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Sean C · 01-09-2014, 01:52 PM

Hey everyone! New to forum here. Got my 66 about 5 months ago and I love her dearly! Only thing is, the truck is colder than Antarctica here in the Nebraska winter. She has an Old Air system that just can't blow warm air in this cold. The truck is insulated on the floor, but she doesn't have a headliner yet, the door panels don't have the best insulation, and the firewall is quite leaky.

Any suggestions on a different system than the Old Air?
Insulation solutions?

I've also attached a picture of my 66'

Thanks!!

Sean

**steelhorse** · 01-09-2014, 01:57 PM

Nice truck but you will have better luck in the 60-66 section.

Sean C · 01-09-2014, 01:59 PM

Son of a B! Typical newbie move. My bad. And hey thanks! haha

**truckdude239** · 01-09-2014, 02:10 PM

i'll move it for u

Sean C · 01-09-2014, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdude239

i'll move it for u

Thanks!!

63c102013 · 01-09-2014, 02:19 PM

Very nice truck. I have no idea how to help you unfortunately. Sorry

**argonaut** · 01-09-2014, 02:36 PM

I'm not sure about the old air systems but I do know thata factory deluxe heater provides plenty of heat for a pickup can. Sorry if this isn't helpful.

JWheeler331 · 01-09-2014, 02:39 PM

Nice

swmnboy · 01-09-2014, 02:47 PM

Old school way would be to put cardboard in front of your radiator with a small opening to let just a little air thru to your radiator,watch your temp guage to see how big of an opening you need.This keeps most of the cold air out so your engine can maintain a normal operating temp.

P.S. Don't know anything about the old air system.

Sean C · 01-09-2014, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swmnboy

Old school way would be to put cardboard in front of your radiator with a small opening to let just a little air thru to your radiator,watch your temp guage to see how big of an opening you need.This keeps most of the cold air out so your engine can maintain a normal operating temp.

P.S. Don't know anything about the old air system.

Sounds like a solid temporary fix!

Thanks for the input everyone.

Sean

BlackedOut67shorty · 01-09-2014, 03:07 PM

That is one slick ride

timmytimm3 · 01-09-2014, 03:11 PM

What condition are the door, window, and floor vent seals in?

Sean C · 01-09-2014, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackedOut67shorty

That is one slick ride

Thanks!

As far as the door, window, and floor vent seals...

The driver's side door is sagging a tad, but both doors have new weather stripping. The windows are decent. They make a ton of noise, but also new weather stripping. Not totally sure on the floor vent seals

**Clyde65** · 01-09-2014, 04:22 PM

I have an OLD air and it will cook you out of the truck. Now, they only have dash and defrost vents and no floor. How old is the system if you know? Also have you looked to see if the valve to shut off the coolant flow is on or off? ( this is a huge deal in the summer to turn that flow off so the AC works well)

Sean C · 01-09-2014, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I have an OLD air and it will cook you out of the truck. Now, they only have dash and defrost vents and no floor. How old is the system if you know? Also have you looked to see if the valve to shut off the coolant flow is on or off? ( this is a huge deal in the summer to turn that flow off so the AC works well)

The system is no more than 9 months old. The gentleman I bought the truck from hadn't even gotten around to hooking up the A/C. I'll have to investigate the coolant valve

TJ's Chevy · 01-09-2014, 08:24 PM

Sweet ride! Nice going!

gulfcoast66 · 01-10-2014, 01:48 AM

Welcome Aboard!!! Nice Truck!!!!

Sean C · 01-10-2014, 03:07 AM

Thanks for the kind words all! I'll post more pictures and update my progress with the truck as it comes. Looking forward to being apart of this community!

Sean

glos55 · 01-10-2014, 06:34 AM

More pics please.....Welcome, nice truck

b.sharp · 01-10-2014, 09:19 AM

the system and it's components can be brand new and if not hooked up properly you will not have any heat. I simple hose placement can cause this also. There was another member who just went through this. Post pictures of your hoses under the hood also, so we can look at the placement and flow. Good looking truck from that picture. we need more pictures, :-)

01-09-2014, 01:52 PM	#1
Sean C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NE Posts: 92	My 1966 C10 Hey everyone! New to forum here. Got my 66 about 5 months ago and I love her dearly! Only thing is, the truck is colder than Antarctica here in the Nebraska winter. She has an Old Air system that just can't blow warm air in this cold. The truck is insulated on the floor, but she doesn't have a headliner yet, the door panels don't have the best insulation, and the firewall is quite leaky. Any suggestions on a different system than the Old Air? Insulation solutions? I've also attached a picture of my 66' Thanks!! Sean Attached Images Last edited by Sean C; 01-09-2014 at 02:13 PM.

01-09-2014, 01:57 PM	#2
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: My 1966 C10...and issues Nice truck but you will have better luck in the 60-66 section.

01-09-2014, 01:59 PM	#3
Sean C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NE Posts: 92	Re: My 1966 C10...and issues Son of a B! Typical newbie move. My bad. And hey thanks! haha

01-09-2014, 02:10 PM	#4
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01-09-2014, 02:19 PM	#6
63c102013 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: casselberry Posts: 37	Re: My 1966 C10 Very nice truck. I have no idea how to help you unfortunately. Sorry

01-09-2014, 02:36 PM	#7
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: My 1966 C10 I'm not sure about the old air systems but I do know thata factory deluxe heater provides plenty of heat for a pickup can. Sorry if this isn't helpful. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

01-09-2014, 02:39 PM	#8
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01-09-2014, 02:47 PM	#9
swmnboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ellsworth,MN Posts: 26	Re: My 1966 C10 Old school way would be to put cardboard in front of your radiator with a small opening to let just a little air thru to your radiator,watch your temp guage to see how big of an opening you need.This keeps most of the cold air out so your engine can maintain a normal operating temp. P.S. Don't know anything about the old air system. Last edited by swmnboy; 01-09-2014 at 02:49 PM. Reason: added info

01-09-2014, 03:07 PM	#11
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: My 1966 C10 That is one slick ride __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

01-09-2014, 03:11 PM	#12
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01-09-2014, 04:22 PM	#14
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: My 1966 C10 I have an OLD air and it will cook you out of the truck. Now, they only have dash and defrost vents and no floor. How old is the system if you know? Also have you looked to see if the valve to shut off the coolant flow is on or off? ( this is a huge deal in the summer to turn that flow off so the AC works well) __________________ 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!*

01-09-2014, 08:24 PM	#16
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01-10-2014, 01:48 AM	#17
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01-10-2014, 03:07 AM	#18
Sean C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NE Posts: 92	Re: My 1966 C10 Thanks for the kind words all! I'll post more pictures and update my progress with the truck as it comes. Looking forward to being apart of this community! Sean

01-10-2014, 06:34 AM	#19
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01-10-2014, 09:19 AM	#20
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: My 1966 C10 the system and it's components can be brand new and if not hooked up properly you will not have any heat. I simple hose placement can cause this also. There was another member who just went through this. Post pictures of your hoses under the hood also, so we can look at the placement and flow. Good looking truck from that picture. we need more pictures, :-)

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