Aftermarket climate control company Vintage Air has announced a new range of air conditioning systems for GM G-Body models, including the 1982 to 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, as well as the 1986 to 1987 Buick Grand National and Buick Regal.
For those readers who may be unaware, the GM G-Body vehicles were underpinned by the rear-wheel-drive-based GM G platform, which was produced in its later iteration between 1982 and 1988. The G platform first appeared in 1969 as an adaptation of the GM A platform.
“The fifth-generation Oldsmobile Cutlass and the iconic Buick Grand National and Regal are now part of Vintage Air’s bolt-on climate-control SureFit product family, aligning these American classics with modern levels of comfort,” Vintage Air states.
Vintage Air is offering both a Complete Kit and a Evaporator Kit for GM G-Body vehicles, covering both factory A/C cars, as well as non-A/C cars. Additionally, the new kits were designed for easy installation and minimal modifications to the original vehicle firewall.
The latest Gen IV Vintage Air air conditioning system incorporates the company’s exclusive fully electronic microprocessor control system, eliminating the need for cables or vacuum connections. The system also incorporates separate high-capacity copper parallel-flow heat coils and aluminum plate-and-fin cooling coils, providing customers with infinitely adjustable air blends, blower fan speed adjustments, and high-volume dehumidified defrost. Additionally, the SureFit kits include an LED backlit control panel that bolts-in for a factory appearance.
Pricing varies depending on the kit and application selected. Per the Vintage Air website, pricing for a 1982 through 1988 Grand National SureFit Complete Kit starts at $2,095, while pricing for a 1982 through 1988 Grand National SureFit Evaporator Kit starts at $1,300. Vintage Air also offers individual components such as a GM G-Body Control Panel Kit ($219) and GM G-Body Modified Hose Kit ($170).
Indeed, for those enthusiasts looking to restore their old GM G-Body, or those who simply want the comfort and convenience of a modern A/C system, Vintage Air has the right components to make it happen.
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Probably almost running out of time to scoop up a G-body before prices go crazy. The only other thing left worth holding onto are the last gen Firebird/Camaro if you want something to play and tinker with. Times are changing. Probably not for better. Not just cars either.
Hmmm……
Why not Monte Carlos, Grand Prixs, Malibus, Lemans, Centuries, etc?
And why not ’78 – ’81 model years?
I guess it doesn’t really matter. Visually doesn’t look correct. Both the AC system under the hood and the controls.
For me, unless I had a non-collectible, non-AC car that I wanted to retrofit, I would not use this system.
Why the need for this? Almost all of these cars had factory air and the parts are still available.
this system is clean looking , esp for the folks that have modified or motor swapped cars. Huge difference under the hood.
Sorry, I can’t agree. Nothing is better than the factory system. If the car came without air conditioning, then a Vintage Air setup would be viable if a factory system could not be retrofitted. I would rather install a factory system if at all possible. I’ve done it many times. It just takes proper planning and having the donor vehicle handy.
I ripped out my original system a long time ago. It was a massive mess. This is far nicer. Glad they have finally made something for the g body.
I am actually looking to do a VA kit soon. My gbody 81 lemans is factory air however I have the non air box installed and air con removed from a decade ago. I just swapped in an LS and need the room. Could anyone direct me to the proper kit as I see a “mini” listed on Amazon etc. Any and all help much appreciated.
im loking for the same setup i ls swapped my car and did the delete plate on firewall