Repurposed an A/C compressor shield - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**leddzepp** · 10-07-2013, 12:27 AM

I picked up an A/C compressor shield the other day off of a 72 Buick. I've see similar ones posted before, but none that looked like this. The first pic is how I found it. It looks to me like its purpose was to guard the heater hose from the compressor. It doesn't cover the top where I think it would be more functional as a shield against oil sling. I cleaned it up and turned it 90 degrees clockwise and mounted it on my 72 BBC. Not only does it still block the heater hose on my truck, it also puts the largest portion above the pulley and blocks oil sling. The best thing I like, however, is that it looks symmetrical to the 72 alternator bracket, like it belongs there in the first place. The only "modification" I had to make was switching to the top post on the battery as opposed to the side, as the bracket hits the side post cable...no biggie as my battery has dual posts.

**leddzepp** · 10-07-2013, 12:28 AM

Cleaned up and on my truck, turned 90 degrees clockwise.

**leddzepp** · 10-07-2013, 12:29 AM

Side pic

**leddzepp** · 10-07-2013, 12:31 AM

72 alt bracket, opposite side

Andy4639 · 10-07-2013, 09:07 AM

Pretty cool. Looks right at home like u said. Those old A-6 compressor's are bad about slinging oil and such all over the place.

10-07-2013, 12:27 AM	#1
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Repurposed an A/C compressor shield I picked up an A/C compressor shield the other day off of a 72 Buick. I've see similar ones posted before, but none that looked like this. The first pic is how I found it. It looks to me like its purpose was to guard the heater hose from the compressor. It doesn't cover the top where I think it would be more functional as a shield against oil sling. I cleaned it up and turned it 90 degrees clockwise and mounted it on my 72 BBC. Not only does it still block the heater hose on my truck, it also puts the largest portion above the pulley and blocks oil sling. The best thing I like, however, is that it looks symmetrical to the 72 alternator bracket, like it belongs there in the first place. The only "modification" I had to make was switching to the top post on the battery as opposed to the side, as the bracket hits the side post cable...no biggie as my battery has dual posts. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-07-2013, 12:28 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Repurposed an A/C compressor shield Cleaned up and on my truck, turned 90 degrees clockwise. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-07-2013, 12:29 AM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Repurposed an A/C compressor shield Side pic Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-07-2013, 12:31 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Repurposed an A/C compressor shield 72 alt bracket, opposite side Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-07-2013, 09:07 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Repurposed an A/C compressor shield Pretty cool. Looks right at home like u said. Those old A-6 compressor's are bad about slinging oil and such all over the place. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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