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1972Blaze · 07-30-2013, 11:29 PM

The one I bought had mounting holes too far apart and even worse the fittings for the tubes were too close together. That makes it hard to get the tubes through the hole in the firewall and and get them to attach to the clamp on the battery box. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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**RenoKeene** · 07-31-2013, 01:46 PM

I bought mine from LMC and it is perfect. Where did you get yours?

1972Blaze · 07-31-2013, 02:01 PM

Some outfit on eBay. Says they are exact reproduction. Not so exact.
I thought I was doing the right thing. They will willingly take it back I'm pretty sure.
I guess I will go to LMC.

Andy4639 · 07-31-2013, 04:06 PM

I bought my whole setup under the hood from them.Very good info and customer service.

http://www.classicautoair.com/

1972Blaze · 08-16-2013, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I bought mine from LMC and it is perfect. Where did you get yours?

I sent mine back for a refund and ordered from LMC. The one they sent me looks nothing like the one in their book and does not come close to resembling the original look. Is that anyone else's experience?

Terry Crist · 08-16-2013, 11:59 PM

For me, LMC has issues. They have no tech support at all. Their people cant answer a question. As they told me "twice" we just sell parts from the book. You tell us the part number and we will put in an order.

1972Blaze · 08-17-2013, 01:32 PM

Just for reference here is a picture of my original along with what LMC sent and a picture from their catalog. I am looking for an original style that fits properly. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Bigdav160 · 08-17-2013, 02:00 PM

I know it's not what your looking for but the replacement condenser shown would perform better and would work with R134a refrigerant.

**FirstOwner69** · 08-17-2013, 04:50 PM

Like this?

http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...ser-p-337.html

07-30-2013, 11:29 PM	#1
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Need source for a good original style A/C condenser The one I bought had mounting holes too far apart and even worse the fittings for the tubes were too close together. That makes it hard to get the tubes through the hole in the firewall and and get them to attach to the clamp on the battery box. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

07-31-2013, 01:46 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Need source for a good original style A/C condenser I bought mine from LMC and it is perfect. Where did you get yours? __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-31-2013, 02:01 PM	#3
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Re: Need source for a good original style A/C condenser Some outfit on eBay. Says they are exact reproduction. Not so exact. I thought I was doing the right thing. They will willingly take it back I'm pretty sure. I guess I will go to LMC. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

07-31-2013, 04:06 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Need source for a good original style A/C condenser I bought my whole setup under the hood from them.Very good info and customer service. http://www.classicautoair.com/ __________________ 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.

08-16-2013, 11:59 PM	#6
Terry Crist Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Manteca, California Posts: 59	Re: Need source for a good original style A/C condenser For me, LMC has issues. They have no tech support at all. Their people cant answer a question. As they told me "twice" we just sell parts from the book. You tell us the part number and we will put in an order.

08-17-2013, 01:32 PM	#7
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Re: Need source for a good original style A/C condenser Just for reference here is a picture of my original along with what LMC sent and a picture from their catalog. I am looking for an original style that fits properly. Any suggestions are appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

08-17-2013, 02:00 PM	#8
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Need source for a good original style A/C condenser I know it's not what your looking for but the replacement condenser shown would perform better and would work with R134a refrigerant. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

08-17-2013, 04:50 PM	#9
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,842	Re: Need source for a good original style A/C condenser Like this? http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...ser-p-337.html



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