How Many Have A/C Thats Works? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RipMeyer · 04-11-2002, 06:41 PM

How many of you have an A/C cab with the A/C that works correctly? I have seen quite afew of these trucks and quite often the A/C has been hacked up or removed all togeather. Why do people feel the need to CUT the A/C out with a hacksaw?

Anywaym, mine is a 69 and the A/c works great.

woodmancfh · 04-11-2002, 07:10 PM

I have a 72 GMC and the air is so cold it will freeze you out of the truck. -Craig

Project1970 · 04-11-2002, 07:27 PM

Mine does, when there's Freon in it. I think it lost a lot more than the usual can's worth this winter, though...I'm putting more in tonight.

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nroden · 04-11-2002, 07:42 PM

Mine works but takes a little bit to get cold. Needs more Freon put into it.

Hasn't had anything done to it in 30 years so its about time.

I take that back. My great uncle did run a toggle switch to shut it on and off since the switch built in doesnt work but we're gonna fix that soon.

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Nick Rodenberg
Wellington, MO
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You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck"
I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny.
White/Ochre/White
Runs well... working on body.
Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16

Mike C · 04-11-2002, 07:45 PM

Both of mine work, the one in the truck is awesome, but the Jimmy has just too much interior space for the same AC unit. The truck looks like the clutch is leaking oil, so it won't be long for this world...

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72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's
64 Corvette Coupe
68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700
69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110
72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable

barn9 · 04-11-2002, 07:55 PM

Mine works, but needs some freon every summer.

RipMeyer · 04-11-2002, 08:08 PM

Now for the next question. What do you use to recharge it?

I was thinking on using DuraCool®. Direct replacement for R12. No modifications needed and suposed to be a tad bit cooler.

Andy4639 · 04-11-2002, 08:24 PM

I up graded to 134-a in mine, and have had no problems with it. You can see it on my web sit in signature, also put 80 model stuff in it to clean up the fender. No poa valve. Works great! Here is the outside part.

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Riptide · 04-11-2002, 08:45 PM

You guys with AC are so lucky. It would be so great to have a truck with AC. Some day I'll find an aftermarket kit and adapt the cab. Till then you guys stay cool and I'll keep the windows down.

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67 Chevy C10

chevyman 68 C/10 · 04-11-2002, 08:51 PM

My 68 custom still has the same freon that came in it ,as far as I know. I have had it for 6 years and never had trouble. It will freeze your_ _ _ off

**JQ-72** · 04-11-2002, 10:34 PM

2 out of my 3 72's blow cold air. The third truck will too if you gas it up every three months!

Zurbo · 04-12-2002, 12:23 AM

Mine is working great.

Went all through it a year ago and kept it POA with r12.

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My other Chevy - 1998 Camaro SS

**Joesjunk** · 04-12-2002, 01:38 AM

I have a 60k mile original truck that blows cold. Never done anything to it.

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1972 3/4T 402/auto 60k original miles, original paint
1971 1/2t 4x4 frame restored, original paint body put back on it
1968 1ton dually CST 52k original mile, restored
1972 1ton dually cheyenne flatbed, scrap hauler
1972 blazer,rust free, original paint, next project
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1969 camaro ss396 4-speed, restored stock
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custom camper 20cst · 04-12-2002, 05:43 AM

My 69 ac works great have never had trouble[knocking on wood]

busterwivell · 04-12-2002, 10:49 AM

My 71 is a factory A/C truck, but it never worked since I bought it. The belt wasn't on it. The under dash unit has an "S" shaped piece that fell off and is under the seat. Now the fan has quit working. I've been debating what to do, and I think I'm leaning toward taking it all out and putting in a Vintage Air setup. I talked with them at Goodguys - DelMar last weekend. they have a complete system for our trucks for $1095.00. What would you do?

*racedvl* · 04-12-2002, 08:44 PM

My a/c works great every time I roll down the windows.......

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imdarren · 04-12-2002, 10:58 PM

busterwivell,
It seems to me that it would be much cheaper to fix the setup you have. Also, then it would be all original. Of course any parts dealer would suggest a new Vintage Air system. Just my opinion. Darren

Hutch · 04-13-2002, 12:01 AM

You might check into Old Air:
http://www.oldairproducts.com/

They are out of Fort Worth Texas and have a system that will make use of the original
cab equipment with upgrades like sanden compressors, keeps the original look but updated.
Mine is not working but all I need is a compressor expansion valves and a charge.
Looking into the Sanden for a replacement on the compressor and going with one of the new R12 replacements for a charge.

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John Hutchison
Grapevine,Texas
76051
71 1/2 ton swb 307 pg
69 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 Roadster

nroden · 04-13-2002, 12:15 AM

I remember riding in my brothers old 1950 Chevy Ton Truck Flatbed... of course no AC. It would get so hot in there sometimes.

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Nick Rodenberg
Wellington, MO
http://nickrod.port5.com
You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck"
I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny.
White/Ochre/White
Runs well... working on body.
Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16

wlee · 04-13-2002, 11:35 AM

Can you guys with AC tell me which side your alternator is on? My Non-AC '69 Longhorn has the alternator on the passenger side, and I'd like to convert it to an air cab . . . do I need to move my alternator to the driver's side, or can it stay where it is? Thanks! Lee

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1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe
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1992 Mazda Miata
1969 Triumph Bonneville
1964 Harley Sportster

RipMeyer · 04-13-2002, 11:36 AM

Mine is on the driver side. You will prolly have to move it.

Vince M · 04-13-2002, 08:01 PM

SOON....I've got my whole air system out right now for a clean up and a conversion to 134a. Can't wait...

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Orlando,FL
72 Chevy 4x4 3/4T CustomCamper w/SB 406

crew70 · 04-13-2002, 08:50 PM

I think people didn't want to spend the money on the ac if it broke.so they would just take the compresser off if It was in the way.

72LNGHRN · 04-15-2002, 12:09 PM

Converted mine to R134a about three years ago havent had any problems with it yet.Already been using it about a month here in the desert.Keeps the cab cool even with all the air leaks in the cab.

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TUCSON,AZ.
2001 DODGE RAM WIFES TRUCK
1961 OLDS DYNAMIC 88
394 2BBL UNDER CONST.

Cal69Chevy · 04-15-2002, 10:19 PM

I do...'69 factory a/c

04-11-2002, 06:41 PM	#1
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	How Many Have A/C Thats Works? How many of you have an A/C cab with the A/C that works correctly? I have seen quite afew of these trucks and quite often the A/C has been hacked up or removed all togeather. Why do people feel the need to CUT the A/C out with a hacksaw? Anywaym, mine is a 69 and the A/c works great.

04-11-2002, 07:10 PM	#2
woodmancfh GMC RULES Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 154	I have a 72 GMC and the air is so cold it will freeze you out of the truck. -Craig __________________ 70 Chevy C/20 72 GMC K /2500

04-11-2002, 07:27 PM	#3
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Mine does, when there's Freon in it. I think it lost a lot more than the usual can's worth this winter, though...I'm putting more in tonight. ------------------ Project 1970 - soon to be seen at http://milhouse.treylis.org:81/ __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

04-11-2002, 07:42 PM	#4
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Mine works but takes a little bit to get cold. Needs more Freon put into it. Hasn't had anything done to it in 30 years so its about time. I take that back. My great uncle did run a toggle switch to shut it on and off since the switch built in doesnt work but we're gonna fix that soon. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. White/Ochre/White Runs well... working on body. Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16 __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

04-11-2002, 07:45 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Both of mine work, the one in the truck is awesome, but the Jimmy has just too much interior space for the same AC unit. The truck looks like the clutch is leaking oil, so it won't be long for this world... ------------------ 70 GMC 3/4 ton Sierra Grande 402/TH400 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

04-11-2002, 07:55 PM	#6
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Mine works, but needs some freon every summer. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-11-2002, 08:08 PM	#7
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	Now for the next question. What do you use to recharge it? I was thinking on using DuraCool®. Direct replacement for R12. No modifications needed and suposed to be a tad bit cooler.

04-11-2002, 08:24 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	I up graded to 134-a in mine, and have had no problems with it. You can see it on my web sit in signature, also put 80 model stuff in it to clean up the fender. No poa valve. Works great! Here is the outside part. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html]]www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html][/URL" TARGET=_blank> [URL=http://www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639]]www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639]</A> [This message has been edited by Andy4639 (edited April 13, 2002).] [This message has been edited by Andy4639 (edited April 13, 2002).] __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-11-2002, 08:45 PM	#9
Riptide Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: McPherson, KS US Posts: 102	You guys with AC are so lucky. It would be so great to have a truck with AC. Some day I'll find an aftermarket kit and adapt the cab. Till then you guys stay cool and I'll keep the windows down. ------------------ 67 Chevy C10 __________________ 67 Chevy C10 McPherson, Ks "Remember Don't Sweat the Petty Things, Pet the Sweaty Things"

04-11-2002, 08:51 PM	#10
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	My 68 custom still has the same freon that came in it ,as far as I know. I have had it for 6 years and never had trouble. It will freeze your_ _ _ off __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

04-11-2002, 10:34 PM	#11
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,555	2 out of my 3 72's blow cold air. The third truck will too if you gas it up every three months! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

04-12-2002, 12:23 AM	#12
Zurbo Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bel Aire, Kansas, USA Posts: 186	Mine is working great. Went all through it a year ago and kept it POA with r12. ------------------ Zurbo's Chevy - 1972 Black/White Cheyenne Super. 400 Big Block /THD 400, factory air and tilt. My other Chevy - 1998 Camaro SS __________________ Zurbo's Chevy - 1972 Black/White Cheyenne Super. 402 Big Block /THD 400, factory air and tilt. My other Chevy - 1998 Camaro SS

04-12-2002, 01:38 AM	#13
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	I have a 60k mile original truck that blows cold. Never done anything to it. ------------------ 1972 3/4T 402/auto 60k original miles, original paint 1971 1/2t 4x4 frame restored, original paint body put back on it 1968 1ton dually CST 52k original mile, restored 1972 1ton dually cheyenne flatbed, scrap hauler 1972 blazer,rust free, original paint, next project 72 2wd blazer for the above rust free body 1972 3/4t 4x4 GMC, For sale 1968 1/2t 4x4, For sale 72 2wd jimmy, for sale 1969 camaro ss396 4-speed, restored stock Other67-72 parts trucks Lots of parts for sale 2001 GMC 2500HD 4x4 diesel, I have to have something to drive to work everyday Independence, MO __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-12-2002, 05:43 AM	#14
custom camper 20cst Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Delmar,Iowa,USA Posts: 5	My 69 ac works great have never had trouble[knocking on wood]

04-12-2002, 10:49 AM	#15
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	My 71 is a factory A/C truck, but it never worked since I bought it. The belt wasn't on it. The under dash unit has an "S" shaped piece that fell off and is under the seat. Now the fan has quit working. I've been debating what to do, and I think I'm leaning toward taking it all out and putting in a Vintage Air setup. I talked with them at Goodguys - DelMar last weekend. they have a complete system for our trucks for $1095.00. What would you do? __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com



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04-12-2002, 08:44 PM	#16
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	My a/c works great every time I roll down the windows....... ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/racedvl/racedvl69index.html Woodstock,IL.northwest of Chicago It's not what you buy, it's what you build!! I did not climb to the top of the food chain, to become a vegetarian. For some pics of my truck.

04-12-2002, 10:58 PM	#17
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	busterwivell, It seems to me that it would be much cheaper to fix the setup you have. Also, then it would be all original. Of course any parts dealer would suggest a new Vintage Air system. Just my opinion. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

04-13-2002, 12:01 AM	#18
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	You might check into Old Air: http://www.oldairproducts.com/ They are out of Fort Worth Texas and have a system that will make use of the original cab equipment with upgrades like sanden compressors, keeps the original look but updated. Mine is not working but all I need is a compressor expansion valves and a charge. Looking into the Sanden for a replacement on the compressor and going with one of the new R12 replacements for a charge. ------------------ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 76051 71 1/2 ton swb 307 pg 69 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 Roadster __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

04-13-2002, 12:15 AM	#19
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I remember riding in my brothers old 1950 Chevy Ton Truck Flatbed... of course no AC. It would get so hot in there sometimes. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. White/Ochre/White Runs well... working on body. Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16 __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

04-13-2002, 11:35 AM	#20
wlee Just an Old Mr Goodwrench Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Green Ridge, MO USA Posts: 259	Can you guys with AC tell me which side your alternator is on? My Non-AC '69 Longhorn has the alternator on the passenger side, and I'd like to convert it to an air cab . . . do I need to move my alternator to the driver's side, or can it stay where it is? Thanks! Lee ------------------ 1969 Custom 20 Longhorn 1970 CST 20 Fleetside 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe 1991 Jaguar Sovereign 1992 Mazda Miata 1969 Triumph Bonneville 1964 Harley Sportster __________________ 1969 CST 20 Longhorn 1970 CST 20 Fleetside 1991 Jaguar Sovereign 1992 Mazda Miata

04-13-2002, 11:36 AM	#21
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	Mine is on the driver side. You will prolly have to move it.

04-13-2002, 08:01 PM	#22
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	SOON....I've got my whole air system out right now for a clean up and a conversion to 134a. Can't wait... ------------------ Orlando,FL 72 Chevy 4x4 3/4T CustomCamper w/SB 406 __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

04-13-2002, 08:50 PM	#23
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	I think people didn't want to spend the money on the ac if it broke.so they would just take the compresser off if It was in the way. __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

04-15-2002, 12:09 PM	#24
72LNGHRN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Tucson AZ USA Posts: 241	Converted mine to R134a about three years ago havent had any problems with it yet.Already been using it about a month here in the desert.Keeps the cab cool even with all the air leaks in the cab. ------------------ 72LONGHORN 350 CI TURBO 400 A/C P/S P/B HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. TUCSON,AZ. 2001 DODGE RAM WIFES TRUCK 1961 OLDS DYNAMIC 88 394 2BBL UNDER CONST. __________________ 72LONGHORN 350 CI TURBO 400 A/C P/S P/B HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. TUCSON,AZ. 2005 4X4 DODGE RAM 1500 "HEMI"LARAMIE 1961 OLDS DYNAMIC 88 394 4BBL UNDER CONST.

04-15-2002, 10:19 PM	#25
Cal69Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 136	I do...'69 factory a/c __________________ '69 Chevy, 4X4-SB 350 TBI-TH350 Trans-205 Transfer Case-Dana 44 Front-14 Bolt Rear-Front Disc Brakes-Factory A/C-P/S Ken's '69 Page

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