47-55.1 1950 AD Which AC Kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FatherandSon · 05-27-2020, 02:31 PM

I found some old threads but manufacturers change things frequently so I thought I would get your current opinions. I have a 1950 AD, SBC 383 w/Sanderson block hugger headers, GM performance serpentine system w/long water pump & GM AC compressor, 700r4 & stock firewall. Which AC kit do you all recommend and why? Thanks in advance!

mr48chev · 05-28-2020, 02:25 AM

It's hard to go wrong with Vintage air because they have vehicle specific under dash units or the a bit more "universal' lower cost units and have brackets and clutches and pulley that will match your exact setup without having to go out and hunt down the other pieces unless you Want to match a specific pulley so your whole belt system all has the same look. If you snagged an oem unit out of a wrecking yard that may not be an issue but if you spent the big $$$$ on a billet setup it may be a big issue.

Word is that they have a real good tech line to answer questions and that is real important to me. Being able to call the guys who actually make the units is a big plus when you run into an issue and need help.

NorCalGal · 05-28-2020, 03:00 AM

I have the old air products hurricane air, not installed yet but is made for our trucks. You can choose the manual control or electronic control.

mr48chev · 05-28-2020, 03:45 AM

A lot of people do like the Old Air units.

**8man** · 05-28-2020, 08:41 AM

I put the Vintage Air in my Cherokee Chief, using the universal kit and getting the parts I needed.

I've got the Surefit Vintage Air unit for the 48 that has been test fit. If fits very nicely, and is a bolt in unit.

I looked at Old Air and Vintage for both vehicles, and wound up with the Vintage Air. Their tech line has been great.

Zippi · 05-28-2020, 08:46 AM

Old Air Hurricane unit in my 49.

FatherandSon · 05-28-2020, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the quick replies. 8man why did you choose Vintage over Old Air?

No Handle Sam · 05-28-2020, 07:55 PM

We have an under dash Vintage Air unit in our 48. I'm thinking that I will do something different in the 49 that we are building. My biggest issues is that the "low" fan setting isn't low at all. The other thing is that it "sweats" bad enough to soak the carpet. I realize that we are in Georgia and the heat and humidity can get a little crazy, but when I asked the VA guys about it a SEMA last year they just told me "That's just the way it is." Not a very good response in my book considering what these things cost. But just my 2¢

FatherandSon · 05-28-2020, 09:37 PM

Thanks No Handle Sam. I haven’t heard of a condensation issue with VA before. Anyone else have this problem?

05-27-2020, 02:31 PM	#1
FatherandSon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 55	1950 AD Which AC Kit? I found some old threads but manufacturers change things frequently so I thought I would get your current opinions. I have a 1950 AD, SBC 383 w/Sanderson block hugger headers, GM performance serpentine system w/long water pump & GM AC compressor, 700r4 & stock firewall. Which AC kit do you all recommend and why? Thanks in advance!

05-28-2020, 02:25 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,269	Re: 1950 AD Which AC Kit? It's hard to go wrong with Vintage air because they have vehicle specific under dash units or the a bit more "universal' lower cost units and have brackets and clutches and pulley that will match your exact setup without having to go out and hunt down the other pieces unless you Want to match a specific pulley so your whole belt system all has the same look. If you snagged an oem unit out of a wrecking yard that may not be an issue but if you spent the big $$$$ on a billet setup it may be a big issue. Word is that they have a real good tech line to answer questions and that is real important to me. Being able to call the guys who actually make the units is a big plus when you run into an issue and need help. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-28-2020, 03:00 AM	#3
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: 1950 AD Which AC Kit? I have the old air products hurricane air, not installed yet but is made for our trucks. You can choose the manual control or electronic control. __________________ Jan's 53

05-28-2020, 03:45 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,269	Re: 1950 AD Which AC Kit? A lot of people do like the Old Air units. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-28-2020, 08:41 AM	#5
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,266	Re: 1950 AD Which AC Kit? I put the Vintage Air in my Cherokee Chief, using the universal kit and getting the parts I needed. I've got the Surefit Vintage Air unit for the 48 that has been test fit. If fits very nicely, and is a bolt in unit. I looked at Old Air and Vintage for both vehicles, and wound up with the Vintage Air. Their tech line has been great. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

05-28-2020, 08:46 AM	#6
Zippi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 585	Re: 1950 AD Which AC Kit? Old Air Hurricane unit in my 49. Attached Images __________________ If you can't fix it with duct tape, it's an electrical problem. 1949 5 Window 3100 https://zippi6.wixsite.com/adtruck

05-28-2020, 09:19 AM	#7
FatherandSon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 55	Re: 1950 AD Which AC Kit? Thanks for the quick replies. 8man why did you choose Vintage over Old Air?

05-28-2020, 07:55 PM	#8
No Handle Sam Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 26	Re: 1950 AD Which AC Kit? We have an under dash Vintage Air unit in our 48. I'm thinking that I will do something different in the 49 that we are building. My biggest issues is that the "low" fan setting isn't low at all. The other thing is that it "sweats" bad enough to soak the carpet. I realize that we are in Georgia and the heat and humidity can get a little crazy, but when I asked the VA guys about it a SEMA last year they just told me "That's just the way it is." Not a very good response in my book considering what these things cost. But just my 2¢

05-28-2020, 09:37 PM	#9
FatherandSon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 55	Re: 1950 AD Which AC Kit? Thanks No Handle Sam. I haven’t heard of a condensation issue with VA before. Anyone else have this problem?



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