A/C in 6 volt car

["Kerry Pinkerton" <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>]

You'd have to find a 6V AC clutch.  The rest can be added.  The original 53-54 AC was clutchless and the compressor ran all the time.  I don't know if the 55 was still 6V or not but do know it had a clutch on the AC.  Other than that you could easily install an aftermarket system.  Hot rod AC places sell under dash systems, again 12V.

 

There are systems to run 12V on one part and 6V on the rest.

 

Do what you want but a modern rotary compressor would really stick out in the 53 engine compartment, at least imho.

 

KerryP
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From: Captden30@xxxxxxx

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Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 8:41 PM

Subject: IML: A/C in 6 volt car

does anyone know if a 1953 custom imperial with 6 volt system can have A/C added to the car? it seems to me that converting to 12 volt would be difficult with all the power items like power seats, windows, etc.  dennis