Vintage air, anyone used their products on a square?

[Craig 85]

I've had to aftermarket 134a A/C systems. One in a '68 El Camino (Hurricane), the second was was in an '80 3+3 (unknown brand). The 3+3 system was an A/C only. I like the clean look of Sanden style compressors. Both cooled the vehicle, but never really got cold. I think a lot of this had to do with the fact is the vent hoses are not insulated. Very similar to vinyl dryer hose.

The only other thing I didn't like about the aftermarket systems is that the blower is located inside the interior of your vehicle. It added a lot of noise when the fan is on high.

 

[Affende]

I've had to aftermarket 134a A/C systems. One in a '68 El Camino (Hurricane), the second was was in an '80 3+3 (unknown brand). The 3+3 system was an A/C only. I like the clean look of Sanden style compressors. Both cooled the vehicle, but never really got cold. I think a lot of this had to do with the fact is the vent hoses are not insulated. Very similar to vinyl dryer hose.

The only other thing I didn't like about the aftermarket systems is that the blower is located inside the interior of your vehicle. It added a lot of noise when the fan is on high.

Thanks for the info. I hadnt thought about the fan noise from the blower being inside the cab. I do like a quiet cab. I may look into insulating the vent hoses and trying to deal with some of the noise problems from the fan, even it involves adding some sound deadener to the blower housing. On both of my trucks, i will be going the overkill route of 100% coverage with sound deadener and thermal barrier.

 

[Nellie]

I am very much a novice with car motors and repairs and have limited tools. Is installing a vintage air AC kit for my 87 C10 (with the 4.3 V6) doable for me? I worry that if I get everything apart and run into troubles, what do I do? I guess I could always tow to a shop if I could not start it up.