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    11/11/2021 9:21 PM  #1

    Toploader
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    Air Conditioning

    I have been considering re-installing A/C in my car. It originally had it, but it was one of those items that was beyond it when I restored the car 18 years ago.
    For the past 18 years I have just put up with the summers, but it has always been in the back of my mind.
    I am curious on whether you guys have A/C or not and what system you recommend if you do.
    Thanks.
     

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    11/11/2021 9:41 PM  #2

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    Here is my post from another forum to the same question.

    Driving home to Canada for three days in the rain, coming home from a MCA show in Georgia, unable to open the windows I had a constant safety issue with the interior glass fogging.
    The heat and humidity in the car was absolute hell
    It was a very dangerous situation not having the benefits of dehumidified air windshield defogging.
    On the second day of the trip my wife said “ no more long trips without A/C”
    The day after we got home I ordered a “Perfect fit” A/C kit from CAA.
    I am really happy with the install, tech support was super.
    My kit came with push pull cables for operation, the new kits are all electric which makes for an easier install.

    Last edited by Rudi (11/11/2021 9:45 PM)

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    11/11/2021 10:12 PM  #3

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    Vintage Air GenIV system.   Absolutely love it.  No cables and infinite control of all fan and blend functions. 


     

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    11/12/2021 10:00 AM  #4

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    I also have the Vintage Gen IV system in my 65 and am quite pleased with it.  I have the V-Belt setup and found that I needed to use the 3-groove crankshaft pulley, although I only use two grooves.  Also, I have 7/16" bolts holes in the heads, the spacers Vintage provided needed to be bored out a bit for the 7/16" bolts to fit through.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    11/12/2021 10:35 AM  #5

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    I was not impressed with some of the supplied components in my caa kit. Other than that the rest of the stuff was good. I wonder what the Vintage Air stuff is like?

    The crank pulley was a cast iron pos, the compressor mount looked like a 1st year high school welding class project, functionally ok but nothing  to be proud of when the hood is open.

    Unlike the 65-66 cars hanging under dash evap the 68 uses in dash hoses and outlets.

    I used a billet March “V” belt pulley system and made my own billet aluminum  Sanden comp mount.

    Last edited by Rudi (11/12/2021 10:38 AM)

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    11/12/2021 11:21 AM  #6

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    Bullet Bob wrote:

    Vintage Air GenIV system.   Absolutely love it.  No cables and infinite control of all fan and blend functions.
     

    That sounds awesome.  That will be the system I get in the future for my '68.

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    11/12/2021 11:38 AM  #7

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    Well, I have to admit that I didn't use any of the Vintage air under hood hardware.  I have modified a Standard 5.0 two-belt system with modified AC compressor mounts.  Condenser is from a previous system and all the hoses are custom.  I also didn't care for the cheap plastic louvers they provided so I used customized vents from a '66 Fairlane.  But that won't matter to you with a '68.

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    11/12/2021 12:39 PM  #8

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    I used vintage air also but used a different set of controls in the cabin
    I put a set of controls in the center console so driver and passenger could reach them

    Last edited by BTaylor (11/12/2021 12:40 PM)

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    11/12/2021 4:39 PM  #9

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    Thanks for the input.
    I'm still undecided though. Something about the car being less complicated without the A/C I guess.
    If I do fit a system, I would want something that is the least complicated. Probably even just the unit with the vents and not worry about demister cables etc.

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
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    11/12/2021 6:09 PM  #10

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    I think one of the biggest safety features of having AC is the ability to clear the windshield during damp, wet conditions especially at night.  If you bother to install AC it would be nice to be able to route the dry air it to the defrost vents for this purpose.  ...my opinion of course

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    11/13/2021 12:02 AM  #11

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    Having A/C in rain and humid conditions has been nice.
    First time in 30 years of ownership.

    Rufus, you would need to route a hose to inlet of heater box to prevent frost on windshield.

    I just turn A/C and heater on at same time and adjust temperatures as desired.
    The hot air from heater on floor supplies air to under dash A/C unit.
    I have a daily driver Classic Auto Air evaporator.

    Very nice to have when your clothes are soaking wet  and windows fog up.

     

    11/14/2021 12:18 PM  #12

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    Re: Air Conditioning

    I too went with Vintage Air, installed the whole kit on my 289 and we love it. Plan on installing one in my C10 next year and one in the 66 Vette. Cant beat that dehumidified air and the endless selection of the control settings.  

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
     

     

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