{FORGED?} Re: AC in a V8 72 Gremlin

["Jeff Reeves" <jeffr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joe,
You can use the AC hoses from pretty much any V8 equipped AMC from about
1970-up. Some of the 6 cylinder hoses could be retained and used, but
depending on the year & application (i.e. 70-74 Gremlin/Hornet) the
compressor's orientation necessitated a few odd sizes and shapes of hoses.
You should be able to use the 73 Javelin steering & AC components with no
problems. It will all bolt up to the engine and chassis with no issues. One
thing to watch, though, is if the compressor is mounted in an upright
position that it clears the hood when the hood is closed. This is the reason
that some cars had the compressor mounted on its side. 

There's nothing "nuts" about wanting AC on the car. One of my pet peeves is
when someone takes a car with a perfectly functional AC and either disables
or removes it simply because "I don't need/use it". AC is a great thing to
have any time of year because it helps the windshield defogger perform more
efficiently even in cooler, damper weather. Out of the many AMCs I've owned
over the years, only 1 (67 Rebel 770 hardtop) didn't come equipped with
factory AC. Even all the parts cars I've had were equipped with AC. 

Jeff Reeves
Auburn GA
79 Spirit GT
72 Javelin SST
69 Ambassador DPL



Message-ID: <20050427061803.92698.qmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 23:18:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: A/C in a V8 1972 Gremlin...hoses?
To: AMClist <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>,

Ok. You may think i'm NUTS(whats new)...but i "plan"
to keep the  Air Conditioning functional on my 72
Gremlin when i install the 401.It's  a factory 232 car
with a 904(41,000 miles)and A/C AND power
steering.Never ever had a hot rod with AC.
Anyway...what all vehicles AC hoses will fit? Can i
use the power steering brackets/pulleys/hoses  from a
1973 Javelin(360)?I'm pretty sure that i can use the
AC brackets/pulleys off the Jav? Please correct me if
i'm wrong!! Are those AC or power steering hoses right
for my 72 Gremlin? Even if my old 73 Javelins hoses
are only good enough for patterns..that will be of
great help.THANKS ALOT..for any helpful info. Hope
this swap has not been addressed already? Thanks again,Joe

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