66 C10 A/C retrofit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rhodus · 06-22-2019, 12:23 AM

I want to put A/C in my 66 C10 and was looking for any suggestions. I have been looking on the web at Vintage Air and Restomod Air and have seen posts here about those two. I was wondering if anyone here has experience with Classic Auto Air. Their claims sound good, especially in build quality and serviceability.

**Clyde65** · 06-22-2019, 09:01 AM

Vintage Air is king, best out there. I have experience with Old air Products and have that in two trucks for over 15 years, no complaints.
I have heard good things about Classic Air but don’t have experience with them.

AcampoDave · 06-22-2019, 09:41 AM

Whichever way you go, don't overlook the "extras" you will be buying apart from the kit. They really add up. In my case it was a beefier radiator, a better fan, pulleys, belts, weather stripping on windows and doors, jute pad under the carpet, having the system charged, upgrading the control knobs so they more closely match the stock ones. I probably spent a good 700 bucks extra so as to do it right.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-22-2019, 11:31 AM

I wanted to keep my glove box and have a smaller foot print in the cab, I also used classic airs "Plan" to route the hoses, instead of thru the engine compartment firewall. To do all that I used a few company's components to build my system.

rhodus · 06-22-2019, 12:28 PM

Do you have photos of that install?

**nsb29** · 06-22-2019, 12:35 PM

And don’t forget Jim’s original vents

**The Rocknrod** · 06-22-2019, 03:59 PM

No but classic auto air instructions for our trucks is on this page and that's how I am plumbing the front end. https://www.classicautoair.com/shop/...ioning-system/
I'm using Old Air interior unit and mounted it so it doesn't have any holes in the engine firewall. And I have a full gloved box and I am not using under-dash vents (build thread in sig). I do plan to use a rear exit compressor from vintage air though. When I get home I will take pictures. But don't hold your breath I'm working out of state for a while.
I have built car/trucks since 74 and I have never used one companies entire components. None of them are perfect "for me".

AnobleL74 · 06-29-2019, 01:26 PM

I have classic auto air in my 66, it works fine.l have orig pull cable / knobs on dash with work perfectly and look cool. it was already installed when I bought truck. there have good online instructions and decent tech support. mine is a few years old but has been reliable and cools well.
Allan

rvrfoot · 06-30-2019, 11:54 AM

I will be vintage air for mine.

Lokin4AReason · 07-02-2019, 12:23 AM

Not to hijack anyones post/ thread, but does anyone make a deluxe knob set or anything close to it ?!?

**nsb29** · 07-02-2019, 07:29 AM

Most of the suppliers sell replacement knobs like brothers or LMC trucks

06-22-2019, 12:23 AM	#1
rhodus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Denham Springs, La. Posts: 10	66 C10 A/C retrofit I want to put A/C in my 66 C10 and was looking for any suggestions. I have been looking on the web at Vintage Air and Restomod Air and have seen posts here about those two. I was wondering if anyone here has experience with Classic Auto Air. Their claims sound good, especially in build quality and serviceability.

06-22-2019, 09:01 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit Vintage Air is king, best out there. I have experience with Old air Products and have that in two trucks for over 15 years, no complaints. I have heard good things about Classic Air but don’t have experience with them. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-22-2019, 09:41 AM	#3
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,774	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit Whichever way you go, don't overlook the "extras" you will be buying apart from the kit. They really add up. In my case it was a beefier radiator, a better fan, pulleys, belts, weather stripping on windows and doors, jute pad under the carpet, having the system charged, upgrading the control knobs so they more closely match the stock ones. I probably spent a good 700 bucks extra so as to do it right.

06-22-2019, 11:31 AM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit I wanted to keep my glove box and have a smaller foot print in the cab, I also used classic airs "Plan" to route the hoses, instead of thru the engine compartment firewall. To do all that I used a few company's components to build my system. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-22-2019, 12:28 PM	#5
rhodus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Denham Springs, La. Posts: 10	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit Do you have photos of that install?

06-22-2019, 12:35 PM	#6
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit And don’t forget Jim’s original vents __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

06-22-2019, 03:59 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit No but classic auto air instructions for our trucks is on this page and that's how I am plumbing the front end. https://www.classicautoair.com/shop/...ioning-system/ I'm using Old Air interior unit and mounted it so it doesn't have any holes in the engine firewall. And I have a full gloved box and I am not using under-dash vents (build thread in sig). I do plan to use a rear exit compressor from vintage air though. When I get home I will take pictures. But don't hold your breath I'm working out of state for a while. I have built car/trucks since 74 and I have never used one companies entire components. None of them are perfect "for me". __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-29-2019, 01:26 PM	#8
AnobleL74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: orlando florida Posts: 113	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit I have classic auto air in my 66, it works fine.l have orig pull cable / knobs on dash with work perfectly and look cool. it was already installed when I bought truck. there have good online instructions and decent tech support. mine is a few years old but has been reliable and cools well. Allan

06-30-2019, 11:54 AM	#9
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit I will be vintage air for mine.

07-02-2019, 12:23 AM	#10
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 972	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit Not to hijack anyones post/ thread, but does anyone make a deluxe knob set or anything close to it ?!? __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

07-02-2019, 07:29 AM	#11
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: 66 C10 A/C retrofit Most of the suppliers sell replacement knobs like brothers or LMC trucks __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent



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