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ChevLoRay · 10-27-2009, 12:22 PM

I am not going to re-install the factory A/C system I pulled out of my truck. It is complete...compressor, brackets and all attached components; condensor; evaporator and control assembly. Also have the vacuum control reservoir and the flapper for the cowl.

So, what is it worth?

ChevLoRay · 10-28-2009, 01:44 PM

Guess it ain't worth anything but the scrap metal prices.....

95light · 10-28-2009, 02:01 PM

If it's in good shape I saw one on ebay without the compressor go for around $300 but is was in nice shape.

ChevLoRay · 10-29-2009, 12:16 PM

The housing on the firewall is intact and without any cracks or other damage. The compressor is one of those items that can be argued....yeah, it's there but I wouldn't try to use it without a rebuild. It worked when I got the truck but when the system lost the charge I elected not to pursue it. Sure the seal is leaking like all of that type of compressor will do over time. Compressor clutch still worked well. Controls are 40 years old, but controlled the heat/defrost/fresh air functions just fine, although some fine-tuning on the cable adjustments would be part of the re-assembly process. The P.O. installed an add-on switch to engage the clutch on the compressor so I don't know if that is limited to an adjustment or the actual switch. The fan motor was replaced (by me). The heater core didn't leak. I believe the high-speed fan relay is bad, because it would only run on high occasionally. All the bracketry has to be worth saving, if anyone intends to do a restoration sort of vehicle. No it's not NOS stuff, but it was intact. Yeah, it would need to be cleaned up.

Thanks for the feedback.

C10-Driver · 11-09-2009, 09:38 PM

Are you going to sell the system? If so, how much do you want? I have a friend who might be interested for the right price.

**tkeduk8r** · 12-05-2009, 08:32 PM

I owuld be interested too if you decide to sell.... I need the complete set up for my 70 C10 4x4...
--Mike

10-27-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Factory '69 A/C system I am not going to re-install the factory A/C system I pulled out of my truck. It is complete...compressor, brackets and all attached components; condensor; evaporator and control assembly. Also have the vacuum control reservoir and the flapper for the cowl. So, what is it worth? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-28-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Factory '69 A/C system Guess it ain't worth anything but the scrap metal prices..... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-28-2009, 02:01 PM	#3
95light Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, ga. Posts: 47	Re: Factory '69 A/C system If it's in good shape I saw one on ebay without the compressor go for around $300 but is was in nice shape.

10-29-2009, 12:16 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Factory '69 A/C system The housing on the firewall is intact and without any cracks or other damage. The compressor is one of those items that can be argued....yeah, it's there but I wouldn't try to use it without a rebuild. It worked when I got the truck but when the system lost the charge I elected not to pursue it. Sure the seal is leaking like all of that type of compressor will do over time. Compressor clutch still worked well. Controls are 40 years old, but controlled the heat/defrost/fresh air functions just fine, although some fine-tuning on the cable adjustments would be part of the re-assembly process. The P.O. installed an add-on switch to engage the clutch on the compressor so I don't know if that is limited to an adjustment or the actual switch. The fan motor was replaced (by me). The heater core didn't leak. I believe the high-speed fan relay is bad, because it would only run on high occasionally. All the bracketry has to be worth saving, if anyone intends to do a restoration sort of vehicle. No it's not NOS stuff, but it was intact. Yeah, it would need to be cleaned up. Thanks for the feedback. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-09-2009, 09:38 PM	#5
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Factory '69 A/C system Are you going to sell the system? If so, how much do you want? I have a friend who might be interested for the right price. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

12-05-2009, 08:32 PM	#6
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Factory '69 A/C system I owuld be interested too if you decide to sell.... I need the complete set up for my 70 C10 4x4... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's



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