Air Conditioning Unit

[stubbie]

I still haven't got around to installing my Vintage Air system as yet into my original air con bird. Yes there are brackets and some prefab work that you will need to do to install your aftermarket air con system but it's only basic stuff that you can do yourself. I have bought brackets and sheet metal from my local hardware store and modified them to suite. The only difficult part is probably fitting up all the hoses and gassing the system. You can as I will, be getting a professional fitter to do all that. Good Luck

[Terry64HT]

Some moths ago, when I was adding my 2 cents worth to this discussion, I said that the Sanden type compressor fitted very well and was hardly noticeable. I'm back home from the south and have attached a couple of photos.
If you think the replacement of the compressor is the way to go, there is no down side as far as I'm concerned.
Terry
64HT

[handana]

I want to thank everyone who posted suggestions and encouragements as I worked thru the a/c system on my 66. Since a/c and heating is not in my skill set and the systems on these cars is way more complicated than most, I went to the experts. I was very fortunate in that I have a good radiator, heat and a/c shop lest than 20 minutes away.
They said they could fix this mess and make it work! And they did. For about the same amount as a Classic or Vintage system's parts. They soldered vacuum taps, rebuilt the compressor to handle the new coolant oil, replaced all the missing and broken parts. I am still so amazed. The dash controls all work now that they have vacuum. They even made a condenser to factory dimensions rather than order one for a lot more money.
I'm now ready for summer cruising.

[HeadacheGuy]

Good choice.I think that was the best option you had, glad it worked out.