?? About CAA ac install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrpitdog · 04-02-2015, 12:22 AM

Hello all, I'm a few weeks away from buying my truck. A 66 custom rebuild I am buying as a daily work truck. I live in AZ so for me ac is a must. I think I am settled on the CAA system. The truck has an aftermarket aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. Anybody familiar with the install see any particular issues I might run into with my radiator setup? Yes I have emailed CAA, no response. Thanks

TopFuel1966 · 04-02-2015, 01:54 AM

I called them and was told that someone from the sales dept would return my call. I also received no response and did business elsewhere.

markeb01 · 04-02-2015, 03:25 AM

Welcome to the forum. I've never heard of CAA so can't comment. I'm running Vintage Air in my truck and really like it.

jrpitdog · 04-02-2015, 07:21 AM

CAA is Classic Auto Air. Let me clarify, I haven't got the kit yet, I was just trying to be prepared for any issues. I actually have heard quite good things about their customer service and product.

brokenspoke · 04-02-2015, 07:51 AM

Vintage air for me....but with your radiator setup some fab work will need to be done. I'm not a fan of electric fans...are they pullers or pushers?

**Clyde65** · 04-02-2015, 07:52 AM

Go Vintage Air! best aftermarket AC for vintage trucks\cars period AND excellent customer service!

63burban · 04-02-2015, 09:57 AM

Vintage AC is the way to go, great fit and customer service. Installing one right now in my Suburban. I also have a Vintage AC in my 56 Chevy for about 6 years and it works great and was easy to install

65Gregg · 04-02-2015, 10:06 AM

I'm waiting for the Brown truck to deliver my Vintage Air Surefit, but I haven't been able to get tracking info yet. I bought VA based on the positive feedback I've gotten from my friend Brokenspoke.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-02-2015, 04:59 PM

What do the control panels look like for these systems?

63burban · 04-02-2015, 06:34 PM

Try this

http://www.vintageair.com/2012catalo...m=auto,-25,732

**The Rocknrod** · 04-02-2015, 08:24 PM

Obviously not for a 64.

brokenspoke · 04-03-2015, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What do the control panels look like for these systems?

check out my post on my dash

**The Rocknrod** · 04-03-2015, 08:07 AM

This post?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=50
So that is the control panel from vintage air?

corvettejim1968 · 04-03-2015, 08:20 AM

Ive heard Vintage Air is the best hands down from more than one person.

**Clyde65** · 04-03-2015, 08:22 AM

Here is what you are looking for...http://www.vintageair.com/2014catalo...08-15%2036.pdf

The deluxe kit has controls very similar to the factory deluxe heater controls, but I believe they are electronic and not cable operated.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-03-2015, 08:25 AM

Cool beans

Thanks. With corvettejim's vents that ought to look just fine

jrpitdog · 04-03-2015, 08:28 AM

So interesting, I have spent hours researching between the two and have read literally hundreds of posts. So I'm sure this will really get the flaming started but from what I have read(if people are honest). Among people that have installed or owned both the majority prefer Classis Auto. They say vintage is good but it's the more well known so it's always the first people go to. The main thing I keep hearing is, easier servicability on the Classic kit and it being more 'robust'.

jrpitdog · 04-03-2015, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

Ive heard Vintage Air is the best hands down from more than one person.

And I have read many, many posts from people who have had both that Classic is the best.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-03-2015, 08:37 AM

The last car I built I put a system together using a few manufacturers parts because I was being so specific with what I wanted. All in all they all make great parts and all work well. It just seems to be a personal preference. I notice (myself included) that people tend to defend their choices. So it's all good

Ronw435 · 04-03-2015, 10:07 AM

Not defending either one I just bought the Vintage air because of good reviews and its built in the Great State of Texas!! Have installed about half of it and it all looks to be good quality. And the price was right. 1280 shipped to my door!!

61K10 · 04-03-2015, 11:55 AM

Vintage Air needs to rotate their blower motor so you can't see into it. I had V/A in my 56 Nomad was ok , but being a wagon it was hard to cool. Quality product though.

brokenspoke · 04-03-2015, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

This post?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=50
So that is the control panel from vintage air?

Its the original control panel that came in my truck

04-02-2015, 12:22 AM	#1
jrpitdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: queen creek, az Posts: 39	?? About CAA ac install Hello all, I'm a few weeks away from buying my truck. A 66 custom rebuild I am buying as a daily work truck. I live in AZ so for me ac is a must. I think I am settled on the CAA system. The truck has an aftermarket aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. Anybody familiar with the install see any particular issues I might run into with my radiator setup? Yes I have emailed CAA, no response. Thanks

04-02-2015, 01:54 AM	#2
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: ?? About CAA ac install I called them and was told that someone from the sales dept would return my call. I also received no response and did business elsewhere.

04-02-2015, 03:25 AM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Welcome to the forum. I've never heard of CAA so can't comment. I'm running Vintage Air in my truck and really like it. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-02-2015, 07:21 AM	#4
jrpitdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: queen creek, az Posts: 39	Re: ?? About CAA ac install CAA is Classic Auto Air. Let me clarify, I haven't got the kit yet, I was just trying to be prepared for any issues. I actually have heard quite good things about their customer service and product.

04-02-2015, 07:51 AM	#5
brokenspoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 535	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Vintage air for me....but with your radiator setup some fab work will need to be done. I'm not a fan of electric fans...are they pullers or pushers?

04-02-2015, 07:52 AM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Go Vintage Air! best aftermarket AC for vintage trucks\cars period AND excellent customer service! __________________ 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!*

04-02-2015, 09:57 AM	#7
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Vintage AC is the way to go, great fit and customer service. Installing one right now in my Suburban. I also have a Vintage AC in my 56 Chevy for about 6 years and it works great and was easy to install

04-02-2015, 10:06 AM	#8
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: ?? About CAA ac install I'm waiting for the Brown truck to deliver my Vintage Air Surefit, but I haven't been able to get tracking info yet. I bought VA based on the positive feedback I've gotten from my friend Brokenspoke. __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

04-02-2015, 04:59 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: ?? About CAA ac install What do the control panels look like for these systems?

04-02-2015, 06:34 PM	#10
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Try this http://www.vintageair.com/2012catalo...m=auto,-25,732

04-02-2015, 08:24 PM	#11
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Obviously not for a 64.

04-03-2015, 08:07 AM	#13
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: ?? About CAA ac install This post? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=50 So that is the control panel from vintage air?

04-03-2015, 08:20 AM	#14
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Ive heard Vintage Air is the best hands down from more than one person. __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

04-03-2015, 08:22 AM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Here is what you are looking for...http://www.vintageair.com/2014catalo...08-15%2036.pdf The deluxe kit has controls very similar to the factory deluxe heater controls, but I believe they are electronic and not cable operated. __________________ 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!*

04-03-2015, 08:25 AM	#16
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Cool beans Thanks. With corvettejim's vents that ought to look just fine



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04-03-2015, 08:28 AM	#17
jrpitdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: queen creek, az Posts: 39	Re: ?? About CAA ac install So interesting, I have spent hours researching between the two and have read literally hundreds of posts. So I'm sure this will really get the flaming started but from what I have read(if people are honest). Among people that have installed or owned both the majority prefer Classis Auto. They say vintage is good but it's the more well known so it's always the first people go to. The main thing I keep hearing is, easier servicability on the Classic kit and it being more 'robust'.

04-03-2015, 08:37 AM	#19
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: ?? About CAA ac install The last car I built I put a system together using a few manufacturers parts because I was being so specific with what I wanted. All in all they all make great parts and all work well. It just seems to be a personal preference. I notice (myself included) that people tend to defend their choices. So it's all good

04-03-2015, 10:07 AM	#20
Ronw435 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fate, Texas ( About 35 miles east of Dallas) Posts: 318	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Not defending either one I just bought the Vintage air because of good reviews and its built in the Great State of Texas!! Have installed about half of it and it all looks to be good quality. And the price was right. 1280 shipped to my door!!

04-03-2015, 11:55 AM	#21
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: ?? About CAA ac install Vintage Air needs to rotate their blower motor so you can't see into it. I had V/A in my 56 Nomad was ok , but being a wagon it was hard to cool. Quality product though. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

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