Under Dash A/C unit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hx16457 · 07-23-2013, 04:22 PM

Has anyone put an Under Dash A/C unit into one of our trucks? I see pics all the time of the complete systems, but never the under dash system. I would like to keep my original heater setup and just add A/C under the dash. It seems less intrusive to my trucks interior and I get to keep my glove box size intact too!
I would like to see some of the under Dash systems that have been used and possibly the data for them as well… or just the info so I can look the systems up.

THX.

chevymankyle · 07-23-2013, 09:29 PM

My 64 motorhome has a underdash ac but my shifter hits it if your not carful, I was debating weather to pull it out or keep it seams how I'm in washington and dont really need it.

likaroc13 · 07-24-2013, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hx16457

Has anyone put an Under Dash A/C unit into one of our trucks? I see pics all the time of the complete systems, but never the under dash system. I would like to keep my original heater setup and just add A/C under the dash. It seems less intrusive to my trucks interior and I get to keep my glove box size intact too!
I would like to see some of the under Dash systems that have been used and possibly the data for them as well… or just the info so I can look the systems up.

THX.

That's the same plan I have for my '66. I made the decision a while back, & unless something changes I plan to follow through eventually. I even checked prices a while back. I was looking at the Mark IV system from Vintage Air.

scottofksu · 07-24-2013, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevymankyle

My 64 motorhome has a underdash ac but my shifter hits it if your not carful, I was debating weather to pull it out or keep it seams how I'm in washington and dont really need it.

If you pull it and want to sell it, keep me in mind!

My dad lives in Walla Walla and through his boasting about the weather I can see why you wouldn't need it... Now in Nebraska...

billd5string · 07-24-2013, 10:21 AM

I'm in the process of installing a Vintage Air under dash AC/heat/defrost unit right now. The same unit is available without heat, but my truck doesn't have factory heat anyway. I'll post some pictures after I get it installed, which should be this weekend.

JWheeler331 · 07-24-2013, 11:23 AM

Here is an old Sears under dash unit in my Father In Law's truck. Still works pretty good too.

BigDan3131 · 07-24-2013, 08:44 PM

I will be adding an under the dash style next year for that vintage look. Go here:http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo..._38000000.html

I plan to use the 300 series as I like the ports.

Hx16457 · 07-24-2013, 09:28 PM

First, thx for the interest and the replies.
My concern; is that there is so little dash material to mount such a large unit to.
It would seem to want to twist the dash material due to the load and the road roughness.
Please, if you can take some pictures while your installing and after, I think we are all interested!
Posted via Mobile Device

Foose81 · 07-24-2013, 11:29 PM

The one I just picked up had one. The guy removed it when taking out the wiring under the dash. Now I get to try to figure out ow to re-install it. It's an Allegro Mark IV. I don't have any experience with them, but it is something I would be interested in re-installing.

hotrodder · 07-25-2013, 07:20 PM

put one in my 63. it works great, no problems, the weight of the unit isn't all that much for the dash to handle. the brackets along with the stiffness of the hoses supports it quite well. get ready cause it will cool your truck cab for sure.

61K10 · 07-26-2013, 12:59 PM

Hx--ck these out, the smallest i have found 16" L--4" H--12" D--Queencitycomponets.com or better pics at charlotterod.com

Foose81 · 07-26-2013, 01:14 PM

Is there a link to an install of one if these on the site?
Posted via Mobile Device

61K10 · 07-26-2013, 02:17 PM

would be the same as any A/C, minus the heater lines.

Foose81 · 07-26-2013, 02:24 PM

Odd thing is the model I have has a heater symbol and knob on it also. Going to take some serious research before I put it in.
Posted via Mobile Device

61K10 · 07-27-2013, 01:19 PM

is there heater hose nipples on the ac unit?

Foose81 · 07-27-2013, 01:35 PM

I will have to look when I get home. I know there are two hose connections on the rear. I wasn't sure if it was meant for the heater core or compressor.
Posted via Mobile Device

MadRatt · 07-27-2013, 04:33 PM

Try this on ebay. Everything goes up under the dash and then the vents run along under the dash lip. http://www.ebay.com/itm/160855632814...84.m1438.l2649

likaroc13 · 07-28-2013, 12:51 AM

A guy on Facebook mentioned having one, so I asked if he could post a pic. He said the nameplate reads "VEEP II"

Foose81 · 07-28-2013, 01:24 PM

Here is the unit I have.

**60-66** · 07-28-2013, 01:37 PM

Heres a frigitte Air unit

**60-66** · 07-28-2013, 01:40 PM

Heres a Factory installed accessory Cool Pack unit for 1960-1961

**60-66** · 07-28-2013, 01:42 PM

Heres another in a 1963 Cool Pack GM unit

billd5string · 07-29-2013, 11:44 AM

I got my Vintage Air under dash unit mounted this weekend. The dash is still torn apart for wiring, but the defroster lines are and mounting is all hooked up.

It mounts to two bolts on the lip of the dash and two support straps at the back which I hooked up to existing bolts on the firewall. The dash did not deflect at all under the weight of the unit (which isn't too heavy anyway).

They have smaller units, but since I live in Las Vegas and it's already hit 117 this year, I got the larger unit. My truck doesn't have any heater either, so I got one with heat as well. It does sometimes get chilly here during the winter.

The best part is that while the evaporator is a generic unit, all the underhood parts are specific to 60-66 trucks from the same company.

Hx16457 · 07-29-2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61K10

Hx--ck these out, the smallest i have found 16" L--4" H--12" D--Queencitycomponets.com or better pics at charlotterod.com

Hey great thanks for the the links!!!

Foose81 · 07-29-2013, 12:19 PM

That unit looks great. I'm glad I found this link. Looks like I need to check into these more. Would be great to have A/C in the old truck. I might be missing everything for it other than the under dash unit.

HX, have you looked on EBAY also? I saw some Vintage Air kits on there. That's probably where I will have to buy my parts.

07-23-2013, 04:22 PM	#1
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Under Dash A/C unit Has anyone put an Under Dash A/C unit into one of our trucks? I see pics all the time of the complete systems, but never the under dash system. I would like to keep my original heater setup and just add A/C under the dash. It seems less intrusive to my trucks interior and I get to keep my glove box size intact too! I would like to see some of the under Dash systems that have been used and possibly the data for them as well… or just the info so I can look the systems up. THX. __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

07-23-2013, 09:29 PM	#2
chevymankyle Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northwest, Washington Posts: 51	Re: Under Dash A/C unit My 64 motorhome has a underdash ac but my shifter hits it if your not carful, I was debating weather to pull it out or keep it seams how I'm in washington and dont really need it. __________________ 1966 C-10 longbed - Airide,350,3speed 1964 C-30 Camper - 327,4speed

07-24-2013, 10:21 AM	#5
billd5string Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 80	Re: Under Dash A/C unit I'm in the process of installing a Vintage Air under dash AC/heat/defrost unit right now. The same unit is available without heat, but my truck doesn't have factory heat anyway. I'll post some pictures after I get it installed, which should be this weekend. __________________ 65 C20 Fleetside longbed, 350, turbo 400, 8-lug disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning - Totaled by a guy running a red light. Pulling parts off the carcass for my next truck

07-24-2013, 11:23 AM	#6
JWheeler331 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 553	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Here is an old Sears under dash unit in my Father In Law's truck. Still works pretty good too.

07-24-2013, 08:44 PM	#7
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Under Dash A/C unit I will be adding an under the dash style next year for that vintage look. Go here:http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo..._38000000.html I plan to use the 300 series as I like the ports. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

07-24-2013, 09:28 PM	#8
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: Under Dash A/C unit First, thx for the interest and the replies. My concern; is that there is so little dash material to mount such a large unit to. It would seem to want to twist the dash material due to the load and the road roughness. Please, if you can take some pictures while your installing and after, I think we are all interested! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

07-24-2013, 11:29 PM	#9
Foose81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 9	Re: Under Dash A/C unit The one I just picked up had one. The guy removed it when taking out the wiring under the dash. Now I get to try to figure out ow to re-install it. It's an Allegro Mark IV. I don't have any experience with them, but it is something I would be interested in re-installing.

07-25-2013, 07:20 PM	#10
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Under Dash A/C unit put one in my 63. it works great, no problems, the weight of the unit isn't all that much for the dash to handle. the brackets along with the stiffness of the hoses supports it quite well. get ready cause it will cool your truck cab for sure.

07-26-2013, 12:59 PM	#11
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Hx--ck these out, the smallest i have found 16" L--4" H--12" D--Queencitycomponets.com or better pics at charlotterod.com __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

07-26-2013, 01:14 PM	#12
Foose81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 9	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Is there a link to an install of one if these on the site? Posted via Mobile Device

07-26-2013, 02:17 PM	#13
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Under Dash A/C unit would be the same as any A/C, minus the heater lines. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

07-26-2013, 02:24 PM	#14
Foose81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 9	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Odd thing is the model I have has a heater symbol and knob on it also. Going to take some serious research before I put it in. Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2013, 01:19 PM	#15
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Under Dash A/C unit is there heater hose nipples on the ac unit? __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

07-27-2013, 01:35 PM	#16
Foose81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 9	Re: Under Dash A/C unit I will have to look when I get home. I know there are two hose connections on the rear. I wasn't sure if it was meant for the heater core or compressor. Posted via Mobile Device

07-27-2013, 04:33 PM	#17
MadRatt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 155	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Try this on ebay. Everything goes up under the dash and then the vents run along under the dash lip. http://www.ebay.com/itm/160855632814...84.m1438.l2649 __________________ If you ain't living life on the Edge.... Your taking up entirely to much space!!!! My 64 Stepper Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586792



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-28-2013, 12:51 AM	#18
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Under Dash A/C unit A guy on Facebook mentioned having one, so I asked if he could post a pic. He said the nameplate reads "VEEP II" Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

07-28-2013, 01:24 PM	#19
Foose81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 9	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Here is the unit I have. Attached Images

07-28-2013, 01:37 PM	#20
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,322	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Heres a frigitte Air unit __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

07-28-2013, 01:40 PM	#21
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,322	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Heres a Factory installed accessory Cool Pack unit for 1960-1961 __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

07-28-2013, 01:42 PM	#22
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,322	Re: Under Dash A/C unit Heres another in a 1963 Cool Pack GM unit __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

07-29-2013, 11:44 AM	#23
billd5string Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 80	Re: Under Dash A/C unit I got my Vintage Air under dash unit mounted this weekend. The dash is still torn apart for wiring, but the defroster lines are and mounting is all hooked up. It mounts to two bolts on the lip of the dash and two support straps at the back which I hooked up to existing bolts on the firewall. The dash did not deflect at all under the weight of the unit (which isn't too heavy anyway). They have smaller units, but since I live in Las Vegas and it's already hit 117 this year, I got the larger unit. My truck doesn't have any heater either, so I got one with heat as well. It does sometimes get chilly here during the winter. The best part is that while the evaporator is a generic unit, all the underhood parts are specific to 60-66 trucks from the same company. Attached Images __________________ 65 C20 Fleetside longbed, 350, turbo 400, 8-lug disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning - Totaled by a guy running a red light. Pulling parts off the carcass for my next truck

07-29-2013, 12:19 PM	#25
Foose81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 9	Re: Under Dash A/C unit That unit looks great. I'm glad I found this link. Looks like I need to check into these more. Would be great to have A/C in the old truck. I might be missing everything for it other than the under dash unit. HX, have you looked on EBAY also? I saw some Vintage Air kits on there. That's probably where I will have to buy my parts.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.