Adding Air

[Rufas]

Originally Posted by Bird dog

I suggest you cut the dash holes prior to paint. I am just finishing the build now and the pics show where I am today. I bought the stock vents, but ended up using the VA ones instead. I liked the look.

If you have the time, I would also weld up the panel that comes with the kit on the firewall. Thats what I did. I think it cleans it up.

Very Clean. Nice work!

[old51sedan]

Thanks a bunch for the pictures. Are all three of these vents the ones that came with your VA kit? They look nice, especially the one above the radio. The plate you welded on the firewall came with the VA kit? Was there a certain number on this kit? I'm going to send you PM. Thanks, Donn

[old51sedan]

OK guys, this is what I've found out. Vintage Air has the bracket for my 6 cyc. but they want an extra 150.00 for it. Their kit is 1335.00 + 150.00, and has free shipping. Problem is they have to build it which takes 7-10 days. Old air products has the Hurrican system, they have the correct bracket also in stock. Their system is 1400.00 no matter which bracket I use. They charge 75.00 shipping, but have the system all built and can ship the next day.
What it boils down to is my truck is in the paint shop now, there's 10.00 difference in the price. Old air has been around for quite a while, has anyone heard any comments on them? The kits seem to have the same components, I'm thinking of going with Old Air just so Ill have it in a few days. What to do!!!

[Bird dog]

No experience with anyone but vintage air. It may be a regional thing, but all the hot rods/ classic cars in my area have Vintage Air in them. Have installed two of their kits, and didn't have any install problems and have been happy with the results.

[Hidesertchevy]

I bought the vintage air last year and installed it I think it works OK but to be honest I expected it to work better than it does. That being said it will keep you comfortable but won't freeze you out of the cab . I like my a/c systems to blow super cold

[Metaldoc]

I love my VA and I also welded my fire wall in to keep it clean. I used there cover plate and just cut out what I needed to fil the holes. My kit was 2200$ Can. plus the Freon charge. Sure fit kit gen 5

[jfnar]

It's interesting that they came up with compressor brackets for your 292. Both companies told me that they don't have brackets for a 292.

[old51sedan]

I just got an email from VA, they have the bracket 15249-VCB. It's listed on page 37 under brackets in their online catalog. They are putting me a kit together with this bracket. They bracket lists for 149.00
Old Air also has it, it's 40-150R listed @ $99.50
I'm hoping that because the 292 is taller we can use a electronic ignition. They do make an EI with an external coil that should work so I'm told.
Hope this helps you.