Using the Lightning fuel tank was easier for the fuel system, pump, and fitment, but we needed to make the connection between the new tank and the ‘69 fuel filler location. The ‘69 had the tank in the cab, and the ‘02 uses a fuel filler in the bedside. This connection allows us to run a filler hose from the stock location down to the Lightning tank under the bed.
This truck will be a driver, so the owner wanted a tilt steering column and air conditioning, along with a good audio system. Here, you can see the Vintage Air A/C system coming together.
Stock “gutted” interior:
Original heater box opening closed off:
Vintage Air Gen IV unit installed under dash:
The hoses were run through the passenger side fender well for a clean underhood appearance.
Receiver unit mounted out-of-the-way…
Condenser mounted in nose.
