Originally Posted by veinbar (Post 4760687)

I'm assuming you pre-ordered this kit? Did they give you an estimated time of delivery? I have spoken with a sales person at Vintage Air and they told me that the release date has been bumped a few times. They're guess a week or so now, but that's been the estimate for over a month.

Originally Posted by i8tokyo (Post 4758684)

I ordered the new gen IV (electronic kit). I didn't want to mess with the cable/vaccum kit and have been holding out until the new kit was released. Wheels of Time had to have it dropped shipped from Vintage Air, but I should have it in a couple days. When it arrives I'll take some pictures of the contents and do a step by step as I install it.

Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 4760745)

I know the 81-up kit is done. They are finishing up the 73-80 kits now.

Originally Posted by BruthaMan (Post 4784284)

I called Vintage Air this morning and they are shipping the 73-80 kits as of last week.

Anyone have pics yet? We've disassembled the engine to add some AFR 195 Street Eliminators and new cam, so figured I'd get the Vintage Air at the same time.

Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 4784413)

I Will try and have pics tonight. It didn't go so hot last night......

Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 4784413)

I Will try and have pics tonight. It didn't go so hot last night......

Originally Posted by BruthaMan (Post 4784434)

The install wasn't going good last night? Don't scare me like that! I just pulled the trigger about ten minutes ago!

Originally Posted by veinbar (Post 4784548)

I hope the install is going better today. What was the total that you spent on the 73-80 system including shipping/handling? I am working this into my budget. Also, if you run into any snags along the way, please let us know.

Originally Posted by boatpuller (Post 4784902)

mine wasn't too bad too install..the thing i had going for me was my cab was gutted and nothing was in the way.plus,it was a project not a daily driver.so,i could just walk away.i went ahead and dynamatted the heck out of it at the same time i was in there......hang in there jonboy you'll get it.

Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 4785296)

Do it! (see below)

I think the kit retails for around $1300. I got a little bit of a brother in law deal since they used my truck to develop it. Since you are so close, I would highly recommend trying to go down there one day and pick up a kit. Everyone there is really good people.



Vintage Air used my truck for their prototype, so they actually installed the unit (and did a beautiful job, too). I brought it home last night from San Antonio, after spending the weekend there. When we got home, the main A/C unit in the house had gone out (it's actually still out and 90* in here.....). I did come home early from work, and snapped a couple of pictures. I still have a few loose ends to tie up from my engine swap, but I snapped a few pics this afternoon. My initial impressions are that it moves a lot more air than the original setup. The control head looks like it belongs there, and it smooths the firewall by getting rid of the evaporator box.

I have only puttered around my neighborhood so far. I think the gas has gone bad in the truck, and I do need to get another chip burned for it. No big deal, just need to find the time. I'm really just glad to have it back home. Anyhow, here are a few pics. If anyone wants any specific pics, let me know.

Originally Posted by Greenlee (Post 4785409)

Looks good Jonboy! Where did you mount the computer for your TBI? I understand the Vintage Air interferes with the stock computer location. Thanks




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Originally Posted by boatpuller (Post 4786440)

that looks nice jonboy.i betcha your liking the cool air.
i need to find out if i can retro fit that controller...do you have a name for a knowledgble guy there at vintage air to talk too?

Originally Posted by Slonaker (Post 4786276)

Wow, Jonboy, I really failed om this one. I got my truck back a month before you, and still haven't posted pics. Now I guess I don't need to! :o

I took about two dozen pics of mine several weeks ago, but never got around to cropping and resizing them. Everything under the hood looks the same, and the controller looks the same except I have the '86 Silverado bezel.

Slonaker

Originally Posted by SBTork (Post 4786777)

I'd still like to see your pictures if you get a chance to post them. More the better.

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4 (Post 4793183)

Does anyone have a part number for the 73-80 kits so I make sure I am ordering the correct new version?

I looked here but this hasnt been updated

http://www.vintageautoairconditioning.com/

Originally Posted by BruthaMan (Post 4793257)

I ordered from this site. The kits are built to order.

On this page:

http://www.vintageautoairconditionin...7-84chevytruck

on the sidebar on the right, there are various links including two links for 73-80. One with factory air, one without. When you select the appropriate link, it will take you to a page to select options for the new Gen IV kit for 73-80 models.

I ordered my kit from them on Monday and it arrived yesterday (friday).

Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 4785296)

Do it! (see below)

I think the kit retails for around $1300. I got a little bit of a brother in law deal since they used my truck to develop it. Since you are so close, I would highly recommend trying to go down there one day and pick up a kit. Everyone there is really good people.



Vintage Air used my truck for their prototype, so they actually installed the unit (and did a beautiful job, too). I brought it home last night from San Antonio, after spending the weekend there. When we got home, the main A/C unit in the house had gone out (it's actually still out and 90* in here.....). I did come home early from work, and snapped a couple of pictures. I still have a few loose ends to tie up from my engine swap, but I snapped a few pics this afternoon. My initial impressions are that it moves a lot more air than the original setup. The control head looks like it belongs there, and it smooths the firewall by getting rid of the evaporator box.

I have only puttered around my neighborhood so far. I think the gas has gone bad in the truck, and I do need to get another chip burned for it. No big deal, just need to find the time. I'm really just glad to have it back home. Anyhow, here are a few pics. If anyone wants any specific pics, let me know.

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4 (Post 4794667)

BruthaMan....would you mind opening up your kit and posting a pic of what all you get?

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN (Post 4794566)

Anyone know if this DAKOTA DIGITAL CLIMATE CONTROL will work with the new GenIV system?

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4 (Post 4795915)

so does this still blow out of ALL of the factory vents?

Jonboy...any pics showing the under dash unit?

Originally Posted by BruthaMan (Post 4793257)

I ordered from this site. The kits are built to order.

On this page:

http://www.vintageautoairconditionin...7-84chevytruck

on the sidebar on the right, there are various links including two links for 73-80. One with factory air, one without. When you select the appropriate link, it will take you to a page to select options for the new Gen IV kit for 73-80 models.

I ordered my kit from them on Monday and it arrived yesterday (friday).

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4 (Post 4794189)

great...it says item # 944175 and $1199, I thought they cost more

Originally Posted by Desert1957 (Post 4794775)

Was your truck a non a/c truck to start with? Can't tell bye looking at your firewall picture.

Looks great bye the way...

Desert

Originally Posted by Hazieview (Post 4795346)

So all the kits still require heater hoses?

Can u get a polished condensor?
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Originally Posted by veinbar (Post 4797073)

Are there any discounts on this Gen IV unit floating about the internet? It doesn't hurt to save wherever you can. Thank you for posting pics and info gents. This thread has been extemely helpful.