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Awesome work Mike!
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07-16-2014, 01:53 PM
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Mike,
Did you have any trouble evacuating and charging your a/c system? I've rented a vacuum pump and the gauges from the local Auto Zone, and plan on tackling this myself. Any tips or hints you can give to an a/c rookie? |
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I didn't have any trouble evacuating or charging my system. I did however overcharge mine and it caused me a day or two of frustration. What I learned is that the Vintage Air system I have ( sure fit early model cable driven) only requires 1.8 lb. of Freon. I had installed two cans plus what I thought was about a 1/2 can. It made my compressor cycle frequently because I was over pressure on the high side. Check THIS out . I would start with 2 cans and go from there. I'm not an expert by any stretch but this is how I always do my evacuations. 1.) purge the system with dry Nitrogen (150-200PSI). If you don't have nitrogen, I suppose you could use filtered compressed air. but this will add moisture to your system. Moisture is no good for a/c system. But there is no need to dump gas in it if you have an obvious leak, so pressure check is kind of mandatory in my eyes. 2.) check all fittings for leaks and see that the gauge stays at pressure 3.) Gently drain the nitrogen out to 10 psi or so then connect vacuum pump. 4.) I like to evacuate mine at least 4 hour or longer if possible. Vintage air recommends like 45 minutes min. I borrow a manometer HERE from work that reads vacuum pressure down to .000 PSI. This isn't necessary but since I have access I use it. You can use your gauges to do the same thing it's just hard to tell if there is a small rise in pressure. If it doesn't hold vacuum it will more than likely leak. It might be small but over time the gas will leak out. 5.) charge with Freon. They recommend not flipping your cans or shaking them like we did in the old days with R-12. This can cause spike in compressor and damage it. Just be aware it will take a while longer to empty the can. 6.) enjoy cold air |
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07-20-2014, 10:14 AM
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Thanks for the writeup, Mike. I's eskeert a them big hosey thangs under that thar hood.
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07-21-2014, 08:26 AM
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Got the interior pretty much done, still need to finish some minor things but over all I'm pretty happy with it.
Got the radio installed in the console. (Thanks Crash_OK) for donating it to the project.  ! Starting to actually look like a truck again:  
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07-21-2014, 10:51 AM
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Slick install on the tunes Mike! You're patience and attention to detail really show across the whole truck.
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07-21-2014, 11:00 AM
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Like the radio, that baby is looking slick Mike
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07-21-2014, 11:13 AM
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Looking pretty good Mike! Keep it up, you're getting so close.
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07-21-2014, 03:26 PM
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Looks great, won't be long!!!
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07-21-2014, 04:00 PM
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Lookin Good! Time to get that bed out of your avatar and onto the truck.
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07-21-2014, 04:15 PM
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Truck looks great Mike, nice job on the interior and radio install too. You will be driving in no time
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07-21-2014, 07:15 PM
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My favorite build. Looks incredible. What is left on the hit list before it's on the road?
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07-21-2014, 11:12 PM
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Wow, lookin good!
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07-22-2014, 01:16 AM
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Everything looks so awesome! The red paint, the trim, all the details, and the grill look great. Top notch in every way, you're gonna have one bada$$ 'daily driver'!
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07-22-2014, 08:17 AM
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I wanted to add some pics of the interior. I forgot I built a plywood piece to go where the gas tank was originally, then covered it with carpet. I didn't document any of this either.
Sorry for crappy cell pics.   
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07-22-2014, 08:04 AM
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Lookin' like a truck! Won't be long now!
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07-22-2014, 09:12 AM
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Mike, interior is perfect, you nailed it. Cant wait to see you rolling down the road in this thing. I know you will drive it when you get finished, but putting these things together is just as fun. Didn't you say Landon had a 67 that was next on the list?
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07-22-2014, 09:32 AM
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This truck is turning out awesome. I bet you have a ton of time tied up in that gauge cluster but it fits the truck perfect. Can't wait to see it done!
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