Vintage Air/BC Broncos

[NashBronco]

Spoke to BC today. First time I have ever called them. Very nice people. They explained the system a little more. My understanding is that the new system is a larger evaporator so it has much more cooling capacity. They are still working on a pdf of install directions. They have a partial instruction PDF and Jason is helping people individually to complete their installs. They are working on a complete PDF but it may be some time once they get all the feedback. They explained that the delay was really waiting on Vintage to get the new design built. Cost of the unit for me was about $1400.

Look forward to seeing some install videos.

 

[NashBronco]

I have heard that there are a couple people that have completed their installs. Any update from one of them?

 

[Jamie Chriss]

Mine is almost done, lots of work. First 10 out the door have some AC hose issues. I will post mine today.

 

[Jamie Chriss]

BC Vintage Air first batch out of the shop. The instructions are a little light on instruction and pictures! I am still waiting on the right AC hoses, the shop who cut them made them too long.

Pic one if you are running a Coyote place maybe 1/4 inch higher than instructed
Pic two I double insulated my firewall
Pic three first attempt at fitting to firewall
pic four had to cut the lower core support about half an inch
Pic five first fit
Pic 6 final fitment but still waiting on the right hoses... not cool at all

will re-post in a few days when done with better pictures

 

[Jamie Chriss]

Pic one bulkhead finished
Pic two ac hose to long!!!!!
Pic three core support cut
Pic four first fit, all is well I hope.
I am not using the controller they shipped with, went with a nicer one from Vintage. I don't have my dash yet so I can't finish for a few more days

 

[gnsteam]

Hi Jamie, thanks for the install pictures. Looks pretty good so far.

 

[Jamie Chriss]

I have a blank Bronco so I am only working with new parts and no dash. It is a very frustrating process, I would like to have had a nice few minute video overview of each step. Easy steps from drilling holes, cutting metal, running hoses and electrical.

 

[Jamie Chriss]

FYI i needed to more my AC line after I took the pictures, I needed room to move back The PCM back a half an inch.

 

[Lon L]

FYI i needed to more my AC line after I took the pictures, I needed room to move back The PCM back a half an inch.

I had same issue on mine. had to move evap over about 1 inch to clear ECM module that was already mounted in the center of the firewall. that made one hose a bit short from the evap to the bulkhead. I had my hose modified and have to go pick it up and take it to the shop for install. The hose is not easily duplicated as Vintage air uses some proprietary pieces.

 

[Lon L]

Getting There. Dash is cut for 4 AC Vents , AC controls and Double Din Radio. On another note I had to shorten the already short hose for the Evaporator to passenger side bulkhead . So I had to lengthen one hose and shorten the other hose to the firewall bulkhead connector. This was mostly because of the EFI ECM module mounted in the center of the firewall made it very tight for the Evaporator clearance.

I put a photo of the dash and the hose in my gallery , under the INTERIOR section.

 

[Jamie Chriss]

I have the kit installed, waiting on the dash to get painted! If I knew what I know now the install would take maybe two days. The instructions are very vague. I would like to see step by step instructions with good photos. I think all the AC lines are long...

 

[JeffG]

I have the kit installed, waiting on the dash to get painted! If I knew what I know now the install would take maybe two days. The instructions are very vague. I would like to see step by step instructions with good photos. I think all the AC lines are long...

Very nice the way you ran all those wires! Can you send a link or location of where you purchased the battery terminal clamps?

 

[dnsenne]

I have the kit installed, waiting on the dash to get painted! If I knew what I know now the install would take maybe two days. The instructions are very vague. I would like to see step by step instructions with good photos. I think all the AC lines are long...

Did you buy or build that outer fender?

Is that how the BC Bronco kit recommends running the coolant lines?
Can you post a picture of the engine bay?

Thanks, it looks great!

 

[betzgb]

I received my kit and started the install. Like the others I have a clearance issue with the computer mounted in the center of the firewall so I needed to move the evap over a couple of inches. I didn't want to drill more holes in the firewall so I decided to "modify" the mounting bracket so it is offset by two inches and I flipped the direction of the backing plate so it sits more flush to the firewall. Here are a few pics of what I did to make it work - though I am sure I opened up a can of worms in terms of hose lengths etc... But isn't that what Bronco projects are all about!?

 

[Rox Crusher]

Has anyone gotten this new system fully installed and operational yet ?

 

[clinem03]

I’ve been considering adding this kit to my 76 as it’s about to get a full frame off restoration...but am curious to get everyones opinion on the extra work these units require. I love the simplicity of old fords, and being able to fix just about anything while on the road. My 72 F100 is bone stock and doesn’t have AC, which I love, until mid summer as North Carolina gets super hot and humid. Because my bronco will be more of the family wagon, I’d like to have the comforts of AC. How much extra work/hassle/maintenance is involved in adding one of these units?

 

[Lon L]

I’ve been considering adding this kit to my 76 as it’s about to get a full frame off restoration...but am curious to get everyones opinion on the extra work these units require. I love the simplicity of old fords, and being able to fix just about anything while on the road. My 72 F100 is bone stock and doesn’t have AC, which I love, until mid summer as North Carolina gets super hot and humid. Because my bronco will be more of the family wagon, I’d like to have the comforts of AC. How much extra work/hassle/maintenance is involved in adding one of these units?

Once it has been mounted and filled there should be no maintenance unless you have a failure or need to open the line. I have not tested the operation of this unit yet, but it fits really well. The only difficulty for me was the length of the hoses from the evap to the bulkhead. Once that was sorted it fit snug and tight while still leaving you with a fully usable glove box.

 

[Rox Crusher]

Anyone installed and run this new version yet

 

[sprdv1]

Anyone installed and run this new version yet

interested as well....

 

[Jamie Chriss]

Mine is done and running. I am running a Coyote so I don't have the real estate someone would have with a 302. The Coyote posed its own challenges on many levels. On the evaporator you will need a binnary switch, I purchased one through Vintage. If you are running an electric fan this will send a message to the fan to turn on if the compressor heats up before the radiator heats up....