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05-23-2007, 08:48 PM
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Location: Minot, ND
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A/C in 64 Burb??
Hey guyz, I've been lurking around here for a while now and thought I'd finally post a question.. I just picked up a 1964 Suburban/ Carryall. It has factory A/C. the compressor, condensor, and anything else bolted to the engine or front clip is missing.. My question is.. How well did the factory A/C work??? Is it worth restoring and using?? The project is going to be a full custom Burb with airbags, overdrive trans and 348 W motor, so originality isn't and issue. I just figured if I had it, I might as well use it (if it's worth it).
you guys give great advice, and do some awesome work to by the way. I hope I can measure up!! Thanks for any help!! 
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05-26-2007, 09:50 AM
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It Is What It Is
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Natchitoches, La.
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Re: A/C in 64 Burb??
JWI, I'm running the factory air conditioning in my '65. It works great. The setup is alot like the aftermarket units in that it works on the inside temp and not a pressure switch. IMO it would be worth using if you have everything from the firewall and inside. I used '71-'72 Chevy truck A/C brackets on mine, bought a condenser setup aftermarket, and the compressor manifold from Kenny's. Had the A/C lines made up locally. American Classic has a good bit of stuff for the inside unit (cables,switches,relays, etc.) Do a little bit of research and see if getting all the things you need to make the factory A/C work outweighs the cost of an aftermarket unit. I just like the way the factory A/C looks. Good luck, and post some pictures of the Burb! Kevin
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05-26-2007, 10:18 AM
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Re: A/C in 64 Burb??
65SC hit it right on the nose. I would recondition and run all the firewall-in A/C stuff, and run all new upgraded stuff on the engine side.
Fab up some custom mounts for that W motor...that thing will be super-trick !!! Good Luck !!! Keep us posted !!! John
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05-27-2007, 07:27 AM
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Re: A/C in 64 Burb??
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Hopefully I'll get started soon.
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05-27-2007, 07:37 AM
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Re: A/C in 64 Burb??
call me dumb but whats this 348 W motor exactly?
id love to see pics of it to
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05-29-2007, 04:41 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brantford
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Re: A/C in 64 Burb??
I have a 65 with factory air and it works excellent. I would recommend using Old Air Products (www.oldairproducts.com)
They supply places like LMC, Classic Industries etc. Their staff is knowledgeable and they ship immediately. I think they have an on line catalog I hope this helps. Cheer Paul S |
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05-29-2007, 09:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Minot, ND
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Re: A/C in 64 Burb??
A 348 W motor is the baby cousin of a the Chevrolet 409 engine.. they basically look the same on the outside. I'm using it more for the look than anything. they called it a W motor because of the shape of the head/ valve cover (I think, correct me if I'm wrong). I want a 409 but can't afford one so 348 it is!!!
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