1971 4x4 Suburban Project - the 'Family Adventure Wagon' - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ManNamedJed · 07-25-2019, 10:33 AM

Installed my aftermarket air conditioning kit (Classic Auto Air). It is a complete unit that replaces your heater core, blower, controls, as well as adding AC and new ducts.

It was a major pain in the ass. I probably have 15 hours into it. Its one of those projects that snowballs as you discover other things to fix/update once you start digging in.

All the old stuff comes out:

New unit gets wedged behind the dash:

New heater control valve:

This is the new heat/AC controls. I don't really like them. They totally clash with the look of the vehicle. I hope I grow to like them.

07-25-2019, 10:33 AM	#6
ManNamedJed Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 232	Re: 1971 4x4 Suburban Project - the 'Family Adventure Wagon' Installed my aftermarket air conditioning kit (Classic Auto Air). It is a complete unit that replaces your heater core, blower, controls, as well as adding AC and new ducts. It was a major pain in the ass. I probably have 15 hours into it. Its one of those projects that snowballs as you discover other things to fix/update once you start digging in. All the old stuff comes out: New unit gets wedged behind the dash: New heater control valve: This is the new heat/AC controls. I don't really like them. They totally clash with the look of the vehicle. I hope I grow to like them.



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