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ronh72c10 · 07-14-2006, 08:02 PM

I'm looking at putting together a factory a/c system for the Burb. I've got a condensor, dryer (that is open to the air so will have to be replaced), a couple of firewall a/c housings, a/c bracket and a dash controller.

What more will I need? Some of the obvious things, compressor, A/C lines, a new dryer, water valve and I may or may not have the underdash housing and ducts. What else will I need or should get?

BTW it has rear air that I'd like to get working too.

Thanks,
Ron

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-14-2006, 08:28 PM

I would suggest that you purchase an assembly manual as it has an excellent section on AC including the Burb rear AC and hose routing.

Jim

GMC Jim · 07-15-2006, 02:17 AM

I might mention that a most any GM condenser installed on the older vehicles will work fine. I used one from a Pontiac station wagon that was same width as the radiator but was taller. I feel this larger condenser enhaces the cooling properties of the system. It does simplify the install if you omit the inside/outside air valves. This will then operate on outside air only which has been very satisfactory. I might suggest that you buy a new water valve as any hot water leaking past the valve will degrade the cool air.

ronh72c10 · 07-15-2006, 08:15 AM

Thanks, I'll have a look thru the assembly manual.

07-14-2006, 08:02 PM	#1
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Factory A/C - what parts do you need? I'm looking at putting together a factory a/c system for the Burb. I've got a condensor, dryer (that is open to the air so will have to be replaced), a couple of firewall a/c housings, a/c bracket and a dash controller. What more will I need? Some of the obvious things, compressor, A/C lines, a new dryer, water valve and I may or may not have the underdash housing and ducts. What else will I need or should get? BTW it has rear air that I'd like to get working too. Thanks, Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

07-14-2006, 08:28 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Factory A/C - what parts do you need? I would suggest that you purchase an assembly manual as it has an excellent section on AC including the Burb rear AC and hose routing. Jim

07-15-2006, 02:17 AM	#3
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: Factory A/C - what parts do you need? I might mention that a most any GM condenser installed on the older vehicles will work fine. I used one from a Pontiac station wagon that was same width as the radiator but was taller. I feel this larger condenser enhaces the cooling properties of the system. It does simplify the install if you omit the inside/outside air valves. This will then operate on outside air only which has been very satisfactory. I might suggest that you buy a new water valve as any hot water leaking past the valve will degrade the cool air. __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

07-15-2006, 08:15 AM	#4
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Re: Factory A/C - what parts do you need? Thanks, I'll have a look thru the assembly manual. __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!



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