Air Conditioner Questions
#1
Air Conditioner Questions
I wish to install an air conditioner on my '70 442. It has never had one before, and was wondering if it was possible to somehow used the existing ductwork and install one from a factory car (ie. one scoured from a salvage yard), or will I need to purchase an aftermarket under dash unit?
#2
Take a look at the Vintage Air or Old Air Products. They are a long way from the old under dash hang down AC units. Classic Auto Air is another one. If you get one from a salvage yard you are getting one that is over 40 years old.
#3
As far as "can" you do it? Absolutely. Especially if you have a donor car to work and transfer all the parts from. There are a lot of small parts, brackets etc. that you will need to transfer. And the firewall cutout is different. And unless it is a working system, you'll need a new filter dryer, expansion tube and probably a new (rebuilt) compressor. I think a lot of it has to do with whether you want your car to look stock or if aftermarket look is acceptable.
#4
I've done it.
It's not hard, so long as you don't mind removing the dash and most of the nose and cutting and patching the firewall, and so long as you have the donor car right next to yours in the driveway while you do it.
Welcome to ClassicOlds.
- Eric
It's not hard, so long as you don't mind removing the dash and most of the nose and cutting and patching the firewall, and so long as you have the donor car right next to yours in the driveway while you do it.
Welcome to ClassicOlds.
- Eric
#5
I wish to install an air conditioner on my '70 442. It has never had one before, and was wondering if it was possible to somehow used the existing ductwork and install one from a factory car (ie. one scoured from a salvage yard), or will I need to purchase an aftermarket under dash unit?
#6
You might also need a heavier duty coolant radiator. The condensor will shroud the radiator, and will be wafting hot air over it when the air con is being used - most likely when ambient temperatures are high!. ![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Roger.
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