Re: Aftermarket AC

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On March 24, 2005 Jim B wrote:

> A: You can swap the clutch for one from the same kind of unit and serpentine
> belt too.
> From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
 
> You've got the right idea Jim! On my first Classic wagon I kept the Jeep
> 4.0L AC compressor and attached it to a universal type under dash unit
> inside the car. Required custom hoses though. Southern Air and Vintage Air
> both have the universal evaporator units. Just get the compressor bracket
> from any AMC six (pre 74 -- bracket locations changed in 74!). > make sure you get a compressor with a V belt pulley.

I've been talking to an aftermarket AC provider I saw at the recent Daytona Spring Run.  Mike at www.rainbowproductsonline.com has called me and said that they do offer kits for CJ Jeeps, although I didn't know/think about a change in the sixes in 1974!  I haven't called him back again as I needed to do some measurements, and also to determine which side the hoses went through the firewall when stock. 

They have a slimline evap that puts out 20K BTU - which should be plenty - and it can be ordered with either driver or passenger side hose fittings.  I know on my American, there is a block-off plate on the firewall that was removed for the AC hoses when equipped.  I haven't looked at the Rebel yet, or the TSM, but I will.

Their complete kit with brackets, condenser, evap unit, hoses, and other misc parts is ~ $725 shipped, which seems about right from what I've been finding out.  I'm sure you could ebay/cobble together parts for less, probably much less if you knew what to get, what would/could fit, etc, but I'd feel better, and probably more cool, just ordering a brand new complete kit, even if I still have to find an odd part or two to finish it off.

Jim Boone
Mims, FL


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