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DT1 · 06-30-2013, 03:27 PM

Right now it's 108F here in the desert and is expected to get to 113F later.
The A/C in the house is really expensive to operate so me and the wife went for a nice long ride in the C10. The factory A/c works amazingly well in this heat. I'm really impressed with a system that is over 40 years old and still cools as well as a newer vehicle. I have a classic Mustang that has a Classic Air unit installed in it but it just doesn't work as well in this kind of heat. It's also fun to see other classics on the road with all the windows down.

SS Tim · 06-30-2013, 03:38 PM

And you are back already? Time to go back out maybe up to Wrightwood the back way up through Valyermo and enjoy the cooler air too.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-30-2013, 03:44 PM

Don't feel alone, it's already 100* here and we're not in the desert. The news said that Truckee is going to be in the 90s today. So even Nor Cal is hot!!
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DT1 · 06-30-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

And you are back already? Time to go back out maybe up to Wrightwood the back way up through Valyermo and enjoy the cooler air too.

Hey Tim,
Actually I get to go out by myself in about an hour to really give her a shake down. 109 right now.

SS Tim · 06-30-2013, 04:40 PM

Have fun and drive safe.

*Mister-B* · 06-30-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DT1

Right now it's 108F here in the desert and is expected to get to 113F later.
The A/C in the house is really expensive to operate so me and the wife went for a nice long ride in the C10. The factory A/c works amazingly well in this heat. I'm really impressed with a system that is over 40 years old and still cools as well as a newer vehicle. I have a classic Mustang that has a Classic Air unit installed in it but it just doesn't work as well in this kind of heat. It's also fun to see other classics on the road with all the windows down.

It's probably the same concept as to why the heaters work so well on these trucks. You're only heating or cooling the cab, instead of also heating/cooling the back seat.

You might consider ceramic tinted windows and a window shade. Makes a world of difference. I've got a black interior and no AC, so it is a must. You can see from this pic how shaded the interior gets with the window shade installed, and I didn't even go with very dark tint

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06-30-2013, 03:27 PM	#1
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	It's Hot Here TGF A/C! Right now it's 108F here in the desert and is expected to get to 113F later. The A/C in the house is really expensive to operate so me and the wife went for a nice long ride in the C10. The factory A/c works amazingly well in this heat. I'm really impressed with a system that is over 40 years old and still cools as well as a newer vehicle. I have a classic Mustang that has a Classic Air unit installed in it but it just doesn't work as well in this kind of heat. It's also fun to see other classics on the road with all the windows down.

06-30-2013, 03:38 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: It's Hot Here TGF A/C! And you are back already? Time to go back out maybe up to Wrightwood the back way up through Valyermo and enjoy the cooler air too. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

06-30-2013, 03:44 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,999	Re: It's Hot Here TGF A/C! Don't feel alone, it's already 100* here and we're not in the desert. The news said that Truckee is going to be in the 90s today. So even Nor Cal is hot!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-30-2013, 04:40 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: It's Hot Here TGF A/C! Have fun and drive safe. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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