A/C Conversion questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevymaz · 11-20-2005, 08:48 PM

I started putting the A/C back in my 71 GMC today and found out the compressor is locked up. I am also missing the condender, dryer and the POA valve. Will a later model compressor and condenser fit? Will I need additional brackets? Should I go ahead and convert to R134A? What model trucks should I be looking for to get replacement parts from?

Thanks in advance

Greg

Striker169 · 11-20-2005, 09:34 PM

I would deffentally go to R134a now, becuase R-12 is REAL expensive and it is only going to get more and more.

BobbyK · 11-20-2005, 09:46 PM

Here's my conversion.
Click HERE

**truckdude239** · 11-21-2005, 12:15 AM

idk i tried to get r-12 for my 87 f-150 napa was the only ones that had it ut for them little can u can get at walmart for like 3 -5 buxs an can an can of r-12 was like 30-40 buxs an can

11-20-2005, 08:48 PM	#1
chevymaz What are you looking at? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kellyville,Oklahoma Posts: 308	A/C Conversion questions I started putting the A/C back in my 71 GMC today and found out the compressor is locked up. I am also missing the condender, dryer and the POA valve. Will a later model compressor and condenser fit? Will I need additional brackets? Should I go ahead and convert to R134A? What model trucks should I be looking for to get replacement parts from? Thanks in advance Greg __________________ 1971 GMC LWB 2005 Honda Element 2007 Honda Fit

11-20-2005, 09:34 PM	#2
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: A/C Conversion questions I would deffentally go to R134a now, becuase R-12 is REAL expensive and it is only going to get more and more.

11-20-2005, 09:46 PM	#3
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: A/C Conversion questions Here's my conversion. Click HERE __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

11-21-2005, 12:15 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: A/C Conversion questions idk i tried to get r-12 for my 87 f-150 napa was the only ones that had it ut for them little can u can get at walmart for like 3 -5 buxs an can an can of r-12 was like 30-40 buxs an can __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

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