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Old May 22, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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I would like some info on putting a/c in non a/c truck.I have a 76 parts truck w a/c and I am looking at buying a 78 w/o.My wife might be a little less unhappy about another truck if I could make the swap.Any advice or tips would be very much appreciated.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 12:05 AM
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Lots of cutting. AC trucks have a fairly large size hole in the firewall for the box, plus you'll need to cut holes in the dash for the vents. Don't count on all the stuff from your parts truck actually working either. I think a sliding rear window is a much more practical option (just my opinion).
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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Seems like it would be easier to swap out the cab for one that came with A/C from the factory.
 
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