|
|
|
08-04-2019, 08:52 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Powder Springs, Ga
Posts: 50
|
Radiator and A/C
I am assembling my 63, keeping the L6 250 that came with it and adding A/C. Looking for help, pictures and advice on compressor brackets and location, and radiator size and installation. 2 row of 3 row, electric fan or not, V8 radiator or stock. I'm struggling to get it planned out so I do appreciate the help. First time restorer, can you tell.
|
|
|
|
08-05-2019, 12:00 AM
|
#2 |
|
60-66 Nut
  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: Radiator and A/C
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
|
|
|
|
08-05-2019, 10:08 AM
|
#3 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 873
|
Re: Radiator and A/C
I would recommend using as large a radiator and condenser as you can fit in. I would also recommend an electric fan, or dual fans so you can keep the high side pressure under control and the AC working when idling or stuck in traffic.
The Vintage air Gen IV Magnum has served me well for a number of years, very good unit. I have a 65 LS truck but here is a link to my AC install that might give you some ideas. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468107 Good Luck, TR
__________________
1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880 |
|
|
|
|
08-07-2019, 07:06 PM
|
#4 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Gold Canyon Arizona
Posts: 4,407
|
Re: Radiator and A/C
im going to do this also. watching....
__________________
1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey |
|
|
|
|
08-08-2019, 10:59 AM
|
#5 |
|
It's Better With Nitro
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chino Hills, CA
Posts: 2,262
|
Re: Radiator and A/C
Here is now my radiator, condenser, and drier with binary switch ended up. I went with Vintage Air, and the kit comes with bracketry and hardlines. I had to make some modifications to the bracket to clear some custom stuff I did on the front and back of the radiator support, but all-in-all it was a quality kit. I also routed the hoses through the radiator support to the far passenger side instead of under the battery tray that the kit's hardlines call for. There are additional photos here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...288712&page=11
__________________
1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes |
|
|
|
|
08-10-2019, 12:03 AM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Florence Ms
Posts: 117
|
Re: Radiator and A/C
I used Vintage Air System for my 63. Kit was complete with everything except the pulley for crankshaft. I think I got a double groove pulley from Summit or Ecklers. When I ordered the kit I told them the motor I had in the truck which is a 250 six. A/C bracket for that motor was included with kit. Radiator is 4 row aluminum. Retained mechanical fan and had fan shroud made by local sheet metal company. The other thing I did was install a lower thermostat for summer driving. I have no problem with overheating even in Mississippi summers.
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
