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| | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Guys I have a 49 suburban that i just got back on the road. I live in Texas so it gets hotter that Heck so I am researching A/C suppliers. Has anyone put one in and have recommendations? Also how did you put in the vents? Picture greatly appreciated.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | My first thought is what size of engine do you have? Do you have 12 volt system? Here is a recent post on the same subject (more truck oriented) that has some answers. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | You can go by Old Air Products in Ft. Worth and look at their 49 type dash in the showroom which is a good unit. The very best AD style unit was by Air-Tique in Cleburne but the recession got them. Vintage Air out of San Antonio is the standard and very good but pricey. On a 52 we're doing we are putting a rear unit in also since it is Texas. I have pictures of a unit in a 49 but won't go through the hassle of getting it on this site since I'm on dial up and it takes forever to first put it on Photobucket and then to here. I would be glad to email them to you.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | For cooling up front, Vintage Air, Old Air Products, and Southerrods.com are just about it. For a rear air system, go to www.discountvantruck.com , they have quite a few options for rear air. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 321 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 321 | If you want feedback/advice on installing old air units up front in AD trucks, call Patrick's in Arizona. Phil and/or Patrick have installed a bunch and can give you the pros/cons. They are a little biased, but I believe that the Old Air products are a solid unit.
I visited Vintage Air last week ironically while travelling on business. They are a great group of folks as well, but I have no experience with installing their units.
I'd google some AD trucks since dashes are the same. You'll see dozens of examples of pics with vents installed. I personally like the look of the Mark IV that Vintage air is reproducing but am unsure of the cooling power for the burb. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Thanks Guys for the advice. I have looked at all of the above's websites but wanted on the ground input for larger vehicle.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle."-Abraham Lincoln
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | I know what you are saying. My folks had a Dodge window van when I was growing up. It only had front air. Unless you were fortunate enough to sit in the front 2 spots, you were S.O.L. Those vinyl seats and huge clear glass windows made that thing like a greenhouse! I don't ever want to go back there again. Nor will I ever put my kids through that. | | |
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