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> FS: A/C Compressor Kit, Mounts to top of Engine
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post Mar 15 2020, 07:12 AM
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It's true. I've been off the grid for a while in regards to A/C stuff. After completing the initial development on this stuff, life really took off for me. Finished school, got a job, had two kids and I also moved to the mountains where A/C is not required. I've had quite a few inquire about this stuff over the years but I've never been in a position to start the project back up as I've had so much going on with "life".

With that being said I am now working on making a small volume of pullies and adapters to get started. I also have some more prototyping work going on with the mount. Hopefully I will be able to offer more in the future but no guarantee as to if/when that will happen.

In the meantime if anyone would like to tackle their own AC system, I am more than happy to help and support anyway I can.
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post Mar 15 2020, 02:13 PM
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I’ll be watching and very interested.
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Congrats to you, Doug. Life sounds good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

I'll be watching for your A/C stuff (and those beautiful rocker panels in the other thread) if it becomes available.

Good luck!
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post Apr 15 2020, 07:31 PM
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Sounds good, Doug! Can you put me in for a pre-order, if and when you have them available? I'm 2 1/2 years into a complete restoration on my '74. Mounting the compressor on the engine seems like it will be "forever" from now.
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I'd like the complete set up. That would give me a reason to go to the mountains.
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Sounds good, Doug! Can you put me in for a pre-order, if and when you have them available? I'm 2 1/2 years into a complete restoration on my '74. Mounting the compressor on the engine seems like it will be "forever" from now.
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I'd like the complete set up. That would give me a reason to go to the mountains.
QUOTE(friethmiller @ Apr 15 2020, 09:31 PM) *

Sounds good, Doug! Can you put me in for a pre-order, if and when you have them available? I'm 2 1/2 years into a complete restoration on my '74. Mounting the compressor on the engine seems like it will be "forever" from now.



I’d also like to be inline for a complete set up when the time comes.
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Hi Doug - we messaged a while ago, but please keep me on your list as well. Thanks!
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post May 1 2020, 08:53 AM
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Well, I started the installation process of my A/C on my '74 the other weekend. I went with the Classic Auto Air system. My plan was to just cut the holes needed for the hoses and condenser box prior to painting the [top side of my] car. Here are some photos of the condenser install:


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post May 1 2020, 12:19 PM
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How close to the ground does the condensor intake lip sit?
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post May 1 2020, 07:50 PM
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Something I've always wondered about..does the valance or air dam not interfere with the air into that intake scoop?
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Excellent question. I didn’t even think about that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). I’ll pull the valance out and see about the clearance. God help me if I have to make any more cuts! That damn compressor is going to be “top-mounted”, I can tell you that!
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I think the scoop is a kind of a non-issue. The condenser has a pretty good size fan to push (or pull?) air across it, so I'm not sure how much of it requires air movement under the car.

I've got a similar setup from a shop I worked with in Las Vegas (can't remember their name). I haven't been driving my car in work clothes in the summer as much and I'm really hesitant to start cutting up the frunk. I've had it on the shelf for almost 2 years now.
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Something I've always wondered about..does the valance or air dam not interfere with the air into that intake scoop?

I looked at the bottom of the valance and it's contact points and can say that this condenser scoop is below and back from that. Once I get the car painted and go to reassemble everything, I will definitely post pictures.
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QUOTE(dlee6204 @ Mar 15 2020, 06:12 AM) *

It's true. I've been off the grid for a while in regards to A/C stuff. After completing the initial development on this stuff, life really took off for me. Finished school, got a job, had two kids and I also moved to the mountains where A/C is not required. I've had quite a few inquire about this stuff over the years but I've never been in a position to start the project back up as I've had so much going on with "life".

With that being said I am now working on making a small volume of pullies and adapters to get started. I also have some more prototyping work going on with the mount. Hopefully I will be able to offer more in the future but no guarantee as to if/when that will happen.

In the meantime if anyone would like to tackle their own AC system, I am more than happy to help and support anyway I can.


Pm sent just in the case you might have one of the pulley adapters or more. Thanks
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Ok, started building-up my short block this weekend. It won't be long now before I'll be looking to mount my A/C compressor. Doug, any plans to start building these kits again? If not, any chance you can you let me know the length of the pulley extender so I can start the process of fabricating my own. Thanks in advance.
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Update: my engine had some clearance issues after Fat/Rimco cleared the case. Standup folks out there. Ended up sending it back to them and had them build the entire engine to make it right. Engine is arriving Mar 2nd. Need to get back to the A/C pulling and bracket stuff. Does anyone have any updated info on possibly acquiring the mount and pull system? Or, at least the specs so I start fabricating these parts. Thanks in advance.
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post Feb 26 2021, 08:42 AM
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@friethmiller I got your PM the other day but forgot to get back to you. PM your way shortly.
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QUOTE(friethmiller @ Sep 7 2020, 12:25 PM) *

.. Doug, any plans to start building these kits again? If not, any chance you can you let me know the length of the pulley extender so I can start the process of fabricating my own. Thanks in advance.

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.. Need to get back to the A/C pulling and bracket stuff. Does anyone have any updated info on possibly acquiring the mount and pull system? Or, at least the specs so I start fabricating these parts. Thanks in advance.

I wish you luck on this, I need these items also, maybe @dlee6204 will drop in with an update and/or offer up design info (if he's not interested in producing them - which is understandable too).


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