Vintage Air “Authorized Distributor” List Grows
K wik Performance recently became an official author- ized distributor for Vintage Air, continuing a partnership that has spanned more than 15 years. In 2009 Kwik Performance A/C compressor brackets began being offered as an installation option in Vintage Air’s SureFit™ kits. These brackets helped thousands of builders seamlessly integrate air conditioning into muscle cars and C10 and OBS trucks. In addition, Kwik Performance offers a complete one-stop source for everything from Chevy LS, SBC, BBC, LT (gen 5) for accessory brackets. In addition they offer A/C hose kits and full Vintage Air A/C systems, all engineered to work together for high quality fit. Kwik Performance President Robert Powell stated, “We’ve been behind the scenes with Vintage Air kits for over a decade and, as an authorized distributor, we’re able to serve customers by providing the exact package of everything they need for a clean, reliable A/C install in their Chevy engine-pow- ered project.”
across the industry.” With the continued popularity of LS engine swaps, Kwik Performance’s expanded product offerings can be found at kwikperf.com and while they great- ly simplify install and build time, more importantly, they ensure everything lines up the first time, whether it’s a weekend garage proj- ect or a high-end-level show truck.
Vintage Air’s President Rick Love commented, “Kwik Performance has been a valued partner of ours for more than 15 years. Their A/C compressor brackets have consis- tently delivered the kind of fit, func- tion and reliability our customers expect from Vintage Air systems and their authorized dealers. They know our products, they under- stand engine swap challenges and they’ve earned the trust of builders “High-and-Tight” alternator/power-steering bracket for LS Truck/SUV (‘99-13) and Camaro (‘10-15) crank pulley and water pump spacing.
“Wide-Mount” AC relocation bracket for LS Truck/SUV (‘99-13) and Camaro (‘10-15) crank pulley and water pump spacing.
Rocky Mountain Garage Tours
By Judie & Eric Rawls
E arly arrivals for the 40th Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals gathered at Milberger Farms on Wednesday, June 25, and after breakfast and sweet rolls embarked with the Outlaws Car Club on the 2025 Rocky Mountain Garage Tour. The first stop was a visit to Justin Manweiler and his family’s shop and car collection. Greeting us outside was his ‘62 409, four- speed, ‘Bubble Top’ Chevy. Next to the Chevy was a black-on-black ‘63 Ford Galaxy sporting a 427 and four-speed. Several other col- lectables were residing in the
building, including a ‘68 Shelby GT 500 and a ‘60 Buick wagon. After a drive to the north side of Pueblo, we arrived at Nash Baros’ shop and after checking out his bright yellow ’34 five-win- dow out front and the other cars in the shop, we all enjoyed his collection of die-cast race cars. Next, we motored south across Hwy 50 to Ed Renck’s garage and his 260mph Model A Bonneville record holder. Ed fired the A in the shop and had also invited Victor Sanchez and son Benny to bring the family’s blown fuel Chrysler competition roadster cackle car.
When it was fired, the whole north side of Pueblo heard it! When our hearing returned, we traveled to Lyle Anderson’s garage. It’s home to three Hudsons, a ‘33 Ford pickup, and a mid ‘60s F-100. Moving along, we arrived at our last garage stop, the garages of Les Robinson and the amazing collection of Domonica and Rick Esgar. Les has two garages, one housing ‘39 and ‘40 Ford coupes, a ‘57 Chevy and a ‘70 Mustang. The second shop has a ‘52 Ford pickup under construction. We’ve been to the Esgar’s before, and as I wrote after
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