AFTERMARKET A/C
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AFTERMARKET A/C
Wondering what type aftermarket A/C units some of you may have installed and how you like them.
I am looking for a heat/cool unit. Just curious as to how Vintage, Classic and some of the others compare.
I am looking for a heat/cool unit. Just curious as to how Vintage, Classic and some of the others compare.
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Aftermarket air
In 02 I installed an Old Air Products AC only unit in my 71 F-100 4x4 and it has worked perfect ever since.It will work even better once I fix all the air leaks and do some more insulating.I am considering an aftermarket kit from nostalgicairparts in Florida that takes the place of the heater,defroster and air conditioner as I have had nothing but problems with the stock setup.I have heard of one member having trouble with his kit from nostalgicairparts and have heard no other comments about them. Hope this helps.
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Thanks Nod. I've looked at Nostalgicair too, but so far am leaning more toward Vintage Air. Didn't see where Nostalgic offers an all-in-one unit. Was hoping to hear of someone who has "glowing reviews" on a particular unit. Not gonna do anything until spring, but want to decide which unit I do want.
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In 02 I installed an Old Air Products AC only unit in my 71 F-100 4x4 and it has worked perfect ever since.It will work even better once I fix all the air leaks and do some more insulating.
I am considering an aftermarket kit from nostalgicairparts in Florida that takes the place of the heater, defroster and air conditioner as I have had nothing but problems with the stock setup.
I am considering an aftermarket kit from nostalgicairparts in Florida that takes the place of the heater, defroster and air conditioner as I have had nothing but problems with the stock setup.
Factory installed integral A/C and dealer installed A/C. Both had bezels that bolted to the bottom of the dash.
Factory A/C has a separate glove box in the A/C's bezel, because the A/C's expansion valve was mounted where the glove box liner would normally be. The A/C controls are in the same panel as the heater controls.
Dealer installed A/C: The original dash glovebox is intact. The A/C switches are separate from the heater control panel.
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i installed the classic auto air in my 68 f350, if i had to do it again i might think of a different route. there were a few things that eratated me about the installation, and then also the finished product. but having 90 days over 90 degrees this summer and its my work truck, im glad i had it.
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I have not yet committed to which manufacturer to use, but need to do so over the winter. My main beef with all of the various companies' offerings is that they all block of the fresh air vent, eliminating the choice of fresh air into the truck as opposed to recirculated air. This is especially an issue to me, as I am a smoker (recirculating while smoking REALLY stinks up the system) not to mention other benefits of having the choice like most modern vehicles. It also takes away the choice of just have fresh air when no AC is needed.
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I have not yet committed to which manufacturer to use, but need to do so over the winter. My main beef with all of the various companies' offerings is that they all block of the fresh air vent, eliminating the choice of fresh air into the truck as opposed to recirculated air. This is especially an issue to me, as I am a smoker (recirculating while smoking REALLY stinks up the system) not to mention other benefits of having the choice like most modern vehicles. It also takes away the choice of just have fresh air when no AC is needed.
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Factory installed integral A/C: The A/C is integral with the heater. You cannot have a separate heater w/factory A/C.
There was no such thing as a hang-on only heater...with or without A/C. The last year a Ford truck had a hang-on heater was in 1956.
Look at this parts catalog pic to see if it matches your A/C system: Illustration Section 195, page 5.
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Phil, What in the world are you describing?
Factory installed integral A/C: The A/C is integral with the heater. You cannot have a separate heater w/factory A/C.
There was no such thing as a hang-on only heater...with or without A/C. The last year a Ford truck had a hang-on heater was in 1956.
Look at this parts catalog pic to see if it matches your A/C system: Illustration Section 195, page 5.
Factory installed integral A/C: The A/C is integral with the heater. You cannot have a separate heater w/factory A/C.
There was no such thing as a hang-on only heater...with or without A/C. The last year a Ford truck had a hang-on heater was in 1956.
Look at this parts catalog pic to see if it matches your A/C system: Illustration Section 195, page 5.
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I used a heat/air ,from www.hotrodair.com , in a brand X 4/door sedan street rod ,They will send you their catlog if you ask for it. It works okay and should be better once I get the upholstry in .
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What I'm describing is the heat only unit that is in every 72 truck I've seen. It "hangs" under the dash and is attached to a plenum via a rubber flex type gasket on the kickplate. My truck HAD what you have described as a FACTORY A/C/Heat unit which I removed. Until I get ready to install an aftermarket a/c unit, I am going to install the regular heat only unit that I got out of a 72 truck at a junk yard here. I may not be using the proper terms, but think you know what I'm talking about.
Hang-on refers to an A/C bezel bolted to the bottom of the dash like the A/C's used in 1963/65 Falcons & Fairlanes, 1965/66 Mustangs, 1965/66 F100/250's. 1967 F100/350's. These are recirculating units.
Hang on also refers to the 8 track stereo tape player that was an optional accessory on 1968/72 F100/350's and some 1968/77 Passenger Cars.