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04-01-2015, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Big Rapids MI.
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Aftermarket air conditioning
Hi all, Have any of you members ever installed aftermarket air conditioning in a 70's era square body non factory air truck? Also if anybody has whats the price for completed install. Thanks all.
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04-01-2015, 04:18 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Gallatin, TN
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Re: Aftermarket air conditioning
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77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool" |
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04-02-2015, 05:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Louisville,Ky
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Re: Aftermarket air conditioning
Call around all the shops around you and get quotes,I'm guessing installed and charged 500 to 800 probably.
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04-03-2015, 08:39 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: North Texas
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Re: Aftermarket air conditioning
I'd do some research on companies that make aftermarket A/C for your truck. Then call those manufacturers to see if they can recommend an installer in your area.
Having installed Vintage Air in-dash systems in a 69 pickup and 55 Chevy car, I can tell you it's not a trivial task. So find someone who knows what they're doing.
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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04-03-2015, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: El Lago, TX
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Re: Aftermarket air conditioning
I put the Vintage Air kit in my truck about a year and a half ago. I took it to an authorized dealer I found on their website. Seems like there was only 1 authorized dealer in my area. The quote to put it in was about $1,500 and the quote to buy the kit was no cheaper than I could it buy it for myself directly from Vintage Air.
As much as I didn't feel like messing with the install, that was more than I was willing to spend.  I ended up installing it myself. I have a few pics of the install in my build thread. It wasn't too bad to install. Just take your time and follow the instructions.
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04-03-2015, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: North Texas
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Re: Aftermarket air conditioning
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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04-06-2015, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: El Lago, TX
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Re: Aftermarket air conditioning
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New gauges, vacuum pump and a hose crimping tool.
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