air conditioning
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I am interesting in putting air conditioning on my 65 F100. I am not interested in breaking the bank to do it. Is their a less expensive way than Old Air or Vintage Air. I would not mind an under dash unit if it looking basically stock. It sure gets hot here in Texas and I need some relief in my old daily driver. Any ideas?
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check out www.autokrafters.com, they have an aftermarket kit that will probably bolt up to your existing motor. If I recall it includes ductwork, controls, etc. I think it even runs on the newer refridgerant. The cost on the kit is around $1000.00 for everything. Its worth looking into.
James
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Got some more info for you. Autokrafters does have an air conditioning kit available for your truck. Look for "Sure Fit" Air Conditioning systems. The price in my catalog is $1,050.00. According to the description the kit comes with everything you need from ducts to pulleys. I don't know how well the product works, but I may try to get it myself sometime for my truck. Good Luck!
James
James
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When I was living in San Antonio.. I got a quote from Vintage Air for my '64 of $1000 (installing it myself).. That seems in line with AutoKrafters.. just a thought...
Bill in Mobile
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Look in Hemmings Motor News, there is an outfit in Fort Worth with underdash A/C. It will still be close to the $1000 mark. Do not try to get by with used stuff as parts are often hard to find and time you have new barrier hoses made up to run R-134 you will have a bunch of money in the old stuff. If you truck is in good shape without a rusty body, the A/C is a good investment... I personally hate heat rash on my behind...my '72 has functional factory air!
TomC
TomC
