47-55.1 A/C heater help

[hogfarm]

I am upgrading the A/C heater combo in my 54. The old system was a Air-Tique vacuum operated valve system that did not work. I have looked at the Old Air and the Vintage Air stuff. I do not want to cut another big hole in my firewall. Looking for some advice as to what is the best system for me to fit my truck. I like the bulkhead fitting, and electric valves. I have included pictures of the old system

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by hogfarm

I am upgrading the A/C heater combo in my 54. The old system was a Air-Tique vacuum operated valve system that did not work. I have looked at the Old Air and the Vintage Air stuff. I do not want to cut another big hole in my firewall. Looking for some advice as to what is the best system for me to fit my truck. I like the bulkhead fitting, and electric valves. I have included pictures of the old system

I purchased a Vintage air system for my 1953 5-window and so far, it has fit like a glove. No holes to be cut in the firewall, beyond the one that already existed for the heater (that the previous owner had already removed).

In fact, I have a 1959 261 inline 6 engine and Vintage air had a bracket that fit on the engine to support both the compressor and the alternator.

[hogfarm]

Do you have any pictures?

[youngrodder]

I purchased a VA direct fit unit and modified how it was installed so you don't see much. I contained the valve inside the cab close to the unit. I used a bulk head fitting on the passenger side cowl and ran the hoses down under the frame and up form the bottom. This worked good for my LS set up.

Marc

[JDarby]

Brilliant!!!