I know of vintage air but is there a cheaper alternative to them? My truck is originally a 1982 a/c truck but it's running into the shock hoop position and I absolutely need a/c and won't settle for anything else.
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Aftermarket A/C kit
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Backroads
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Vintage air also makes a reproduction of a Mark IV air conditioner, which was an aftermarket or dealer ad-on, under dash ac unit in the 1960's. It looks at home in a 60s car. However, being pretty much self contained, I think it would be an easy way to put ac into anything, including our trucks. The control switches are right on the face of the unit. I could swear the complete systems were over $1000 when Vintage first came out with them, maybe I'm wrong. Summit lists what looks like just the under dash unit for $289. You are still going to need a dryer, condenser, lines, and a compressor if you don't already have it. The second link looks like a dealer that sells Vintage Air parts, and they have good prices on the additional pieces.
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/vta-672001vhy
http://www.vintageautoairconditioning.com/markiv
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/vta-672001vhy
http://www.vintageautoairconditioning.com/markiv
Backroads
1/2 ton status
SouthernYank
1/2 ton status
Fiberglass didn't work?
Still way to big and I'm afraid the bolt for the coil overs won't be able to come out. it's right in the way with the dryer. Maybe I will futs with it some..
I'm not sure about that unit, I would like the controls to be in the factory location. My stuff is also factory and the a/c hasn't worked sense before 1991, I might as well replace it.
I'm not sure about that unit, I would like the controls to be in the factory location. My stuff is also factory and the a/c hasn't worked sense before 1991, I might as well replace it.
SouthernYank
1/2 ton status
post a pic of the area you're talking about, I couldn't see it in your build thread.
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catal...0_120132056_31101000_120132104_120132107.html
but this is for the '68, they have ones for you too. Not really cheaper, but I like these more than VA
but this is for the '68, they have ones for you too. Not really cheaper, but I like these more than VA
I moved the drier. Tig welded new lines to relocate it. I could not figure out why you could not make it work. Now I remember.
rompinstompinmudmonkey
1/2 ton status
I did the Cummins swap on my towrig when I lived in Mesa and I was also looking for a cheaper alternative to vintage air when I decided to go with a kit from classicautoair.com.
It was a universal kit that fit under the dash and it worked OK, but it left a lot to be desired. I later ended up biting the bullet and installing a sure fit kit from vintage air.
The difference was night and day. The vintage air kit does cost more, but the installation was easy and performance is awesome. It would keep the CC cool in the AZ heat even during stop and go traffic.
The kit comes with a control panel that fits in the stock location on the dash and a new glove box too since everything mounts in the cab.
I guess I learned the lesson " Spend the time to do it right or you'll spend the time to do it twice"
It was a universal kit that fit under the dash and it worked OK, but it left a lot to be desired. I later ended up biting the bullet and installing a sure fit kit from vintage air.
The difference was night and day. The vintage air kit does cost more, but the installation was easy and performance is awesome. It would keep the CC cool in the AZ heat even during stop and go traffic.
The kit comes with a control panel that fits in the stock location on the dash and a new glove box too since everything mounts in the cab.
I guess I learned the lesson " Spend the time to do it right or you'll spend the time to do it twice"
Would you be willing to snap a picture? I want to see how you did this.
That is what I heard, will probably end up with vintage. How loud is the fan hum?
I would if we're still in there. I he's since removed the dryer because the evaporated took a crap.
rompinstompinmudmonkey
1/2 ton status
The fan is louder than the original, but only because of the location. Its not bad though and after you get used to it then its just another noise in the truck that you drown out.
Here are a few pics of my install
Everything fits under the dash
And I smoothed my firewall to leave room for my water-air intercooler and even twin turbos if I ever decide to go that route. I used an aluminum bulkhead to take the heater and ac lines through the firewall. You can see it right above the air filter.
Here are a few pics of my install
Everything fits under the dash
And I smoothed my firewall to leave room for my water-air intercooler and even twin turbos if I ever decide to go that route. I used an aluminum bulkhead to take the heater and ac lines through the firewall. You can see it right above the air filter.
The Vintage Air is the best from what I've read from real installations and results...this is a cheaper alternative, which I have looked at but cannot give any results from:
http://nostalgicac.com/complete-ac-...1987-c-series-chevy-pickup-truck-a-c-kit.html
SouthernYank
1/2 ton status
The fan is louder than the original, but only because of the location. Its not bad though and after you get used to it then its just another noise in the truck that you drown out.
Here are a few pics of my install
Everything fits under the dash
And I smoothed my firewall to leave room for my water-air intercooler and even twin turbos if I ever decide to go that route. I used an aluminum bulkhead to take the heater and ac lines through the firewall. You can see it right above the air filter.
I'd put mine under the dash too if I had a turbo setup to put in it's place
