IML: Air Conditioning

["tdcox" <tdcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have purchased a 56 Southampton coupe without A/C.  I have located a 55 4
dr Imperial complete with all air hardware (front and rear) and the interior
components (dash, etc.). 

I have also seen the postings on the Repair Section advising against adding
A/C and several articles on how to do it for 1960 models and up.  

I also have an offer from a club member that has a 56 system (I think) with
the engine and trunk components but does not have the inside hardware (dash
vents, switches, etc.)

Does anyone have any experience converting a 55 Imperial system to 56
Imperial?  Do the pulleys line up?  Will the 55 compressor work on the 56?
Is another compressor available if it will not match up?  Is there a problem
converting from a 6 volt system to the 12 volt system?

My car is a heater delete car in that it is coming from Hawaii; is this a
problem for the A/C hookup?  Can I use the heater box, etc from the 55?

Sounds like a big project but I think it would be worth it.  Any suggestions
would be appreciated.





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