Rebuilding a 292 L6 70´chevy truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyMex · 07-17-2005, 05:07 AM

This truck is a present from my father, He bought it brand new and since 3 years ago i am rebuilding it. My question is, i have found another truck in a salvage yard and i took out the factory air system and i am thinking to install it in my truck, but it seems that there were not too many 292´s or 250´s with A/C systems since i have had terrible time trying to find the brackets for the compressor, if anyone has an idea, place, website or a design that i can copy, so i can place the compressor, i will appreciate it.

Also, i found that this system has POA valve that the new systems dont, How i now if it works?, if i use a POA eliminator will all stuff i have bought like, lines, fits, conections, tubes, expansion valve, dryer work or do i need to send them back and buy new ones?

Since i am in Mexico and the law do not prohibit R12 i will keep it and not retrofit to R134, i have heard that R12 works better than R134

Please respond whit anything, i do not have too much knowledge about A/C systems

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-17-2005, 05:18 AM

292 accessory brackets are kind of rare, since most 292s were in work/fleet trucks that were produced with manual steering, standard (not power) brakes and no A/C.
You might also try these websites:
www.inliners.org
and The Stovebolt Page:
http://66.221.101.248/bboard/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi
Anyway, Good Luck

ChevyMex · 07-17-2005, 05:40 AM

Thanks, as i said i am in Mexico and it is too damn hot in here, so i need to find anything or design a support to attach the compressor or change the engine wich is in good shape.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-17-2005, 07:36 AM

2 the board from west 10-uh-c

69_hafton · 07-17-2005, 10:25 AM

It may take a long time to locate factory brackets, if any of these trucks ever did have AC with a L6. You may have to take your compressor and your truck to someone who can fabricate the brackets, if you lucky enough to have some locally that can do that type of work from scratch. At any rate, I hope you keep the six.

You might try Frank "Pickmup" on the board - he comes across some rare finds or could tell you if he's ever seen such brackets.

krue · 07-17-2005, 04:11 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Keep us posted on how your search goes, I would be interested in knowing te answer myself.

shifty · 07-17-2005, 11:28 PM

I read an article in Classic Trucks this month about how to upgrade your existing system using aftermarket components. I'll try to read it this week. I can scan a copy for you, will take a few days. Send a PM if you're interested.

07-17-2005, 05:07 AM	#1
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	Rebuilding a 292 L6 70´chevy truck This truck is a present from my father, He bought it brand new and since 3 years ago i am rebuilding it. My question is, i have found another truck in a salvage yard and i took out the factory air system and i am thinking to install it in my truck, but it seems that there were not too many 292´s or 250´s with A/C systems since i have had terrible time trying to find the brackets for the compressor, if anyone has an idea, place, website or a design that i can copy, so i can place the compressor, i will appreciate it. Also, i found that this system has POA valve that the new systems dont, How i now if it works?, if i use a POA eliminator will all stuff i have bought like, lines, fits, conections, tubes, expansion valve, dryer work or do i need to send them back and buy new ones? Since i am in Mexico and the law do not prohibit R12 i will keep it and not retrofit to R134, i have heard that R12 works better than R134 Please respond whit anything, i do not have too much knowledge about A/C systems

07-17-2005, 05:18 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,438	292 accessory brackets are kind of rare, since most 292s were in work/fleet trucks that were produced with manual steering, standard (not power) brakes and no A/C. You might also try these websites: www.inliners.org and The Stovebolt Page: http://66.221.101.248/bboard/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi Anyway, Good Luck __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 07-17-2005 at 05:20 AM.

07-17-2005, 07:36 AM	#4
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07-17-2005, 10:25 AM	#5
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Rare L6 parts It may take a long time to locate factory brackets, if any of these trucks ever did have AC with a L6. You may have to take your compressor and your truck to someone who can fabricate the brackets, if you lucky enough to have some locally that can do that type of work from scratch. At any rate, I hope you keep the six. You might try Frank "Pickmup" on the board - he comes across some rare finds or could tell you if he's ever seen such brackets. __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

07-17-2005, 04:11 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Keep us posted on how your search goes, I would be interested in knowing te answer myself. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-17-2005, 05:40 AM	#3
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	Thanks, as i said i am in Mexico and it is too damn hot in here, so i need to find anything or design a support to attach the compressor or change the engine wich is in good shape.

07-17-2005, 11:28 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I read an article in Classic Trucks this month about how to upgrade your existing system using aftermarket components. I'll try to read it this week. I can scan a copy for you, will take a few days. Send a PM if you're interested. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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