'66 *Factory* A/C question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Oilbrnr · 08-13-2009, 07:02 PM

Sorry for this newb question, but was A/C in '66 a factory or DIO option? Or could it have been either/or? Mine has it (works too), and someone asked me the other day and I had no clue. Thx.

**aerotruk63** · 08-13-2009, 09:03 PM

I believe you could order factory or have the dealer install ask this guy!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=19680

protrash64 · 08-13-2009, 09:37 PM

I believe the dealer installed were knee-freezers, but I could be wrong. The factory set-ups were big ductwork deals with the vents in the dash.

100%Chevy · 08-13-2009, 09:43 PM

I'd have to say factory installed.
The reason I say this is I have one and the x-braces in front of the radiator are off-set forward to allow the condenser to fit.These braces are rivited in.
The control holes in the dash are in different position compared to non-a/c.
Plus the duct work!
Mike.

**aerotruk63** · 08-14-2009, 06:10 AM

Accessesories installation manual for 63 dealer installation shows the removal of the cross braces in order to install the condenser. No in dash air in 64 i believe only 65-66. Can anyone verify this fact?

Oilbrnr · 08-14-2009, 12:50 PM

I'll have to look at the cross braces the next time I'm up in Flagstaff where it is garaged. Riveted = factory, bolted = DIO is what I'm betting. While not a quick install, I'm sure dealers could have still done these through '66 if not '72. Square bodies, forgetaboutit!

100%Chevy · 08-14-2009, 09:27 PM

My truck with the a/c is a 65 Chevy.It's a parts truck for my 64 GMC.
I know 67 up requires different firewall and/or dash cut-outs.For the dealer to install a/c in these would require some serious metal work.I put factory a/c in my 78 Chevy truck.
Mike.

**aerotruk63** · 08-15-2009, 06:55 AM

1964 Accessories Installation Reference Manual shows a in dash air conditioning unit. Different compressor unit for the 348/409.
One template to cut out the firewall for passing the fresh air flap. One template for the cutout of the dash for the air deflectors. Template for drilling out the dash for the control cable.

08-13-2009, 07:02 PM	#1
Oilbrnr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 390	*'66 Factory* A/C question Sorry for this newb question, but was A/C in '66 a factory or DIO option? Or could it have been either/or? Mine has it (works too), and someone asked me the other day and I had no clue. Thx. __________________ -Don- '66 C10 w/factory A/C '77 Cheyenne K5 350/465/205 '80 Custom Deluxe K20 350/465/205 '04 Denali XL '05 DMax CCLB 4x Have a Hickey Sidewinder** Winch and need the owners/install manual? Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you a .pdf

08-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	*Re: '66 Factory* A/C question I believe you could order factory or have the dealer install ask this guy! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=19680 __________________ 1963 Chevrolet Truck Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original Chevrolet Truck** Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

08-13-2009, 09:37 PM	#3
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08-13-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	*Re: '66 Factory* A/C question** I'd have to say factory installed. The reason I say this is I have one and the x-braces in front of the radiator are off-set forward to allow the condenser to fit.These braces are rivited in. The control holes in the dash are in different position compared to non-a/c. Plus the duct work! Mike.

08-14-2009, 06:10 AM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	*Re: '66 Factory* A/C question Accessesories installation manual for 63 dealer installation shows the removal of the cross braces in order to install the condenser. No in dash air in 64 i believe only 65-66. Can anyone verify this fact? __________________ 1963 Chevrolet Truck Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original Chevrolet Truck** Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

08-14-2009, 12:50 PM	#6
Oilbrnr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 390	*Re: '66 Factory* A/C question I'll have to look at the cross braces the next time I'm up in Flagstaff where it is garaged. Riveted = factory, bolted = DIO is what I'm betting. While not a quick install, I'm sure dealers could have still done these through '66 if not '72. Square bodies, forgetaboutit! __________________ -Don- '66 C10 w/factory A/C '77 Cheyenne K5 350/465/205 '80 Custom Deluxe K20 350/465/205 '04 Denali XL '05 DMax CCLB 4x Have a Hickey Sidewinder** Winch and need the owners/install manual? Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward you a .pdf

08-14-2009, 09:27 PM	#7
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	*Re: '66 Factory* A/C question** My truck with the a/c is a 65 Chevy.It's a parts truck for my 64 GMC. I know 67 up requires different firewall and/or dash cut-outs.For the dealer to install a/c in these would require some serious metal work.I put factory a/c in my 78 Chevy truck. Mike.

08-15-2009, 06:55 AM	#8
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	*Re: '66 Factory* A/C question 1964 Accessories Installation Reference Manual shows a in dash air conditioning unit. Different compressor unit for the 348/409. One template to cut out the firewall for passing the fresh air flap. One template for the cutout of the dash for the air deflectors. Template for drilling out the dash for the control cable. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet Truck Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original Chevrolet Truck** Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

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