Re: IML: Air Conditioning

[Jonathan Clay <jonathangclay@xxxxxxx>]

I am considering doing the R134 switch on my 66 Imperial as per what has
been mentioned by other members (I have some bad seals anyways, so either
way I need to do some work to my system).

I would also recommend the Vintage Air system.  I have installed two of
these systems in older cars with great success - my 1964 Cadillac
Convertible and a 1969 Ford Bronco.  The Cadillac was a total custom job
that I did myself and you would be hard pressed to realize the change (if I
could only figure out how to use the original control face, I would be
really happy).  Vintage Air has a variety of sizes and you should be able to
find one that will fit.  I crammed the largest system I could get and it fit
like a glove.

Of course, I saved all the old hardware, but the new system works so much
better.   The climate control system in those early caddys were problematic.

Jonathan


On 7/17/06 3:20 PM, "tdcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tdcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have considered "Vintage Air" however, I don't believe it will fit.  I think
> they told me that I needed to accomodate a space of 27"X10"X10", or something
> like that.
> 
> Thanks for the thought.  I would rather go with original equipment, but it
> seems like a monumental task.
> 
> 
>> 
>> From: <jlandis81044@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: 2006/07/17 Mon PM 05:40:57 EDT
>> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: Re: IML: Air Conditioning
>> 
>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 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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