A/C Systems

[Split63]

Is there anyone that has installed the Old Air Products A/C system in their vette?
Old Air is the one that Zip and Corvette Central offer.

Any comments on the install, operation and use would be greatly appreciated.

It would be great if there was someone that had the opportunity to compare it against the Classic Air or Vintage Air systems.

 

[stepinwolf]

Often, resellers choose the system that is most profitable to sell, and not always the highest quality, or the unit that is easiest to install.

Stepinwolf

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

Is there anyone that has installed the Old Air Products A/C system in their vette?
Old Air is the one that Zip and Corvette Central offer.

Any comments on the install, operation and use would be greatly appreciated.

It would be great if there was someone that had the opportunity to compare it against the Classic Air or Vintage Air systems.

There is also another choice...But Compare all before you make your buy.

Hot Rod Air ..

Here's a Link..

http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/...category_id=30/home_id=2/mode=prod/prd104.htm

 

[Split63]

There is also another choice...But Compare all before you make your buy.
Hot Rod Air ..

http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/...category_id=30/home_id=2/mode=prod/prd104.htm

Hmmm, I think I might have been wrong. Its this Hot Rod Air system I see offered by CC and volunteerVette. Zip has the old Air, Ecklers has the Classic Air.

There is not much on the Hot Rod Air site. No prices, no details, no instructions. That makes it real hard to consider their system.

I did see that Classic Air keeps running auctions on Ebay. THe price is not any better, but they take a few knocks at the competition. Apparently one of these other vendors has a combined Evaporator Heater core, which CA does not like.

The big problems I see with the CA system is the near loss of the Glove box, the drilling of the original dash control knobs, and the not so appealing firewall plate. CA's install instructions seem first rate and the kit seems very complete.

 

[stepinwolf]

The big problems I see with the CA system is the near loss of the Glove box, the drilling of the original dash control knobs, and the not so appealing firewall plate. CA's install instructions seem first rate and the kit seems very complete.

Split,,,

The near loss of the glove box is alleviated by the use of a plastic partial glove box that is of ample size for what ever we should be storing there.

The knobs are a non issue, since it's a 10 minute labor undertaking, and once you drive with the AC working properly, I promise you will never revert back to a standard heater.

As for the block off plate, if ever you do decide to go for the CA unit, you will very quickly realize that it's a bonus to not be straddled with an outside heater box, since it gives you a lot of space next to the firewall, and under the fender, making it easier to run all the necessary hoses.

I have installed almost all ( approx a dozen ) the various AC systems ( no Hot Rod Air as yet ) and in my opinion the unit from Classic, is the easiest, and best performing AC system for our cars.

If I can be of any help, I have recently become an authorized dealer for Classic, and if you choose to go with that system, I can have it dropped shipped to you with a 5% Forum discount off the regular price. E-me at my personal address, for additional details.

Sadly I can't accept credit cards, so all payments must be made by check.

robert.pelland@cgocable.ca

Stepinwolf

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

Hmmm, I think I might have been wrong. Its this Hot Rod Air system I see offered by CC and volunteerVette. Zip has the old Air, Ecklers has the Classic Air.

There is not much on the Hot Rod Air site. No prices, no details, no instructions. That makes it real hard to consider their system.

I did see that Classic Air keeps running auctions on Ebay. THe price is not any better, but they take a few knocks at the competition. Apparently one of these other vendors has a combined Evaporator Heater core, which CA does not like.

The big problems I see with the CA system is the near loss of the Glove box, the drilling of the original dash control knobs, and the not so appealing firewall plate. CA's install instructions seem first rate and the kit seems very complete.

If You call and speak with them they can answer all of your questions...

However.. I would default to Stepinwolf and his offer. Bob (Stepinwolf) has installed more A/C units then any one else hear on the forum and does Know all the pros and cons of the install's between all of the Mfg's.

Be sides being very knowledgable..He's a Nice guy... He is well respected in the Corvette Community. In fact ..if you look in the "Vette Brakes Products" catalog ,you will see his car featured using there products.

Contact him and he should be able to clear the A/C Air... And..you'll be dealing with a Corvette Owner and Builder.

 

[Split63]

Split,,,

The near loss of the glove box is alleviated by the use of a plastic partial glove box that is of ample size for what ever we should be storing there.

The knobs are a non issue, since it's a 10 minute labor undertaking, and once you drive with the AC working properly, I promise you will never revert back to a standard heater.

I have installed almost all ( approx a dozen ) the various AC systems ( no Hot Rod Air as yet ) and in my opinion the unit from Classic, is the easiest, and best performing AC system for our cars.
Stepinwolf

Can you compare and contrast the CA to the Old Air System?
The aspect I do like about the CA system is the center dash side vents, but this would also require a more powerfull fan in order to retain the same apparent flow from each vent. I also like that the cooling fans are included.
But the Old Air seems the best from the standpoint of requiring the fewest modifications. The CA system, should provide a couple of modified reproduction control knobs as part of the kit.
Still, no one has compared the performance between the two.
From the pictures I have seen, it looks like the glove box is a couple inches deep at most with CA.
Also, I don't really care for the idea of drilling a hole for the drain. What's the best practice here?