I installed a vintage air in my '66. It was an air car to start but the
installation is the same. Tech was very helpful when I had questions. In fact I
ruined one of the air hoses for the balls and they sent me another no charge. I
thought the hardest part for me was hanging the unit inside the car. That took
the most time. But that was probably just me. It works great and I would buy
another from them. I put a 110 amp alt. on for insurance as I also run a CD
player. I used the kit from MAD to install it.
http://www.madelectrical.com/catalog/alt-1.shtml Nice and clean. No drag on
the electrical when I'm at a light. Lights stay nice and bright at night.
Sorry, I don't have any pictures.
Rich
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From: Rob Shaffer
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket A/C
If anyone has pictures of their install I'd sure like to see them.
On another note, In preparation for the A/C I'm adding an alumitech radiator
and dual electric spal fan setup. Is it safe to assume that I will have to
upgrade the stock alternator? Probably a 100 or 140 amp? Thanks.
Rob
On 6/20/07, Dale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I put a Vintage Air Sure Fit system in my x-67 non-factory A/C car
(essentially same dash) and had no real problems with the installation. I did
learn that one maybe shouldn't use billet aluminum deflectors on the dash as
mine continually sweat with the A/C on causing them to drip on the carpet.
Also, if memory serves, both heater hose connections were 5/8" instead of one
being 5/8" and one 3/4". Maybe it was just my unit but something to keep in
mind that you may need to get more 5/8" hose and an extra block fitting for the
5/8" hose size. Check the instructions if you get the Vintage Air unit.
Mine was also for a BBC but a late engine with alternator on the passenger
side. I already had a March belt kit and simply added the A/C brackets for the
driver side. If you still have the short pump assembly, the alt should remain
on the driver side and A/C compressor would go on the pass side making A/C hose
routing a bit easier as well.
Hopefully Herb Lumpp will read this. His 66 El Camino has an add-on A/C
unit and he did a terrific job of routing the A/C and heater hoses behind the
fender skirt for a super clean look. I have some photos of his installation
but maybe he can clue you in on the parts and/or work required.
Dale McIntosh
1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs
ChevelleStuff.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Shaffer
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 12:49 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket A/C
I am thinking about adding A/C to my 66. I've looked at both the Vintage
Air system and the Classic Air. Looking for any info from the folks here
regarding any experience installing and using any of these products. This
would be converting a non-A/C car to A/C. Thanks for the help.
Rob S.
1966 SS396 Convertible
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