Compare Classic Auto Air and Vintage Auto Air.  I seem to remembrer a difference in the quality of the condenser and evaporator but I don't remembrer which manufacturer was best.

The only issue I have with my cable operated Classic Auto Air system is the quality of the cables that are supplied, The cables have a molded plastic retainer at the ends that are very unsubstantial.
 I had to virtually strip out  the console, radio and glove box to gain access to the cable that actuates the defrost. All that while laying upside down underneath the dash with the size of  hands never meant to get into impossibly confined places.

 The retainer end of the cable had broken off and I had to make a steel clip that holds it in place.
 This is a moot point since the new offring from them is all electrically operated eliminating those pesky cables. Then again, electrical components may have their own issues. Your choice!

 I am more than happy with the performance of the unit, on a recent 3 day drive to the steamy hot temperatures in Nebraska, the A/C performed admirably. At times I had to shut it down since it was too cold, all this in a convertable, top up of course.

Last edited by Rudi (8/22/2014 9:58 AM)

I used Vintage Air in mine and also on Al's recent installation.  It blows real hard and makes cold air.  The thing I really like is the infinitely adjustable electronic controls.  They mount easily to the existing control knobs and can be adjusted any way you like.  Having the defrost connected to the AC unit is the biggest plus in the in-dash vs hang-under original type units, which make plenty of cold air but do not help defrost the window.

Consider noise of the unit.  At normal speeds, the Vintage is basically silent.  On HIGH fan speed, it gets pretty noisy, but I will take that over 120 degree interior temperatures any day.