Re: IML: Air Conditioning

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I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU USE A "VINTAGE AIR" SYSTEM OR SOME OTHER REALLY GOOD AFTERMARKET SYSTEM, UNLESS YOU JUST ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO HAVE IT ORIGINAL.
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> From: "tdcox" <tdcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2006/07/17 Mon PM 03:04:38 EDT
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: Air Conditioning
> 
> 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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