AC line crimping. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gene · 02-10-2013, 01:55 PM

Got my vintage air system all installed except for the compressor lines that have to be professionally crimped, but i'm having trouble findidng a local place that does this. Anyone know of a chain store or parts store that does this? I dont want to leave my system open for a long period.

WETOWM · 02-10-2013, 01:57 PM

Try any radiator shops most of the ones around here do that

Gene · 02-10-2013, 02:02 PM

I read in another forum that NAPA does AC line crimping? Anyone try them?

**WIDESIDE72** · 02-10-2013, 06:47 PM

You should also be able to use any fork lift repair or pneumatic/ hydraulic supply house that works on industrial equipment. Nearly every large town has one.

Beelzeburb · 02-10-2013, 07:44 PM

I tried every auto parts store in town, then I started hitting up the agricultural and tractor shops too. No one had the right tools to crimp AC lines, nor did they know who around here might. Eventually someone sent me to a big rig diesel repair place on an off chance. Turned out that they are the only gig in town with an honest to goodness A/C crimping tool. That's how I got my Vintage Air hoses done.

Andy4639 · 02-10-2013, 07:53 PM

I took mine to a AC shop and had them done for like $40.00 total.

67c10rustbuket · 02-10-2013, 08:24 PM

Midwest hose in Oklahoma City or any place that services hydraulic equipment.
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**screaminchevypickup** · 02-11-2013, 07:33 AM

I can!!
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Gene · 02-11-2013, 04:41 PM

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I can!!
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I'd take u up on that if you weren't 2 hours away

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DesertCat · 02-11-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

I'd take u up on that if you weren't 2 hours away

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Might be cheap enough to mail them back and forth....

BigCountryx · 02-11-2013, 05:45 PM

Hard to believe that no one local has the tools to do it. I have 3 mechanic shops within 5 miles that do AC work and have the equipment to build/crimp hoses. I just had the shop that charged my AC crimp mine when I brought it in.

Crash_OK · 02-11-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

I'd take u up on that if you weren't 2 hours away

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Gene,

I am going to take some lines to Kyle (screaminchevypickup) soon. I could take yours if you could meet me in Checotah on a Sunday afternoon..

Gene · 02-11-2013, 07:30 PM

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Gene,

I am going to take some lines to Kyle (screaminchevypickup) soon. I could take yours if you could meet me in Checotah on a Sunday afternoon..

Thanks for the offer, but I found a small independent parts store in Muskogee that makes hydraulic hoses and they said they can do it, left them with them and should be done tomorrow. The store is Sheets Automotive in Muskogee if you decide you dont want to drive that far?

Crash_OK · 02-11-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Thanks for the offer, but I found a small independent parts store in Muskogee that makes hydraulic hoses and they said they can do it, left them with them and should be done tomorrow. The store is Sheets Automotive in Muskogee if you decide you dont want to drive that far?

OK .. thanks..

eldogg · 02-11-2013, 10:34 PM

I can too.
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02-10-2013, 01:55 PM	#1
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	AC line crimping. Got my vintage air system all installed except for the compressor lines that have to be professionally crimped, but i'm having trouble findidng a local place that does this. Anyone know of a chain store or parts store that does this? I dont want to leave my system open for a long period. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-10-2013, 01:57 PM	#2
WETOWM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ST LOUIS MO Posts: 2,107	Re: AC line crimping. Try any radiator shops most of the ones around here do that

02-10-2013, 02:02 PM	#3
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: AC line crimping. I read in another forum that NAPA does AC line crimping? Anyone try them? __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-10-2013, 06:47 PM	#4
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: AC line crimping. You should also be able to use any fork lift repair or pneumatic/ hydraulic supply house that works on industrial equipment. Nearly every large town has one.

02-10-2013, 07:44 PM	#5
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: AC line crimping. I tried every auto parts store in town, then I started hitting up the agricultural and tractor shops too. No one had the right tools to crimp AC lines, nor did they know who around here might. Eventually someone sent me to a big rig diesel repair place on an off chance. Turned out that they are the only gig in town with an honest to goodness A/C crimping tool. That's how I got my Vintage Air hoses done. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle

02-10-2013, 07:53 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: AC line crimping. I took mine to a AC shop and had them done for like $40.00 total. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-10-2013, 08:24 PM	#7
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: AC line crimping. Midwest hose in Oklahoma City or any place that services hydraulic equipment. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

02-11-2013, 07:33 AM	#8
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: AC line crimping. I can!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

02-11-2013, 05:45 PM	#11
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: AC line crimping. Hard to believe that no one local has the tools to do it. I have 3 mechanic shops within 5 miles that do AC work and have the equipment to build/crimp hoses. I just had the shop that charged my AC crimp mine when I brought it in. __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-11-2013, 10:34 PM	#15
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: AC line crimping. I can too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110



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