Looking for members that installed AC

[GTS61]

I'm trying to find out what other members have purchased after market AC system kits. I'm looking to add AC, the evaporator, condenser, compressor everything needed to cool my pickup. Has anyone installed AC on their 305 V6? I heard that there is no brackets for the compressor. Anyways I'd sure appreciate any info on this matter. Thanks

[FetchMeAPepsi]

You have to make your own AC bracket, but it's not a huge deal. You can make one with an Acetylene torch (learning to use one is easy, and fun!) or you can go down to the local muffler shop and have them cut you up one from some flat steel stock. Just talk to the welder and see what he'd charge to cut something up that would work.

[HOTRODJOHN]

I am a Vintage Air dealer and will be doing it in a few weeks. I am just accumulating different parts to try to cover any problems. There are no A/C mounts but from looking at it I do not see a problem. There will be some trial & error but once I do the first one I will be able to help you out. I have the engine on the engine stand but cannot start for about 2 2wweks, I am installing 2 units on 2 other vehicles. You can PM me if you want. John

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Originally Posted by HOTRODJOHN

I am a Vintage Air dealer and will be doing it in a few weeks. I am just accumulating different parts to try to cover any problems. There are no A/C mounts but from looking at it I do not see a problem. There will be some trial & error but once I do the first one I will be able to help you out. I have the engine on the engine stand but cannot start for about 2 2wweks, I am installing 2 units on 2 other vehicles. You can PM me if you want. John

You now get my vote for winner of the internet!

If you can fab up brackets and sell them the market may not be huge, but everyone here will add you to their Christmas list! It's the quality over quantity!

[HOTRODJOHN]

Thanks, I am a man of mild means.

[GTS61]

Originally Posted by HOTRODJOHN

I am a Vintage Air dealer and will be doing it in a few weeks. I am just accumulating different parts to try to cover any problems. There are no A/C mounts but from looking at it I do not see a problem. There will be some trial & error but once I do the first one I will be able to help you out. I have the engine on the engine stand but cannot start for about 2 2wweks, I am installing 2 units on 2 other vehicles. You can PM me if you want. John

Thanks John!
I sent you a pm.

[Clyde the 65]

I'm interested, sent you a pm. Thanks.

[Quigley]

I have Vintage Air in my 66 and it works GREAT! Made a solid mount bracket in conjunction with the power steering and use it for the adjuster.

[GTS61]

That is beautiful!!! What size of engine do you have? Do you fix up your pickup yourself?

[Quigley]

It is the original 305E that came in the truck with a Powerflow also original. Did some of the work myself, but most was done by real mechanics and body man. Thanks for the Kudos, I am pretty happy with the way it turned out. Dave