Vintage Air vs Classic Auto Air

[Chevy Kid]

FYI Vintage Air makes a stock looking controller for the 67-68 Gen IV systems. You can retrofit your controller as was stated as well.

Tim

[dontlifttoshift]

I have heard the serviceability mentioned before. In 15 years of selling, installing, and servicing VintageAir products I have seen exactly zero instances where I needed to take the case apart and service it.

[Wissing72]

I had Classic Auto Air in my El Camino. It worked well, it was ran by a ECU. I got the early production of it and it gave me some issues at first. I will say that I spoke with Gary a bunch and got things worked out and they were willing to work with me over the phone and help any way they could. I had the streetrod elite series since I smoothed out the firewall etc. My aplication was pretty custom and may have had less issues if I used the complete kit. (who knew trying to save a couple bucks would cost me more in the end? LOL) I think the Vintage system maybe a little more ironed out and streamlined. I will find out soon since I have a vintage system going into my Chevelle.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by gmtech921

I had Classic Auto Air in my El Camino. It worked well, it was ran by a ECU. I got the early production of it and it gave me some issues at first. I will say that I spoke with Gary a bunch and got things worked out and they were willing to work with me over the phone and help any way they could. I had the streetrod elite series since I smoothed out the firewall etc. My aplication was pretty custom and may have had less issues if I used the complete kit. (who knew trying to save a couple bucks would cost me more in the end? LOL) I think the Vintage system maybe a little more ironed out and streamlined. I will find out soon since I have a vintage system going into my Chevelle.

Yeah, trying to save money usually has the opposite effect.

I'm probably 2 months out on installing AC. If you're up and running by then, please post your feedback here.

[renegade6]

I had a VA unit in my truck and I was very pleased with it. I'm going with VA for my current project.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by Chevy Kid

FYI Vintage Air makes a stock looking controller for the 67-68 Gen IV systems. You can retrofit your controller as was stated as well.

Tim

I did see that in my research. I do like the idea of keeping the stock controls, modified with the electronic servos.

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

I have heard the serviceability mentioned before. In 15 years of selling, installing, and servicing VintageAir products I have seen exactly zero instances where I needed to take the case apart and service it.

That's great to hear. Any complaints on the output of cold air on these units?

[dontlifttoshift]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

That's great to hear. Any complaints on the output of cold air on these units?

Nope.

[frankv11]

Another option
Restomod air , just got it. Not installed but quality seems top notch and fully serviceable.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by frankv11

Another option
Restomod air , just got it. Not installed but quality seems top notch and fully serviceable.

What made you choose Restomod Air over the others? I have seen their banners on other forums, but don't know much about them.

[rickpaw]

67rally,

If you go with VA set up, you may have to relocate the ECU for your LS engine. I read on your build from the other site that you have the ECU near the glove box. The VA heater box takes quite a bit of room (at least in my install), and leaves not much room for the ECU.