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**TBONE1964** · 12-04-2012, 02:53 AM

The winter is here and I have the 72 in storage. I am currently in El Paso Texas and it is 70 degrees and it is killing me to be in such nice weather knowing it is going to be around the middle of April before I get it out.

In the mean time, I am looking for small parts for it that I can restore and have ready to install in the spring. I have already bout all of the engine brackets and will sandblast and powder coat them. I need to do a full engine compartment detail. The 350 is blue now and it will not stay that way.

Anyone ever attempt to get there factory AC operated with R12 again? I am wondering if it would be a wise investment of money. How cool would it be if it was functional. Just pondering the thought. I know I will need a compressor and new lines amoung other parts. I do not want an aftermarket set up although I know they work well. This has to be factory in everyway or I will just leave nonfunctional and roll the windows down.

Any thoughts?

12-04-2012, 02:53 AM	#3
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: 1972 Cheyenne LWB The winter is here and I have the 72 in storage. I am currently in El Paso Texas and it is 70 degrees and it is killing me to be in such nice weather knowing it is going to be around the middle of April before I get it out. In the mean time, I am looking for small parts for it that I can restore and have ready to install in the spring. I have already bout all of the engine brackets and will sandblast and powder coat them. I need to do a full engine compartment detail. The 350 is blue now and it will not stay that way. Anyone ever attempt to get there factory AC operated with R12 again? I am wondering if it would be a wise investment of money. How cool would it be if it was functional. Just pondering the thought. I know I will need a compressor and new lines amoung other parts. I do not want an aftermarket set up although I know they work well. This has to be factory in everyway or I will just leave nonfunctional and roll the windows down. Any thoughts?