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Sub71 · 04-16-2010, 10:00 AM

Just pulled this out and replaced it with aftermarket AC.

I've got everything from the overhead unit to the compressor. Only things not included are the dash controls and the hoses that run from the front to the back. If it it doesn't sell at this price I'll sell the pieces individually.

$250 - no shipping on the complete setup, too big.

EDIT: this price does not include the AC brackets for the engine, I think I have a complete set and will post them in a seperate add when I verify.

yellow69z28rs · 05-16-2010, 10:07 AM

Just curious, did you install aftermarket "rear air"? If so, what brand, and are you pleased with it? Thanks Rob

Sub71 · 05-17-2010, 11:07 AM

Nope didn't install anything in the rear. I'm not aware of anyone that makes aftermarket AC for the rear of a burb. I talked to an AC shop and they "thought" they could make the original AC work with my new Classic Auto Air setup, but I don't have the funds at this time.

Burb · 05-17-2010, 03:05 PM

Sub

Was it functional prior to removal ?

And do you have the wiring that ran the length ???

Sub71 · 05-17-2010, 05:50 PM

The previous owner said it worked. He had the motor rebuilt and put headers on it, the factory AC brackets would not work with the headers so he removed the compressor. So...long story short I can't guarantee it works but it should, I tested everything I could and it all worked short of blowing cold air (no compressor). The wiring that runs from the controls at the front to the rear are included. The power wiring is still in the burb but I could throw that in as well.

**kev2809** · 05-17-2010, 08:51 PM

so if one was going from completely no a/c to a/c, what else would they have to buy?

Sub71 · 05-18-2010, 08:01 AM

I'm including the condensor, drier, hard lines etc, so you would need the rubber hoses from the compressor to the rear. The dash controls don't affect the AC, all controls for it are overhead so no changes there.

You would also need the brackets for the engine, I'd throw them in for another $50...

Burb · 05-18-2010, 12:58 PM

Jump on it Kev you know its only gonna get warmer round her.

And its pretty straight forward install, hoses are the hardest part, I might even still have the orig SBC brakets for the Harrison compressor I can let ya have, if I can find 'em.

I have a rear unit hanging in the back of mine, but I need to break it down and refurb it, fans, cover, etc.

And I won't be getting mine going till I add a front "Vintage A/C" unit at the same time and will be trying to figure a set of splitters for the freon.

bangingears · 05-19-2010, 05:26 AM

Sub 71 i'll take it and pick it up pm me your address and i'll send you the money i won't be able to pick it up for a week are two i'm in Africa at work but will send you the money now if thats ok? i live close to Lafayette La. its about 4 hour drive for me, not to far though! let me know and i'll send the money thanx for your time!

DBear · 06-02-2010, 02:14 AM

is unit still avalible?

Sub71 · 06-03-2010, 07:44 AM

Bangingears is first in line.

draggingframe01 · 07-21-2010, 11:40 AM

I'm looking pretty hard for one of these right now. Anyone know anyone who may have one or know if the rear AC from say an '89 Burb would fit in??

Sub71 · 07-21-2010, 12:20 PM

This one may be back up for sale, I haven't heard back from Bangingears in a few weeks. If he doesn't respond by Friday DBear is next in line....

draggingframe01 · 07-22-2010, 06:09 AM

Your a little ways a way from me...And the shipping of this thing would be outrageous I imagine if you were to even ship it. I've been looking for one of these on the East Coast and have had one hell of a time...

draggingframe01 · 07-22-2010, 06:45 AM

Is this a factory '71 Rear AC unit? The '72 units don't have the tunnel to the front do they? What do you do about the headliner/headliner bows?

Sub71 · 07-22-2010, 09:05 AM

Yes this is factory 71 and it goes from the rear to the front. You don't have to do anything with the bows it goes over them and doesn't affect them at all.

bangingears · 07-23-2010, 01:45 PM

Sub i came straight to work in Israel as soon as i left Africa i only had a few days at home let me send you the money and i can maybe get my buddy to pick it up r i'm supposed to go home for 30 days on august 11th but that can change tho. i don't have a problem with paying you for it & pick it up later!! thanks buddy let me know!!?! sorry i took so long to get back just hard to do things 5000 miles away!! lol thanks again!

Sub71 · 07-24-2010, 09:28 AM

I'll PM you my address, you don't have to pick it up right away, just want to make sure you still wanted it.

draggingframe01 · 07-25-2010, 09:50 AM

I would like to get in line for this

Sub71 · 08-05-2010, 05:03 PM

Sold to bangingears, received payment today.

04-16-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	71 Suburban overhead AC Just pulled this out and replaced it with aftermarket AC. I've got everything from the overhead unit to the compressor. Only things not included are the dash controls and the hoses that run from the front to the back. If it it doesn't sell at this price I'll sell the pieces individually. $250 - no shipping on the complete setup, too big. EDIT: this price does not include the AC brackets for the engine, I think I have a complete set and will post them in a seperate add when I verify. Last edited by Sub71; 04-16-2010 at 10:05 AM.

05-16-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
yellow69z28rs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alexandria la. Posts: 33	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Just curious, did you install aftermarket "rear air"? If so, what brand, and are you pleased with it? Thanks Rob

05-17-2010, 11:07 AM	#3
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Nope didn't install anything in the rear. I'm not aware of anyone that makes aftermarket AC for the rear of a burb. I talked to an AC shop and they "thought" they could make the original AC work with my new Classic Auto Air setup, but I don't have the funds at this time.

05-17-2010, 03:05 PM	#4
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Sub Was it functional prior to removal ? And do you have the wiring that ran the length ??? __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

05-17-2010, 05:50 PM	#5
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC The previous owner said it worked. He had the motor rebuilt and put headers on it, the factory AC brackets would not work with the headers so he removed the compressor. So...long story short I can't guarantee it works but it should, I tested everything I could and it all worked short of blowing cold air (no compressor). The wiring that runs from the controls at the front to the rear are included. The power wiring is still in the burb but I could throw that in as well.

05-17-2010, 08:51 PM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,141	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC so if one was going from completely no a/c to a/c, what else would they have to buy? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-18-2010, 08:01 AM	#7
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC I'm including the condensor, drier, hard lines etc, so you would need the rubber hoses from the compressor to the rear. The dash controls don't affect the AC, all controls for it are overhead so no changes there. You would also need the brackets for the engine, I'd throw them in for another $50...

05-18-2010, 12:58 PM	#8
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Jump on it Kev you know its only gonna get warmer round her. And its pretty straight forward install, hoses are the hardest part, I might even still have the orig SBC brakets for the Harrison compressor I can let ya have, if I can find 'em. I have a rear unit hanging in the back of mine, but I need to break it down and refurb it, fans, cover, etc. And I won't be getting mine going till I add a front "Vintage A/C" unit at the same time and will be trying to figure a set of splitters for the freon. __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

05-19-2010, 05:26 AM	#9
bangingears Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Erath,La. Posts: 25	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Sub 71 i'll take it and pick it up pm me your address and i'll send you the money i won't be able to pick it up for a week are two i'm in Africa at work but will send you the money now if thats ok? i live close to Lafayette La. its about 4 hour drive for me, not to far though! let me know and i'll send the money thanx for your time!

06-02-2010, 02:14 AM	#10
DBear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 861	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC is unit still avalible?

06-03-2010, 07:44 AM	#11
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Bangingears is first in line.

07-21-2010, 11:40 AM	#12
draggingframe01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elkridge, Md. Posts: 39	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC I'm looking pretty hard for one of these right now. Anyone know anyone who may have one or know if the rear AC from say an '89 Burb would fit in??

07-21-2010, 12:20 PM	#13
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC This one may be back up for sale, I haven't heard back from Bangingears in a few weeks. If he doesn't respond by Friday DBear is next in line....

07-22-2010, 06:09 AM	#14
draggingframe01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elkridge, Md. Posts: 39	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Your a little ways a way from me...And the shipping of this thing would be outrageous I imagine if you were to even ship it. I've been looking for one of these on the East Coast and have had one hell of a time...

07-22-2010, 06:45 AM	#15
draggingframe01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elkridge, Md. Posts: 39	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Is this a factory '71 Rear AC unit? The '72 units don't have the tunnel to the front do they? What do you do about the headliner/headliner bows?



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07-22-2010, 09:05 AM	#16
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Yes this is factory 71 and it goes from the rear to the front. You don't have to do anything with the bows it goes over them and doesn't affect them at all.

07-23-2010, 01:45 PM	#17
bangingears Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Erath,La. Posts: 25	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Sub i came straight to work in Israel as soon as i left Africa i only had a few days at home let me send you the money and i can maybe get my buddy to pick it up r i'm supposed to go home for 30 days on august 11th but that can change tho. i don't have a problem with paying you for it & pick it up later!! thanks buddy let me know!!?! sorry i took so long to get back just hard to do things 5000 miles away!! lol thanks again!

07-24-2010, 09:28 AM	#18
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC I'll PM you my address, you don't have to pick it up right away, just want to make sure you still wanted it.

07-25-2010, 09:50 AM	#19
draggingframe01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elkridge, Md. Posts: 39	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC I would like to get in line for this

08-05-2010, 05:03 PM	#20
Sub71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 77	Re: 71 Suburban overhead AC Sold to bangingears, received payment today.

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