1965 K10 Factory AC Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RockinRodd · 03-22-2018, 08:21 PM

Hey Guys, This is my first time ever on any site or forum so bare with ME!
I have a 65 4x4 with Factory Air and wanted to restore the Air back to factory
but looks like it's going to cost a grip of money! When I had it working a few
years back it didn't seem like it was as Cold as it should have been. Are the complete retro fit systems a lot more efficient than the factory system with
new parts. I don't want to invest 700.00 or so on all the parts and not be satisfied with the performance? Get's pretty hot here in Phoenix and the Truck
is all Black!! Any suggestions would be great. Have a Blessed Day!

LT1 Burb · 03-22-2018, 08:47 PM

I rebuilt mine and did a 134A conversion on it, just because I wanted a factory restoration.

RockinRodd · 03-22-2018, 09:03 PM

Does it cool the cab well? What compressor did you use? Where did you get parts?

**Captainfab** · 03-22-2018, 11:35 PM

Since you live in Phoenix, I would suggest one of the aftermarket AC conversions. If you want to keep the factory look inside the cab, there are 2 members here that produce factory replica/ upgrade AC vents and the air box behind it.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-23-2018, 01:48 AM

Exactly. And you dont have much time either.

LT1 Burb · 03-23-2018, 08:00 AM

It cools fine here but I rarely use it. I bought a rebuild kit off of Ebay and rebuilt the stock compressor.

RockinRodd · 03-23-2018, 10:53 AM

Thanks Guys, I may just replace all the components and see how it cools
in the July/August weather and go from there. I will need to replace
the Condensor, drier and hoses anyways.

coach3bilz · 03-23-2018, 10:59 AM

BTW, beautiful truck! What size tires/wheels are you running on it?

RockinRodd · 03-23-2018, 11:16 AM

8' rims, 12.5 x 32 x 15 Hankook ATR. If I remember right?

**pimpston65** · 03-23-2018, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

It cools fine here but I rarely use it. I bought a rebuild kit off of Ebay and rebuilt the stock compressor.

Is the wire harness nos,rebuild or aftermarket? Please awesome temp gauge...

03-22-2018, 08:21 PM	#1
RockinRodd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4	1965 K10 Factory AC Question Hey Guys, This is my first time ever on any site or forum so bare with ME! I have a 65 4x4 with Factory Air and wanted to restore the Air back to factory but looks like it's going to cost a grip of money! When I had it working a few years back it didn't seem like it was as Cold as it should have been. Are the complete retro fit systems a lot more efficient than the factory system with new parts. I don't want to invest 700.00 or so on all the parts and not be satisfied with the performance? Get's pretty hot here in Phoenix and the Truck is all Black!! Any suggestions would be great. Have a Blessed Day!

03-22-2018, 08:47 PM	#2
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: 1965 K10 Factory AC Question I rebuilt mine and did a 134A conversion on it, just because I wanted a factory restoration.

03-22-2018, 09:03 PM	#3
RockinRodd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4	Re: 1965 K10 Factory AC Question Does it cool the cab well? What compressor did you use? Where did you get parts?

03-22-2018, 11:35 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1965 K10 Factory AC Question Since you live in Phoenix, I would suggest one of the aftermarket AC conversions. If you want to keep the factory look inside the cab, there are 2 members here that produce factory replica/ upgrade AC vents and the air box behind it. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-23-2018, 01:48 AM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1965 K10 Factory AC Question Exactly. And you dont have much time either. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-23-2018, 08:00 AM	#6
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: 1965 K10 Factory AC Question It cools fine here but I rarely use it. I bought a rebuild kit off of Ebay and rebuilt the stock compressor. Attached Images

03-23-2018, 10:53 AM	#7
RockinRodd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4	Re: 1965 K10 Factory AC Question Thanks Guys, I may just replace all the components and see how it cools in the July/August weather and go from there. I will need to replace the Condensor, drier and hoses anyways. Attached Images

03-23-2018, 10:59 AM	#8
coach3bilz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 12	Re: 1965 K10 Factory AC Question BTW, beautiful truck! What size tires/wheels are you running on it?

03-23-2018, 11:16 AM	#9
RockinRodd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4	Re: 1965 K10 Factory AC Question 8' rims, 12.5 x 32 x 15 Hankook ATR. If I remember right?



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