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    7/01/2022 8:11 PM  #1

    MS
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    Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    I finally finished the Vintage Air installation in my 69 with 331 stroker and compressor on the passenger side.  Everything went as planned, except I ditched some of the fitting for some that fit my hose routing better.  I am not real happy with the Vintage Air vents in the center of the dash. I hope to find an original center vent setup and get a factory AC dash pad so it looks better.
    However, the thing does make forty degree air and blows as hard as a new factory AC unit would. I am pretty happy with the feel of the fan switch, infinitely adjustable. I have not tried the heat or defrost other than to be sure they blow through the proper vents. In Texas, in July, turning off MAX AC is just not something we do. After driving a couple of miles, I was able to turn the fan to about 25% and still keep it cool on a 100 degree day.

    Calling it DONE, and a success.

    Now my BASH THRASH includes installing a new gas tank, a front end alignment, new Mickey Thompson 235x60/15 tires and rejetting the carb.  Might install some 1” lowering blocks. The front has settled in quite nicely.

    Then a test run 200 miles to the Dallas mini-bash and it should be ready for Illinois.

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    7/01/2022 11:02 PM  #2

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    AWESOME

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    7/05/2022 3:07 PM  #3

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    My vintage AC works pretty well in my 69 too!   

     

    7/05/2022 3:20 PM  #4

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    Today was the first real road test in 100+ degree temperatures. Not blowing as cold as my Ram
    truck, but still gets it comfortable in the car on a 20
    minute trip.  Maybe on a long road trip it will have more time to cool the interior even more.

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    7/11/2022 4:20 PM  #5

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    Has to be better than no ac at all.  I was going to go with CAA because they have a location within two hours of me.

     

    7/12/2022 9:22 AM  #6

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    My brother installed a vintage AC in this 64 Chevy Wagon last year.  He's really disappointed in it.  I think being a wagon there so much space that it can cool the whole area off very well.    

     

    7/12/2022 5:59 PM  #7

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    Steve69 wrote:

    My brother installed a vintage AC in this 64 Chevy Wagon last year.  He's really disappointed in it.  I think being a wagon there so much space that it can cool the whole area off very well.    

    Just a rabid-thought I had............ wonder-if...he swapped in a larger evaporator.
    Seems like "I heard"
    some of these systems still use evaporators sized for R-12(the OLD type of coolant). The newer stuff cools butt..........just not as efficiently.
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    7/13/2022 9:45 AM  #8

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    6sally6 wrote:

    Steve69 wrote:

    My brother installed a vintage AC in this 64 Chevy Wagon last year.  He's really disappointed in it.  I think being a wagon there so much space that it can cool the whole area off very well.    

    Just a rabid-thought I had............ wonder-if...he swapped in a larger evaporator.
    Seems like "I heard"
    some of these systems still use evaporators sized for R-12(the OLD type of coolant). The newer stuff cools butt..........just not as efficiently.
    6sally6
     

    Regarding the A/C in the Chevy station wagon; it is a large area to cool and distributing the cool air throughout the car can be an issue for anyone not sitting in the front.  Also, window tinting can help a lot for any car, but especially station wagons.
    The ‘support’ components (evaporator, condenser, etc) are different between R-12 and R134 systems.

     

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    7/18/2022 12:21 AM  #9

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    Well…how’s it working now?

     

    7/18/2022 12:26 AM  #10

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    Steve69 wrote:

    My brother installed a vintage AC in this 64 Chevy Wagon last year.  He's really disappointed in it.  I think being a wagon there so much space that it can cool the whole area off very well.    

     
    Out of curiosity, what kit does he have?
    I’m interested in the sizes and style of the condenser and evaporator.

     

    7/18/2022 9:00 AM  #11

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    Our 67 & 72 used the same under dash box. 67 used a bigger evap. and we have to add some heat because its just to dang cold and 72 is just about right. Size does matter.

     

    7/18/2022 12:03 PM  #12

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    Nos681 wrote:

    Steve69 wrote:

    My brother installed a vintage AC in this 64 Chevy Wagon last year.  He's really disappointed in it.  I think being a wagon there so much space that it can cool the whole area off very well.    

     
    Out of curiosity, what kit does he have?
    I’m interested in the sizes and style of the condenser and evaporator.

    Im not 100% on that.  Its a Chevelle in the front so Im thinking a kit they have for that. 
     

     

    7/18/2022 4:43 PM  #13

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    I am very happy with the Vintage Air system in the 69.  I drove to Dallas and back putting over 600 miles on it in 100 degree temperatures. I only wish the fan had a slower fan speed than the lowest it has. It worked very well, even considering all the air leakage through the doors and window seals. Every time I went past a big truck, I could feel warm air hitting my leg through the door lever hole.

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    7/19/2022 11:28 AM  #14

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    MS wrote:

    I am very happy with the Vintage Air system in the 69. I drove to Dallas and back putting over 600 miles on it in 100 degree temperatures. I only wish the fan had a slower fan speed than the lowest it has. It worked very well, even considering all the air leakage through the doors and window seals. Every time I went past a big truck, I could feel warm air hitting my leg through the door lever hole.

    I noticed that with the switch on the lowest level.  Seems to turn the AC off.  When you move it up a bit then it kicks on but the fan is blowing high and loud.  Id like the AC running with out the Fan blasting full on...LOL  
     

     

    7/19/2022 12:57 PM  #15

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    Steve69, maybe you need to recalibrate the electronic blower control switch. There is a procedure to follow that calibrates the high and low speed position.

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    7/20/2022 8:50 AM  #16

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    Re: Update: 69 Mustang Air Conditioner Installation

    MS wrote:

    Steve69, maybe you need to recalibrate the electronic blower control switch. There is a procedure to follow that calibrates the high and low speed position.

       Ill have to take a look at that again!  
     

     

     

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