Air Conditioning questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

byates2 · 07-11-2011, 05:55 PM

Im looking at this vintage air 67-72 surefit ac system

Anyone ever use this kit, if so any advice or problems with it:

http://www.dreamershotrods.com/Vinta...dGMCTruck.aspx

gcburdic · 07-12-2011, 09:35 AM

check out this thread....these guys are vendors on the boards here and maybe able to help answer any questions for ya (and maybe a little discount too

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440037

70truckguy · 07-12-2011, 11:00 AM

I'm looking at the same thing too. Any opinions on the vintage air setup from someone using it?

**leddzepp** · 07-12-2011, 11:24 AM

i have heard nothing but good things about vintage air and old air products
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crushermechanic · 07-12-2011, 09:23 PM

i put the vintage air kit in my truck last year. i love it and works well. the kit was not that bad to install and has decent instructions.

kevmic28 · 07-12-2011, 10:39 PM

I have one. It works pretty good, install was easy. Only issue I have but not really anyones fault, is that it just cant keep my truck cool in the 105 plus temps were having in Texas.

GDUB68 · 07-12-2011, 10:54 PM

Its a great kit have installed it my old 72 that had factory air and currently have one in my 68 without factory air. I also added a trinary switch and an Old Air electric fan setup. It actually blows colder than my dodge magnum. The only small issue is the black plastic firewall cover you get some engine noise and wind noise from the thin plastic cover. If I ever get around to it I'll weld up the firewall and seal it up good. But all in all it's a great system.

70truckguy · 07-18-2011, 11:38 AM

Thanks, I have a vintage air kit on order.

Scottshotrods · 07-18-2011, 12:59 PM

We are a Dealer for Vintage air and have great deals for all the members on this site.
We have sold several kits to members on here and they have been all very happy on how the kit works in there truck.Vintage air is the only way to go PERIOD.

Justin

CSGAS · 07-18-2011, 01:09 PM

I liked the setup first time I saw it too...planned on a custom metal substitute for the ABS cover maybe with a "hidden" bulkhead connector as my only change, something I'd have to do with any choice.

Anyone tried making a cover with a small gap between it and the holes in the firewall so fresh air still flows before?

Should make sure that any reader knows "I'm not at that point...YET" but have put cobbled up AC systems in alternative tinkerings. Not gonna do that again.

07-11-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	Air Conditioning questions Im looking at this vintage air 67-72 surefit ac system Anyone ever use this kit, if so any advice or problems with it: http://www.dreamershotrods.com/Vinta...dGMCTruck.aspx __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB

07-12-2011, 09:35 AM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Air Conditioning questions check out this thread....these guys are vendors on the boards here and maybe able to help answer any questions for ya (and maybe a little discount too) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440037 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-12-2011, 11:00 AM	#3
70truckguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lipan, Texas Posts: 52	Re: Air Conditioning questions I'm looking at the same thing too. Any opinions on the vintage air setup from someone using it? __________________ Rich 1970 C/10 Step, 383/700R4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466601

07-12-2011, 11:24 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Air Conditioning questions i have heard nothing but good things about vintage air and old air products Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-12-2011, 09:23 PM	#5
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 361	Re: Air Conditioning questions i put the vintage air kit in my truck last year. i love it and works well. the kit was not that bad to install and has decent instructions.

07-12-2011, 10:39 PM	#6
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: Air Conditioning questions I have one. It works pretty good, install was easy. Only issue I have but not really anyones fault, is that it just cant keep my truck cool in the 105 plus temps were having in Texas. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

07-12-2011, 10:54 PM	#7
GDUB68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Parkland,Florida Posts: 50	Re: Air Conditioning questions Its a great kit have installed it my old 72 that had factory air and currently have one in my 68 without factory air. I also added a trinary switch and an Old Air electric fan setup. It actually blows colder than my dodge magnum. The only small issue is the black plastic firewall cover you get some engine noise and wind noise from the thin plastic cover. If I ever get around to it I'll weld up the firewall and seal it up good. But all in all it's a great system. __________________ 68 short stepside 68 camaro conv 30 model a coupe highboy 05 dodge magnum R/T 55 shoebox

07-18-2011, 11:38 AM	#8
70truckguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lipan, Texas Posts: 52	Re: Air Conditioning questions Thanks, I have a vintage air kit on order. __________________ Rich 1970 C/10 Step, 383/700R4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466601

07-18-2011, 12:59 PM	#9
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Air Conditioning questions We are a Dealer for Vintage air and have great deals for all the members on this site. We have sold several kits to members on here and they have been all very happy on how the kit works in there truck.Vintage air is the only way to go PERIOD. Justin

07-18-2011, 01:09 PM	#10
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: Air Conditioning questions I liked the setup first time I saw it too...planned on a custom metal substitute for the ABS cover maybe with a "hidden" bulkhead connector as my only change, something I'd have to do with any choice. Anyone tried making a cover with a small gap between it and the holes in the firewall so fresh air still flows before? Should make sure that any reader knows "I'm not at that point...YET" but have put cobbled up AC systems in alternative tinkerings. Not gonna do that again. __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305. Last edited by CSGAS; 07-18-2011 at 01:11 PM. Reason: clarification



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