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webfoot · 07-06-2015, 11:29 AM

I have an AC truck but all the AC stuff outside the firewall box is gone. I pretty much have all of the replacement stuff figured out, except the condenser. I am assuming the specifics of each unit depend on where the holes are for the plumbing to go through the core support, and each one is a bit different size depending on how much cab the AC has to cool.

I have seen ones specifically for my truck for $275 or so. I can get a spectra for $116 right now. This is for early 80s trucks and is 25.75" by 15.56" by 1" thick. #8 inlet and #6 outlet connections.

That being said, is there a later model (i.e., less expensive) condenser I can buy that will fit? I can make my own brackets so that is not an issue.

webfoot · 07-07-2015, 01:42 PM

In searching through some old threads, I found a website called "nostalgic AC". Since my condenser is already gone as well as all the plumbing, this sounds like a great option for me, and well priced.

http://nostalgicac.com/condensers/co...r-mounted.html

And slap it on with one of these kits:
http://nostalgicac.com/condensers/co...mount-kit.html

Also looking at a Four Seasons 58096 sanden style compressor.

07-06-2015, 11:29 AM	#1
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	AC condenser options I have an AC truck but all the AC stuff outside the firewall box is gone. I pretty much have all of the replacement stuff figured out, except the condenser. I am assuming the specifics of each unit depend on where the holes are for the plumbing to go through the core support, and each one is a bit different size depending on how much cab the AC has to cool. I have seen ones specifically for my truck for $275 or so. I can get a spectra for $116 right now. This is for early 80s trucks and is 25.75" by 15.56" by 1" thick. #8 inlet and #6 outlet connections. That being said, is there a later model (i.e., less expensive) condenser I can buy that will fit? I can make my own brackets so that is not an issue. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

07-07-2015, 01:42 PM	#2
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: AC condenser options In searching through some old threads, I found a website called "nostalgic AC". Since my condenser is already gone as well as all the plumbing, this sounds like a great option for me, and well priced. http://nostalgicac.com/condensers/co...r-mounted.html And slap it on with one of these kits: http://nostalgicac.com/condensers/co...mount-kit.html Also looking at a Four Seasons 58096 sanden style compressor. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.



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