Winston gets Vintage Air! Squarebody LS swap A/C

In this video James and I are going to install a Vintage Air a/c system on our LS swapped Squarebody GMC shop truck! Living in the southeast, A/C is a must-have, so we tackle the install with a complete system made by Vintage Air that we purchased from #summitracing. If all goes well, Winston will be just as cool on the inside as he is on the outside.
Hopefully you have been following along with our Winston project build, but if not you can watch the entire playlist here;
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[@05hdmike]

Love the trash talking.....lol just like working with my dad.....😅

[@hammersgarage]

Lol, glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@michaelhood1291]

I could watch this guy all day 😂🤘🏼🇺🇸💪🏼

[@PrimeG2]

For real lol, funny guy right

[@0004ogre]

The boss you around booklet. Love it😂

[@hammersgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@nevarez323]

The best video I have seen on how to install this system. Thanks!

[@hammersgarage]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@PrimeG2]

Very nice truck and well done sir!

[@hammersgarage]

Thanks 👍

[@TorqueMediaau]

@10:40 had me in stitches

[@hammersgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@TorqueMediaau]

@@hammersgarage FYI, nappa part number 10077 is a 3/4 to 5/8 hose with a right angle at the firewall side that will perfectly suit the application.

[@user-lk2kg5vj4y]

Recently just finished my vintage air project - universal 86 c10 gen IV😅 tips 1) I’m not what you would call handy .. 2) mechanics recommend a 20 hr project- 40- 50 project for me 3) the template was a disaster for me : ended up just cutting a huge hole in the fire wall so the holes didn’t have to be exact and would give access through the engine compartment vs being forced to tak it out if I had problem 4) would recommend taking the seat out 5) didn’t use the duct work under the steering wheel and used extra 2-3 tube to extend it 6) I needed an extra hand to mount the condenser 7) you will need a drill and you will be drilling a lot of holes 8) if you have a stock engine or what not , the compressor will be on the drivers side( but the hoses were pre crimped ) 9) the compressor bracket was a pain , and to loosen the the power steering pump 10) wiring was intimidating but once I laid it out , it made sense ( directions were good ) and spliced into the radio hot wire for power 11) hoses are small and used zip ties and aluminum duct tape 12) you will need to cut the glove box for it to fit , but it will still be functional 13) you will have to run all power directly to the battery 14) condenser didn’t line up exact , so I did take the radiator out and the grill off 15) you will have to be creative with the belts ( vintage told me to buy a few belts and go use the trial/ error method Did end up cross threading the compressor All in all I got about 90 percent finished and took it to vingate air dealer to finish ( my water pump needed a new bracket ) it would line up correctly I did save about 2200 dollars by doing it myself and I am very in tune w/ my truck and learned a whole lot - 😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelhood1291]

Would you do it yourself again or spend the $2200. I’m looking at being in the same boat you’re in.

[@jakedewald]

Glad to see a new video!!!

[@hammersgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-lk2kg5vj4y]

… and great video. Most videos show truck in complete restoration stages , so they have a lot of room to work with. This was more spot on

[@hammersgarage]

Thanks 👍

[@mikeshima157]

Great content

[@hammersgarage]

Thanks Mike!

[@craigmacchiato3728]

Very helpful video

[@hammersgarage]

Thanks!

[@user-bi2ys7sr5k]

This guy is funny asf “oh I’ll just throw these lose screws on the ground I’m sure they won’t go no where”

[@DE-ok4ld]

Great Content!

[@hammersgarage]

Gracias!

[@joes5425]

It was told to me that when lubricating o-rings for AC systems to always use the same oil that the AC system uses so not to contaminate it.

[@coryallen3904]

Flipping awesome

[@hornetbad]

LOL at 21:50 i like that man , did you do it :)

[@hammersgarage]

Yep, all me!

[@hornetbad]

@@hammersgarage by the way. I am now seeing all the videos for this truck build man LOVE it , keep it up 👍 and yes I subscribe for sure

[@Drakes_Garage]

The link to the kit isn’t populating. I’d love to see the full kit you used as I’m about to go down this route. Thank you!!! Great truck

[@hammersgarage]

I updated the link, but try this one and select which kit you want; www.vintageair.com/surefit/complete-kits/?make=Chevrolet&year1=1985&model=Truck

[@Drakes_Garage]

@@hammersgarage thank you so much!!

[@michaelhood1291]

Fantastic video! Can you tell me how much (real life) time you have into this instal?

[@hammersgarage]

Basically a full weekend, but if I was totally focused on it without filming and such it could have been done in a day.

[@NorthGaKayak]

Hey, what's the paint code for your dark blue square body. I am ready to do a two tone with that dark blue. Thanks

[@hammersgarage]

29/WA7349

[@NorthGaKayak]

@@hammersgarage Thanks, I'm in Dalton

[@hammersgarage]

Cool, maybe we’ll cross paths at a show or something one day!

[@martinolivas319]

Hey brother, I am not running the vintage air, but I did have a question on the factory air system. I was wondering if it’s possible to keep exhaust smoke at stoplights from being pulled in while running the AC or heat my exhaust does not leak only happens at stoplights pulling in the surrounding Exaust.

[@hammersgarage]

Hmmm...that should not be happening. If you have no leaks I would look into where you are dumping, or if the smoke is coming from a small oil leak or something dripping onto the exhaust. Hard to say without seeing your setup.

[@martinolivas319]

I appreciate your response, I’ve just redone my Exaust so no leaks there and I’m dumping behind rear tires so that should not be an issue. I was thinking that maybe my blower motor was pulling in the Exaust from neighboring vehicles at lights or possibly through the vent in passenger kick panel

[@hammersgarage]

Maybe...try idling somewhere with no one around and see if you still get fumes in the cabin.

[@montrez1988]

I'm trying to find a c10

[@hammersgarage]

Just be cool, the right one will come!

[@4low1]

Have you had any over heating problems

[@hammersgarage]

No overheating problems.

[@NDB390]

If you don’t Mind me asking but where did you get your engine cover?

[@hammersgarage]

Specialopsmotorsports.com

[@NDB390]

@@hammersgarage OK. Thank you. Ever figure out the stumbling problem? Ever try spark plugs or compression check?

[@hammersgarage]

@@NDB390 compression yes, plugs are new but someone did suggest different ones. Gettin’ ready to do a Holley Terminator setup on it, that should bring anything else to light. Thanks for watching!

[@NDB390]

@@hammersgarage That could eliminate a bad harness. I’m restoring a short sq 4wd at the moment and did a 5.3 in it.