BCB Underdash AC Unit

[pierr]

Any experiences out there w/ the BC Underdash A.C. unit? This unit looks a lot more retro than the complete unit(that replaces the heater & everything) & the install should be(?) less work. Making a mild resto-mod. out of my '73 Explorer & want to keep it as original appearing as possible, while finding some way to deal w/ this 100 degree heat/humidity in Ga. Thanks again.

 

[blubuckaroo]

I've had both the Mark IV and the Vintage air. Both make cool air but the Vintage Air moves lots more air. The stock alternator may even be marginal since it pulls a lot of amperage on high speed. Also the Vintage Air with the underdash registers allows you to place the registers where they will do the most good rather than where it is convenient on the dash. The only drawback for the Vintage Air unit is that now you don't have outside air for the heater. It uses the compressor for defrost but I still miss the outside heated air in the winter.

 

[Madgyver]

Welcome to the site....

Here are some pics of BCB's A/C unit going into my rig and others..

Hard to stay stock if you want today's tech...

http://www.classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106044

 

[pierr]

Thanks blubuckaroo & Madgyver for the info./advice. I'm already looking into an alternator upgrade(probably a 3G from the junkyard) unless you guys think different. Oh and Madgyver... I won't be doin tha Milwaulkee band saw thingy to my radiator support that you did on your link. LOL. Thanks again!

 

[deltarat]

I just finished my BCB unit that replaces the heater. It isn't hard to put in. If you use the stock controls and under dash vents, it would be a piece of cake.