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Hi Vincent,
My AC unit is from ICE in California. I had to make some changes to the bracketry and condenser location. One of the condensers is supposed to fit between the engine tin and firewall.
Don't know about others but there was no way it would fit with my stock tin and stainless firewall. I relocated that condenser to the space above the transmission and installed an electric fan to supply the air flow. Had to have some new lines made to get the proper length. I also installed an idle solenoid that kicks on when the compressor is triggered. It works fine and blows really cold air. It is a 134a system.
Probably the toughest part of the install was fitting the front condenser and blower fans. It is just a really tight fit. It might have been made more difficult because my front apron is a reproduction and the curvature is a little different. Anyhow, it works well and keeps me cool. It is nice to be able to close the windows and block out the wind noise.
My only gripe is that the evaporator box under the dash makes it really difficult to check or replace fuses on my 71 Super. Hasn't been a problem but it haunts me. If I were to start again I would modify the evaporator box or rewire with an aftermarket streetrod style fuse box that is accessible from the trunk.
Doug
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Doug Newman
Naples Florida
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