Re: A/C in my 63 Classic...

[farna@xxxxxxx]

I changed the hoses on mine when I put the under dash in. It was easier to make new holes on the right side. Since the compressor is on the right the hoses don't cross the engine. I'm doing what you initially did now, using the original evaporator, but it's in good working order. As I recall you didn't have the dash vents and duct -- that was the big problem. When you use the factory system in a 63-66 the duct gets in the way of putting an aftermarket stereo in. I had to make an under dash housing for the stereo since I used the factory air. The factory radio is only 3" deep, but tall. I pulled the factory radio apart and mounted the buttons and light behind the dial, but it's just a face plate. The engine computer is behind the radio faceplate. The only thing I didn't like about the under dash unit (which I used in my first 63 Classic) was that it took a long time to cool the car, especially the back. The low mounted vents are great for the front seat passengers though. 


On May 30, 2005 Tom Jennings wrote:

> 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.
> 
> 
> 
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