't have to toss lines.mine came with only one end attached.then you cut the hose to the length you want and get the fittings for the other end crimped to fit.stepside 454 your engine compartment turned out very nice.ble burban i think what your asking with compressor and belt system would be doable.just call em they'll make you a system.that digital controller wouldn't work with my system.everything is cable activated like the stock setup.i'll post a pic of my system later today.....i gota go build a fence.

[stepside454]

Thanks Boat. Im pleased with it. If you mounted the compressor on the pass. side, the line they give you coming out of the driver side of the radiator support going to the compressor from the condensor coil would have to be modified to go back over to the passenger side. John

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Now my next question is.... Can this set up be hooked up to an O.E.M. A.C. compressor on a 1990 suburban with a serpentine belt system where the compressor mounts on the passengers side?

i know you live in anchorage.i didn't realize you guy's got that many hot days?their heater and defrost work good,just for your info.

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by stepside454

Thanks Boat. Im pleased with it. If you mounted the compressor on the pass. side, the line they give you coming out of the driver side of the radiator support going to the compressor from the condensor coil would have to be modified to go back over to the passenger side. John

yeah,they sent me the hard line for that.i ordered it all with passenger side mount in mind.they'll work with people.my advice to the guy's wanting to do this is........."call em".

[azfab]

how much did the ac kits run on the sqares?