A/C in a 63 with a l6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msgtmac · 06-06-2018, 09:07 AM

I'm looking into installing an AC unit in my 63 but all the aftermarket stuff recommends a v8. Anybody got any words of wisdom other than replacing the motor?

**The Rocknrod** · 06-06-2018, 09:36 AM

Buy an AC Bracket for a 6 cylinder. The rest of the install is the same.

**Clyde65** · 06-06-2018, 09:51 AM

VA and OAP have brackets for what ever engine, call them.

Cris · 06-06-2018, 12:31 PM

https://davisspeedequipment.com/prod...62-84-194-250/

**aerotruk63** · 06-06-2018, 05:52 PM

The bracket for the original cigar type compressor is the same stamped steel version as the passenger car line. Hard to find . I found one for my 63 after many yeats of looking. Wish you better luck if you head that way. And then they'res the pulleys.

Railroader · 06-07-2018, 12:45 AM

I installed a Vintage Air unit in my six cylinder 63 C10. When I ordered the unit I specified vehicle and engine and the unit includes the proper bracket and everything needed for installation except pulley. I think I got the dual groove pulley from Speedway. The only other thing I added was a larger aluminum radiator as I thought the original in the truck was a little small.

Unit works great and no problems with it working with the six cylinder. In Mississippi, cold air is required for my better half to cruise with me.

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msgtmac · 06-07-2018, 05:39 AM

Great looking set up. What pulley did you use on the crank?

Heater63 · 06-07-2018, 02:16 PM

Msgt,

I too highly recommend Vintage Air, and for you to call Vintage Air. The Davis setup is probably easy and straightforward, but doesn't look OEM or Custom if you care about the look too.
I am using an old Vintage Air bracket for a Sanden compressor, but I don't see it in their online catalog anymore--but you can't trust that--call them! I do see the plate steel brackets to weld up your own, they are part # 151015 -Universal fabricator’s bracket for Sanden compressor

Railroader, do you have the part number for your bracket?

Heater63 · 06-07-2018, 02:29 PM

[ATTACH][/ATTACH]This is my setup using a Sanden and modified Vintage Air bracket. I had to cut and weld to adjust a little for belt alignment. I am a 292 running a 3 groove harmonic balancer. I fabbed a mount for the alternator and GM II power steering pump low on the drivers side.

msgtmac · 06-07-2018, 06:16 PM

Sweet man, thanks

06-06-2018, 09:07 AM	#1
msgtmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Powder Springs, Ga Posts: 50	A/C in a 63 with a l6 I'm looking into installing an AC unit in my 63 but all the aftermarket stuff recommends a v8. Anybody got any words of wisdom other than replacing the motor?

06-06-2018, 09:36 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 Buy an AC Bracket for a 6 cylinder. The rest of the install is the same. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-06-2018, 09:51 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 VA and OAP have brackets for what ever engine, call them. __________________ 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!*

06-06-2018, 12:31 PM	#4
Cris Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Altos Hills, California Posts: 170	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 https://davisspeedequipment.com/prod...62-84-194-250/

06-06-2018, 05:52 PM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 The bracket for the original cigar type compressor is the same stamped steel version as the passenger car line. Hard to find . I found one for my 63 after many yeats of looking. Wish you better luck if you head that way. And then they'res the pulleys. __________________ 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

06-07-2018, 12:45 AM	#6
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 I installed a Vintage Air unit in my six cylinder 63 C10. When I ordered the unit I specified vehicle and engine and the unit includes the proper bracket and everything needed for installation except pulley. I think I got the dual groove pulley from Speedway. The only other thing I added was a larger aluminum radiator as I thought the original in the truck was a little small. Unit works great and no problems with it working with the six cylinder. In Mississippi, cold air is required for my better half to cruise with me.

06-07-2018, 05:39 AM	#7
msgtmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Powder Springs, Ga Posts: 50	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 Great looking set up. What pulley did you use on the crank?

06-07-2018, 02:16 PM	#8
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 Msgt, I too highly recommend Vintage Air, and for you to call Vintage Air. The Davis setup is probably easy and straightforward, but doesn't look OEM or Custom if you care about the look too. I am using an old Vintage Air bracket for a Sanden compressor, but I don't see it in their online catalog anymore--but you can't trust that--call them! I do see the plate steel brackets to weld up your own, they are part # 151015 -Universal fabricator’s bracket for Sanden compressor Railroader, do you have the part number for your bracket? __________________ 292 + TKO500

06-07-2018, 02:29 PM	#9
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 [ATTACH][/ATTACH]This is my setup using a Sanden and modified Vintage Air bracket. I had to cut and weld to adjust a little for belt alignment. I am a 292 running a 3 groove harmonic balancer. I fabbed a mount for the alternator and GM II power steering pump low on the drivers side. Attached Images __________________ 292 + TKO500

06-07-2018, 06:16 PM	#10
msgtmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Powder Springs, Ga Posts: 50	Re: A/C in a 63 with a l6 Sweet man, thanks

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