Darn, heater core is leaking, time to either repair or upgrade to a/c.

Has anyone installed either of these "complete" kits in a 1953-55 ford f100?

If so, any issues with the installation? If you have worked with both, do you have a preference and why? Any other info to share regarding these kits would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

I have Old Air in Homade, no issues installing, straight forward and pretty easy and for me that says alot.

 

I have Vintage Air in my 40 and my 53, I love em. Better than any I have used before. However the one in my 53 F100 is not a sure fit.

 

I went with Vintage Air, but they don't make a sure fit combo for the 51. I bought the Gen II compact combo, added a condenser, trinary switch, and compressor mount.

A note on the compressor mount... Vintage Air has one for $125 that is plain steel and unpainted. I found one from CVF Racing for $3 more that is billet aluminum. Liked it so much that I also ordered an alternator bracket and crank and water pump pulleys. Great company, owned by a veteran, and everything is US made. Good prices and products with great shipping.

 

Info on CVF please

 

I used vintage air in my 54,works very well.
small glove box sucks. The center panel that comes with the
surefit kit is kinda cheesy. I installed my vents and controls in a panel below the dash,looks better imo.