Same link as above. Those are the retro setups. Pretty good looking too.
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84 K20 "Ethel" Not an Sbc/NV4500/241C
- Thread starter sreidmx
- Start date
Semi restoration of a 1984 K20 pickup.
5.3 LS, nv4500, np241c.
Ah crap no ac is gonna suck this week.. 
TreeFarm
Internet fabricator.
Vintage air can be installed in a single day... just sayin
Shit we got a good 3-4 months before we will see those temps. You can keep them this time of year.
It’s 35 and raining here. I’d rather have those temps, I can’t get anything done when it’s like this
Really.... was there a long lead time when you got yours?
TreeFarm
Internet fabricator.
It took me a week to get it. Ordered 9/1 and got it on the 6th or 7th.
Install is super easy. Removing the old stuff is the hardest part, your truck being a non AC truck makes it way easier. They will send you a new dash trim that has the vents in it, plus the other vents. I am not sure if they will end you an AC style gauge bezel. Take off the grill, take out the HVAC stuff. and replace it with the new stuff. Wiring is simple, just run the main harness to the battery + and -, if you have E fans tell them so they send you a Trinary switch that will trigger the fan when the compressor comes on, then plumb the heater core valve and plug it in. You will need to have your hoses crimped after you fit them. I found a hose shop that did it for 5 bucks.
You will need some additional items not in the kit. They send you Kwik performance compressor brackets, to finish them you need a LS style belt tensioner(Gates 38195) to replace the truck tensioner and also a 6 rib 114" belt(Gates K061140)
Just did my second kit and it took a day and a half.
Non ac trucks get cheap low quality vents and it converts your bezel to run their vents. Cut and drill.
Non ac trucks get cheap low quality vents and it converts your bezel to run their vents. Cut and drill.
Thanks for the info!! That will come in handy!
I coincidentally have those already for the nostalgic ac that was put in here during the 90s.. but I fear my evaporator might have a leak Or dysentery..
I think when I do mine, I will find the factory dash bezel and vents for it. That way it will look closer to factory as far as the dash goes.
Not to intrude in someone else's post but I've got a good bezel in a 1990 suburban I don't aim to use.
I have that setup socked away with the faux wood finish.. it wouldn’t fit the opening in the evaporator so I had to go back to the crappy old bezel..
Well this was my friggen morning.. just what I needed.
I had a loose bearing yesterday when I rotated the tires.. I couldn’t get the lock ring positioned properly and overtighted it.. glad It didn’t lock up completely..
still didn’t make it into work until 12:30
Had to beat on the rotor for an hour before it finally let go.. replaced all the bearings and races. I will prob replace the spindle when I rebuild this axle.
Also the damn clutch prob is getting worse. I am gonna bleed it tomorrow to see if I can gain more time so it can wait until I can afford to rebuild the trans.
I had a loose bearing yesterday when I rotated the tires.. I couldn’t get the lock ring positioned properly and overtighted it.. glad It didn’t lock up completely..
still didn’t make it into work until 12:30
Had to beat on the rotor for an hour before it finally let go.. replaced all the bearings and races. I will prob replace the spindle when I rebuild this axle.
Also the damn clutch prob is getting worse. I am gonna bleed it tomorrow to see if I can gain more time so it can wait until I can afford to rebuild the trans.
Now your spindle has Extra heat treating....
Everytime someone posts a picture of an old truck on a flatbed.. I am very happy I have my new truck. Just wish it didnt' have that payment...lol
I used all my aaa tows 2 years running lol.. still love it.. wouldn’t change it..
MetalMulishaMarcus
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Well I replaced the other bearings and that side is toast too, so I’ll prob replace this whole damn axle ASAP.. on a good note my Old Air Products stuff showed up today!! Looks like a nice kit!!
