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energiesource · 07-06-2008, 11:52 PM

This truck is only going to be a summer truck and rolling down the windows while driving is good enough for me, it'll look cleaner, but will it be too plain? any other downsides, upsides? thanks

CG · 07-07-2008, 12:16 AM

If you are saying you possibly will have no heat no air or no defrost vs having all of em I would think that wont be a good selling point if you were ever gonna move it down the road.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-07-2008, 05:36 AM

Since I drive my vehicles spring through fall, (when there is no snow) there are some days that it is pretty cool. When the frost is on the windshield, a heater/defroster is pretty nice to have. AC is not very necessary but if you drive in cold weather then the heater can be very needed.

Jim

energiesource · 07-07-2008, 05:42 AM

i dont think i'll ever sell it haha but yeah i suppose there is still frost and stuff some days..hmm

68gmsee · 07-07-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by energiesource

i dont think i'll ever sell it haha but yeah i suppose there is still frost and stuff some days..hmm

Never say never.. You never know when someone will make you an offer you can't refuse.

Even here in Texas we need heat in the cooler months. If you're going to keep it and want a clean firewall, you could save up for an aftermarket combo unit.

dan42 · 07-07-2008, 12:18 PM

Here on the coast of California, where it rarely gets above 80 or below 50, my '67 has a non-operational heater, and after driving it for a year like that, fixing it is one of my priorities. It's nice to have a defroster that works and to not depend on the heat from the motor laking through the holes in the firewall.

sleepertruck72 · 07-07-2008, 02:45 PM

You burn the same amount of gas or more with the windows down vs. driving with the A/C on. I dont have A/C but will soon get it as I made a 350 mile trip in 100+ degrees of heat with my 5 yr old son and we sweat our b#$%& off. I am getting A/C for sure. As for the heater/defroster. Get it to work ! You will need it sooner or later and will be glad you have it when you need it ! Dont ask me how I know that . haha

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-07-2008, 03:06 PM

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it'll look cleaner, but will it be too plain?

You may need it and it just feels better to have a fully operational machine. I wouldn'y really know though because my AC is broken and the heater core just started leaking. Here in L.A. I don't need either. So I guess it depends on your weather.

Orange · 07-07-2008, 03:39 PM

I started out with the bulky factory A/C, and didn't like it.
Then I drove with no A/C and no defrost for a year, and it looked really clean!
Now I have an underdash hidden unit with the standard vent locations, and it still looks pretty clean.

I am happy with my decision to put it back in. Especially on road trips.

It's all behind the glovebox.

DLB

DLB

energiesource · 07-07-2008, 04:42 PM

is that the vintage air unit?

**basketcase** · 07-07-2008, 04:48 PM

I have to have a heater and defrost. A/C is in the future too.

07-06-2008, 11:52 PM	#1
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	So heat and ac or nothing? This truck is only going to be a summer truck and rolling down the windows while driving is good enough for me, it'll look cleaner, but will it be too plain? any other downsides, upsides? thanks

07-07-2008, 12:16 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,143	Re: So heat and ac or nothing? If you are saying you possibly will have no heat no air or no defrost vs having all of em I would think that wont be a good selling point if you were ever gonna move it down the road.

07-07-2008, 05:36 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: So heat and ac or nothing? Since I drive my vehicles spring through fall, (when there is no snow) there are some days that it is pretty cool. When the frost is on the windshield, a heater/defroster is pretty nice to have. AC is not very necessary but if you drive in cold weather then the heater can be very needed. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

07-07-2008, 05:42 AM	#4
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: So heat and ac or nothing? i dont think i'll ever sell it haha but yeah i suppose there is still frost and stuff some days..hmm

07-07-2008, 12:18 PM	#6
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: So heat and ac or nothing? Here on the coast of California, where it rarely gets above 80 or below 50, my '67 has a non-operational heater, and after driving it for a year like that, fixing it is one of my priorities. It's nice to have a defroster that works and to not depend on the heat from the motor laking through the holes in the firewall. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-07-2008, 02:45 PM	#7
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: So heat and ac or nothing? You burn the same amount of gas or more with the windows down vs. driving with the A/C on. I dont have A/C but will soon get it as I made a 350 mile trip in 100+ degrees of heat with my 5 yr old son and we sweat our b#$%& off. I am getting A/C for sure. As for the heater/defroster. Get it to work ! You will need it sooner or later and will be glad you have it when you need it ! Dont ask me how I know that . haha __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-07-2008, 03:39 PM	#9
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: So heat and ac or nothing? I started out with the bulky factory A/C, and didn't like it. Then I drove with no A/C and no defrost for a year, and it looked really clean! Now I have an underdash hidden unit with the standard vent locations, and it still looks pretty clean. I am happy with my decision to put it back in. Especially on road trips. It's all behind the glovebox. DLB DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-07-2008, 04:42 PM	#10
energiesource Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 346	Re: So heat and ac or nothing? is that the vintage air unit?

07-07-2008, 04:48 PM	#11
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: So heat and ac or nothing? I have to have a heater and defrost. A/C is in the future too. __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project



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