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andyr354 · 07-31-2003, 02:55 PM

Haven't tried to search in a while, says it has been disabled??

Anyway, I am wanting to put an under dash a/c system in my 70 chevy. It is an auto, 350, shortshaft water pump, headers.

I am going to look around local salvage yards for a good cab unit and a condenser. Looking for tips on mounting a compressor on the above config. Should I stick with an A6 (have a couple laying around) or a newer style sanden (gone one of those to).
I am I going to be able to find brackets for the short water pump engine or buy aftermarket?

68 Suburban · 07-31-2003, 03:00 PM

If you go with a Newer Sanden compresor, you can buy the brackets you need. New, I think they run about $130 for the compressor bracket.

andyr354 · 07-31-2003, 03:08 PM

Found this inthe Tech-tips part of the main page. Anybody got more info on it. Tried to email the author but it came back unknown.

This One Was Sent In By: Ron Satcher

I installed an evaporator from an "81 Citation under the dash of my "69 pickup for my a/c unit. I fabricated a stainless steel mesh cover to replace the plastic one and mounted a rheostat fan switch (adjustable speed) and thermostat switch from a "64 Mercedes onto the dash over the a/c unit. Looks clean, works great..

68 Suburban · 07-31-2003, 03:36 PM

Does it say how he drained the moisture on that set up?

andyr354 · 07-31-2003, 03:42 PM

That is all there is, not a very detailed tip.

kenele · 07-31-2003, 04:46 PM

I think this guy makes these..got it for $50 plus shipping. They are made for the short water pump...mounts to the intake and to the water pump. You might e-mail the guy and see if he is gonna auction another if you are interested.
oldedays@bendcable.com

andyr354 · 07-31-2003, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kenele
I think this guy makes these..got it for $50 plus shipping. They are made for the short water pump...mounts to the intake and to the water pump. You might e-mail the guy and see if he is gonna auction another if you are interested.
oldedays@bendcable.com

What pump is that for? Have you installed it yet, what are your impressions on how well it works?

kenele · 07-31-2003, 07:24 PM

it's scheduled to arrive via Brown tomorrow.I will let you know as soon as I get it installed.

68 Suburban · 08-01-2003, 01:01 AM

What type of compressor is that bracket for?

68 Suburban · 08-01-2003, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by andyr354
Haven't tried to search in a while, says it has been disabled??

Anyway, I am wanting to put an under dash a/c system in my 70 chevy. It is an auto, 350, shortshaft water pump, headers.

I am going to look around local salvage yards for a good cab unit and a condenser. Looking for tips on mounting a compressor on the above config. Should I stick with an A6 (have a couple laying around) or a newer style sanden (gone one of those to).
I am I going to be able to find brackets for the short water pump engine or buy aftermarket?

You might want to check this out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2425373271

kenele · 08-01-2003, 01:46 PM

I just bought one of these used aftermarket systems off of ebay and the bottom tray on it is rusted through. Be careful what you bid on. i paid over $90 for this one.

andyr354 · 08-01-2003, 01:52 PM

Thats what worries me. Plus shipping will be high.

What I was gonna look into this weekend was a unit from a late 70's Jeep Wagoneer. They used under dash units up until the late 80's from the factory.
Friend is parting one out that has AC, will measure it up or just pull it and try it out this weekend. I think jeeps used a big york compressor, great pump, but will probly not use that part of it.

Will post back here and let everybody know if it fits. If it works it would be a great souce of AC for these trucks.

Andy

07-31-2003, 02:55 PM	#1
andyr354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mahaska, KS Posts: 82	Installing under-dash A/C no search? Haven't tried to search in a while, says it has been disabled?? Anyway, I am wanting to put an under dash a/c system in my 70 chevy. It is an auto, 350, shortshaft water pump, headers. I am going to look around local salvage yards for a good cab unit and a condenser. Looking for tips on mounting a compressor on the above config. Should I stick with an A6 (have a couple laying around) or a newer style sanden (gone one of those to). I am I going to be able to find brackets for the short water pump engine or buy aftermarket? __________________ 1970 C10: 2WD, LWB, 350, 350 auto, Headers, Duals, Edelbrock 1406 with 2101 intake, and optional rust.

07-31-2003, 03:00 PM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	If you go with a Newer Sanden compresor, you can buy the brackets you need. New, I think they run about $130 for the compressor bracket. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-31-2003, 03:08 PM	#3
andyr354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mahaska, KS Posts: 82	Found this inthe Tech-tips part of the main page. Anybody got more info on it. Tried to email the author but it came back unknown. This One Was Sent In By: Ron Satcher I installed an evaporator from an "81 Citation under the dash of my "69 pickup for my a/c unit. I fabricated a stainless steel mesh cover to replace the plastic one and mounted a rheostat fan switch (adjustable speed) and thermostat switch from a "64 Mercedes onto the dash over the a/c unit. Looks clean, works great.. __________________ 1970 C10: 2WD, LWB, 350, 350 auto, Headers, Duals, Edelbrock 1406 with 2101 intake, and optional rust.

07-31-2003, 03:36 PM	#4
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Does it say how he drained the moisture on that set up? __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

07-31-2003, 03:42 PM	#5
andyr354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mahaska, KS Posts: 82	That is all there is, not a very detailed tip. __________________ 1970 C10: 2WD, LWB, 350, 350 auto, Headers, Duals, Edelbrock 1406 with 2101 intake, and optional rust.

07-31-2003, 04:46 PM	#6
kenele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vaugh, WA Posts: 191	I just bought this bracket off of ebay I think this guy makes these..got it for $50 plus shipping. They are made for the short water pump...mounts to the intake and to the water pump. You might e-mail the guy and see if he is gonna auction another if you are interested. oldedays@bendcable.com Attached Images __________________ '71 GMC Suburban C1500

07-31-2003, 07:24 PM	#8
kenele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vaugh, WA Posts: 191	I haven't installed yet it's scheduled to arrive via Brown tomorrow.I will let you know as soon as I get it installed. __________________ '71 GMC Suburban C1500

08-01-2003, 01:01 AM	#9
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	What type of compressor is that bracket for? __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

08-01-2003, 01:46 PM	#11
kenele Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vaugh, WA Posts: 191	be careful I just bought one of these used aftermarket systems off of ebay and the bottom tray on it is rusted through. Be careful what you bid on. i paid over $90 for this one. Attached Images __________________ '71 GMC Suburban C1500

08-01-2003, 01:52 PM	#12
andyr354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mahaska, KS Posts: 82	Thats what worries me. Plus shipping will be high. What I was gonna look into this weekend was a unit from a late 70's Jeep Wagoneer. They used under dash units up until the late 80's from the factory. Friend is parting one out that has AC, will measure it up or just pull it and try it out this weekend. I think jeeps used a big york compressor, great pump, but will probly not use that part of it. Will post back here and let everybody know if it fits. If it works it would be a great souce of AC for these trucks. Andy __________________ 1970 C10: 2WD, LWB, 350, 350 auto, Headers, Duals, Edelbrock 1406 with 2101 intake, and optional rust.



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