A/C in my 63 Classic...

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

I mentioned a few months back my foolishness with A/C in my
rambler...  trying to use a factory evap unit with modern stuff.
[The problem was a screwed up evap unit; installation and access
were so annoying I yanked it out].

Well I'd bought an under-dash evap unit, nice O-ring fittings and
calibrated for H134a, thoguht I'd start to install it today, at
least get it mounted under the dash.

I ended up almost completing it, only the wiring (simple) and
purge/charge is left.


The under-dash evap unit is made by VintageAir, though I got it
from another vendor. It's really old-fashioned looking, which is
perfect for the Rambler. Black, with chromed plastic vents.

The Rambler's A/C hose firewall knockouts are just above the gas
pedal, but most aftermarket A/C assumes it's on the right.  I only
had 90-degree #10 (sunction side) fittings on hand so I had to do
a 180 with the suction hose, but other than the added length it
worked out just fine. I can even take the evap down, with two
1/4-20 bolts, and swing it out of the way to get under the dash
without disconnecting the hoses.

I took photos, not that mounting the evap unit under the dash is
any big deal. I'll make a webpage about the install later. Fits
fine. I hope to get it charged the end of this week.