Got aftermarket air?...step inside, let's talk

[Tx Firefighter]

I'm about 1 month away from ordering aftermarket air conditioning, so I'm looking around real close at my options.

What brand do you have?

Do you have any gripes about it?

How well does it cool:
(a) okay
(b) real well
(c) scrotum shrinking cold?

Would you buy it again for your next truck, or would you try another brand?

Please be honest about your opinions and give me the straight skinny, because if I bought a system and it was dissapointing, I would tell everyone about it, to try and save some other poor sap wasting his money.

Per she ate it,
Kevin

[Mixup]

I've got Vintage air and love it. It was easy to install and works great. I have a very good friend that owns an AC - radiator shop and is a dealer for all aftermarket AC units and he told me to go with Vintage air. And it does blow cold.

[busterwivell]

I put Vintage Air in my truck a year or two ago. I swear by it. I can frost the vents on the dash if I want to. That was the second unit I've bought, first was for my 56 Studebaker wagon, and since the truck, I put it in my 66 Chevelle. Love all 3 systems. You may find something a little cheaper, but I doubt you'll find anything better. It was a snap to install in my AC cab. One day and off to the shop to have it evac'd and charged. 1.8 lbs to freezing!

[72LOWBOY]

I also have a vintage air unit. I've had it now for about year and a half. The install is very easy, but time consuming. The only problem I had was mounting the sanden comp using there a/c bracket. It wouldn't work if your using headers. You do lose some glove box space though,but you gain engine compartment space. Now your evaporator and heater core is inside the cab. You use all your existing vents if it is an a/c cab. It has a fairly neat appearance once installed. Passenger side gains leg room also. Also the company has been around for awhile so if you need replacement parts for it down the road they'll still be around. I've used vintage air kits in 4 other cars and no problems yet. Knock on wood. Hope this helps

[72LOWBOY]

Also it does freeze your nads in Florida weather. R134

[busterwivell]

I'm not running headers, so that wasn't a problem, but it's a lot easier to change plugs in my 402 now. I've got headers on the Chevelle, and I told them that when I ordered the kit. The bracket worked great. I powder coated it first.

[mocwon]

Not to hi-jack your thread but are there any "Old Ar" fans out there?

[toddtheodd]

Does vintage air have a setup for those of us not wanting to cut the dash? I don't have a/c and I don't want to cut holes in my dash to put a/c in.

[Tx Firefighter]

Fellows, I appreciate your input so far. I too, would like to hear from Old Aire users. They are about 20 miles from my house, so I could probably buy it in person.

[8door]

Tx Firefighter,
looks like you only have 4 responses regarding Vintage Air. I also will be putting in a unit in about a month and I have heard Old Air is a good choice.Of course being located Texas well you know..............its got to be good.
The reason I want to consider Old Air is the ease of installation that they claim.
Anyone else????
Chris

[lock]

I haven't ordered a setup yet but I have contacted Vintage and Old Air via email since I just had a few questions. Old Air gave me a great detailed response and Vintage seemed to care less. I know that doesn't help with the quality of the products the companies sell but for my brief one time customer service attempt, I was leaning towards buying Old Air.

[Ogier]

Can the Vintage Air units be mounted in a 69 C20 with factory air? At some point in history, some jackass removed the factory air conditioning from the truck with a hacksaw.

Thanks
Ogier

[john]

Originally Posted by mocwon

Not to hi-jack your thread but are there any "Old Ar" fans out there?

Okay Ill speak for OLD AIR. Mine has been in for 6 yrs with no probs. We get quite a few 100 plus days in the summer here. Gets as cold as my new cars, but I use r12 and cant speak for 134 units. Last year I put the factory outlets in the dash,and they are more efficient than than under dash ones. Hope this helps. Also I have installed 4 O/A units and after the first one recieved $100 off on the next ones John

[jorgensensc]

I installed Vintage Air and freeze the nads off at idle, let alone cruise speed. Great system, and shiping was only 45 bucks. Don't let shipping cost be a major concern.

[Kas68c10]

I think GMC Paul has tried/tested both units, and he now only sells one, but I cant remember which !?!?! Just check his web site, see which one it his,,for another opinion......

[Fred T]

GMCPaul carries OldAir. I just wish I could find a unit as good as the one that was in my Nissan pickup. On a 100+ day I could get it down to 50 in the cab. I think that qualified as cold enough to frost your balls!

[busterwivell]

Toddtheodd, they have a universal unit that fits under dash. Had one in the Studebaker. Very slimline, looked good. worked great

[LatinStyle67]

can you guys post pictures of youre a/c units both models?

[Hutch]

Tx
There was a thread a while back and someone stated that there was a shop in Hurst in the Newell Business park just off of 820 that did their own version of a/c conversion. It kind of sounded like some of the same components that V/A and O/A were using and some added extra's.
If I remember correctly the shop did a complete installation for about the same as a kit. Seems as if it was between $1000 and $1200.
The owner was very familiar with these trucks.
Just another to consider.
Maybe you could get a discount for some advertisement.

I don't remember the name but if you are in that neighborhood you could ask around.

[Jemost 72]

I have Old Air system that was installed by p/o in '99. No probs. I've been to the Old Air factory twice (once to ask questions, and once to buy the single inlet inner center vent). I thought they were very customer service oriented. The tech guys in the back were very friendly and willing to share their knowledge.
I just dont hear a lot of difference between Old Air and Vintage Air. We need to find someone that has had both systems, that can compare them. They both seem like great systems.

[jlmtrout]

I have an Old Air unit and had to order a high mount bracket when I installed the v-8. I've been very happy with mine, never a moments trouble. I am going to order the under dash center vent this weekend. Just my opinion. Oh, by the way, I have the r 134 system in mine. Good luck and keep on truckin'......Jerry

[Tx Firefighter]

We need input from member "70 six pack bee" or something like that. He had one, and hated it so much, he removed it and installed the other.

I'm hoping he'll poke in here with his experience.

[toddtheodd]

TTT
Anybody have pictures of the "under dash" variety?

[gonebad2]

Excellent post!! I am planning the same upgrade on my Son's truck. Think I will go with the Vintage Air unit. Appears that everyone that has installed one is pleased with it.

[matt67350]

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