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56ClassicTruck · 10-03-2010, 04:15 PM

Looking to put ac in my 56 truck if any one has done it what ac unit did you us? Dose any one have pic,s of the inside of the dash how far out dose it stick out? How far down? Any pic,s would help please i am stomped on what way to go.
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Wrenchbender Ret · 10-03-2010, 05:17 PM

I put a Vintage-air compact III in my 70. It is a universal model. I should have used the custom one which is available for that model & yours also. It works good & doesn't hang down too far but I have no glove box anymore & the back of the dash is full of tubes for the A/C outlets & defroster, but you will have that with any. Under hood is real clean as none of the heater is protruding from the fire wall.

solidaxel · 10-03-2010, 05:23 PM

Under dash Vintage Air and heat

56ClassicTruck · 10-03-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

I put a Vintage-air compact III in my 70. It is a universal model. I should have used the custom one which is available for that model & yours also. It works good & doesn't hang down too far but I have no glove box anymore & the back of the dash is full of tubes for the A/C outlets & defroster, but you will have that with any. Under hood is real clean as none of the heater is protruding from the fire wall.

Hey cool do have any pic of it installed
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56ClassicTruck · 10-03-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Under dash Vintage Air and heat

Hey solidaxel. Thanks for the pic,s do you have any taken further back so i can see top of dash and floor?
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56ClassicTruck · 10-06-2010, 02:15 PM

Thanks guys for your replies, i thought more guys installed ac? Maybe not i it takes alway from the interior but i real want ac. I am going to install my 94 buickroadmaster ac unit its big but i have it all wire harness an all for easy plug in. Thanks again guys.
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**robnolimit** · 10-07-2010, 03:32 PM

We have been a vintage Air dealer for 20 yrs and like them very much. I have installed other brands, and have had some difficulty. The V.A. kit is worth the extra $$. "sure-fit" style kits are easier to install, but don't look as custom. The Gen III Compac is my favorite for the 55-59. We - No Limit - make an underdash apron that is molded to fit the contour of the dash, and provide a nice mounting area for the vents and controls.

Tri5Nerd · 10-07-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by robnolimit

We have been a vintage Air dealer for 20 yrs and like them very much. I have installed other brands, and have had some difficulty. The V.A. kit is worth the extra $$. "sure-fit" style kits are easier to install, but don't look as custom. The Gen III Compac is my favorite for the 55-59. We - No Limit - make an underdash apron that is molded to fit the contour of the dash, and provide a nice mounting area for the vents and controls.

Hey Rob, do you have a part number or a pic of the underdash apron? I still far way from do AC but would like to know it is.

Tri5

1952ssr · 10-07-2010, 05:01 PM

I plan to use Southern Air Superfrost by Southern Rods, very good prices and systems look top notch. Google them and check their site out.

56ClassicTruck · 10-25-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by robnolimit

We have been a vintage Air dealer for 20 yrs and like them very much. I have installed other brands, and have had some difficulty. The V.A. kit is worth the extra $$. "sure-fit" style kits are easier to install, but don't look as custom. The Gen III Compac is my favorite for the 55-59. We - No Limit - make an underdash apron that is molded to fit the contour of the dash, and provide a nice mounting area for the vents and controls.

Do you have info on that gen3 i only see the gen2. Do you sell the ac unit vent and control? Or do you have buy the hole kit?
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56ClassicTruck · 10-25-2010, 04:18 PM

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I plan to use Southern Air Superfrost by Southern Rods, very good prices and systems look top notch. Google them and check their site out.

hey joey i looked at there maxi 1 they said it will work for me with my lt1 parts.
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1952ssr · 10-25-2010, 04:47 PM

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hey joey i looked at there maxi 1 they said it will work for me with my lt1 parts.
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Yeah, that's the way I'm going. They gave me a price of 271.00 using my compressor, not to bad.

56ClassicTruck · 10-25-2010, 04:53 PM

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Yeah, that's the way I'm going. They gave me a price of 271.00 using my compressor, not to bad.

man they told me$600? What did you get with just the under dash unit buy it self?
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Wrenchbender Ret · 10-25-2010, 05:01 PM

I'll get some photo's tomorrow. Robno's post makes me feel a lot better. He say's the Gen 3 is the way to go. I used a factory A-6 comp. & a cond. from a small car. It works real good. I'd like to have more fan speeds.

56ClassicTruck · 10-25-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Yeah, that's the way I'm going. They gave me a price of 271.00 using my compressor, not to bad.

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

I'll get some photo's tomorrow. Robno's post makes me feel a lot better. He say's the Gen 3 is the way to go. I used a factory A-6 comp. & a cond. from a small car. It works real good. I'd like to have more fan speeds.

Would like to see your pictures. What car did you use. I was going to use my 1994 buick roadmaster for i am using the motor and harness an all but ac unit is way to BIG bummed. I was also thinking of a2003 s10 ac unit i can get one for$150 with the controls just don’t no how big it is? And it would work with my lt1 compressor and rest of my parts.
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1952ssr · 10-26-2010, 10:27 AM

I'm going with the Superfrost kit $300 cheaper that the Maxi1, that's the differance.
I'm getting the unit $200; condensor $92; and dryer $79.

OrrieG · 10-26-2010, 01:57 PM

I am putting in Vintage Air sure fit for the TF. Here are two trial fit photos to show how far it hangs down and intrudes into the glove box. I just got the under dash unit, I am going to buy a Sanderson compressor and condenser. I am still working on how to run the lines. You can see in the one photo where I marked where VA wants you to run the lines. I am going to get them tucked up higher and into the fender side of the inner fender panel. I am also looking at a different way to run and mount the outlet grilles.

56ClassicTruck · 10-26-2010, 03:11 PM

Hey OrrieG, that looks grate good luck figuring it out buy the work you have done i sure you will. On my trcuk i was going throw the firewall its not going to be a show truck but my every day driver i want to drive it every were. Wish i had the money to built one:-(. That's way i been looking for my cheapest way on this project its or first not a cheap hobby lol i am sure you all no that.......thanks for the pic, s
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10-03-2010, 04:15 PM	#1
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	guys with ac in their trucks Looking to put ac in my 56 truck if any one has done it what ac unit did you us? Dose any one have pic,s of the inside of the dash how far out dose it stick out? How far down? Any pic,s would help please i am stomped on what way to go. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

10-03-2010, 05:17 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: guys with ac in their trucks I put a Vintage-air compact III in my 70. It is a universal model. I should have used the custom one which is available for that model & yours also. It works good & doesn't hang down too far but I have no glove box anymore & the back of the dash is full of tubes for the A/C outlets & defroster, but you will have that with any. Under hood is real clean as none of the heater is protruding from the fire wall.

10-03-2010, 05:23 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: guys with ac in their trucks Under dash Vintage Air and heat Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-06-2010, 02:15 PM	#6
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: guys with ac in their trucks Thanks guys for your replies, i thought more guys installed ac? Maybe not i it takes alway from the interior but i real want ac. I am going to install my 94 buickroadmaster ac unit its big but i have it all wire harness an all for easy plug in. Thanks again guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

10-07-2010, 03:32 PM	#7
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: guys with ac in their trucks We have been a vintage Air dealer for 20 yrs and like them very much. I have installed other brands, and have had some difficulty. The V.A. kit is worth the extra $$. "sure-fit" style kits are easier to install, but don't look as custom. The Gen III Compac is my favorite for the 55-59. We - No Limit - make an underdash apron that is molded to fit the contour of the dash, and provide a nice mounting area for the vents and controls.

10-07-2010, 05:01 PM	#9
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: guys with ac in their trucks I plan to use Southern Air Superfrost by Southern Rods, very good prices and systems look top notch. Google them and check their site out.

10-25-2010, 05:01 PM	#14
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: guys with ac in their trucks I'll get some photo's tomorrow. Robno's post makes me feel a lot better. He say's the Gen 3 is the way to go. I used a factory A-6 comp. & a cond. from a small car. It works real good. I'd like to have more fan speeds.

10-26-2010, 10:27 AM	#16
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: guys with ac in their trucks I'm going with the Superfrost kit $300 cheaper that the Maxi1, that's the differance. I'm getting the unit $200; condensor $92; and dryer $79. Last edited by 1952ssr; 10-26-2010 at 04:47 PM.

10-26-2010, 01:57 PM	#17
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: guys with ac in their trucks I am putting in Vintage Air sure fit for the TF. Here are two trial fit photos to show how far it hangs down and intrudes into the glove box. I just got the under dash unit, I am going to buy a Sanderson compressor and condenser. I am still working on how to run the lines. You can see in the one photo where I marked where VA wants you to run the lines. I am going to get them tucked up higher and into the fender side of the inner fender panel. I am also looking at a different way to run and mount the outlet grilles. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-26-2010, 03:11 PM	#18
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: guys with ac in their trucks Hey OrrieG, that looks grate good luck figuring it out buy the work you have done i sure you will. On my trcuk i was going throw the firewall its not going to be a show truck but my every day driver i want to drive it every were. Wish i had the money to built one:-(. That's way i been looking for my cheapest way on this project its or first not a cheap hobby lol i am sure you all no that.......thanks for the pic, s Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck



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