need an AC System for a 66 mustang coupe 6 popper and 3 sp

[az1966]

Summers coming I need an AC setup for a 6 popper and 3 spd manual trany parts or system,, would like something that looks original thanks for help/info

 

[x21]

So you'd actually want the original style York or Tecumseh compressor too? Or were you just referring to "original looking" for the inside of the car only?

 

[page62]

So you'd actually want the original style York or Tecumseh compressor too? Or were you just referring to "original looking" for the inside of the car only?

Yeah. I had a York compressor on my factory AC-equipped '69 Cougar way back when. Never, ever again! Sanden is the way to go...

For the factory look, check out: www.vintageair.com

 

[ochretoe]

I have the under dash unit that was in my 65 stang. It has been sitting for almost 20 years but is in good shape. I was going to put it in my 74 Bronco after I cleaned it up but decided it wasn't worth the hassel. I did clean it up though. If you are interested I'll look and see if I can find a pic of it. On a scale of 10 I would say its a 6.5 to 7. Not show quality but not bad.

 

[jamyers]

Here's info on how/what I did in my '62 Ranchero, your mileage may vary.
http://tffn.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=6245

 

[LaGrasta]

http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/

 

[Patrick66]

does the vintage air system replace the heater? and does it use the heater controls?

 

[jamyers]

http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/

If I was going to do it again, I'd go with Nostalgic Air - especially since they're now got an evaporator that it's a square box.

I believe that the Vintage Air ones replace the heater box - have to look at their website or catalog to be sure.

 

[page62]

does the vintage air system replace the heater? and does it use the heater controls?

http://www.vintageair.com/catalog.asp

 

[page62]

http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/

If I was going to do it again, I'd go with Nostalgic Air - especially since they're now got an evaporator that it's a square box.

I believe that the Vintage Air ones replace the heater box - have to look at their website or catalog to be sure.

Wow! The Nostalgic kit is only $650, your choice of round or square box.

Hmmm... 8)

 

[jamyers]

Wow! The Nostalgic kit is only $650, your choice of round or square box.

Hmmm... 8)

I saw that too - almost $300 less than what I paid for my ClassicAir kit. Gee, if I'd have only waited...

Dude - you're in San Antonio and don't have a/c?

 

[page62]

Dude - you're in San Antonio and don't have a/c?

I just got the car on the road (well, at least in a reliable form) a few weeks ago! Haven't had a chance to suffer enough summer weather yet to realize I need one of those kits...

 

[jamyers]

Dude - you're in San Antonio and don't have a/c?

I just got the car on the road (well, at least in a reliable form) a few weeks ago! Haven't had a chance to suffer enough summer weather yet to realize I need one of those kits...

Ahhh, I see. Tinted windows and A/C were the two best things I did on my Ranchero, by a really long shot. And at that price, I'd be all over that Nostalgic kit.

And if you ever want a cool roadtrip, come up to Abilene via Fredricksburg, Junction, and Paint Rock (ancient indian rock paintings). Good roads, especially in April when the bluebonnets are covering everything in sight. And once you get here, we can install that kit.

 

[mustube]

I don't have AC in my Mustang either. How hard is it to install an air conditioner? Maybe this summer will convince me that I need one.

 

[page62]

I don't have AC in my Mustang either. How hard is it to install an air conditioner? Maybe this summer will convince me that I need one.

I guess it all depends on what you know. In the case of my Ranchero, I replaced the engine (twice), swapped the transmission, replaced the clutch, and installed dual-circuit brakes with a complete brake system rebuild. And 1001 other things. Tomorrow, I'm installing 3-point seatbelts.

So an A/C install would be pretty straightforward to me. It still won't be easy, though, because some things are guaranteed to be a complete pain in the butt!

 

[jamyers]

3-point seatbelts? I want to see how you do that. I've been thinking of that for awhile myself.

 

[AZstang66]

A/C install is pretty easy, using Vintage Air's kit at least. Took me about 2 hours to get it done... not including drink stops or anything
Pretty much you just cut a couple of holes in your radiator support, a couple more in your firewall, and connect two wires. Everything else is like playing Meccano as a kid.

Actually, I think it was more difficult than that; I remember connecting THREE wires...

 

[page62]

3-point seatbelts? I want to see how you do that. I've been thinking of that for awhile myself.

This thread is wandering all over the place!

3-point belts on a Ranchero are easy. Thanks to the huge B-pillar behind the doors and the big empty area behind the seats. There's plenty of room to weld a shoulder harness bracket on the pillar. I'll take some pics...but for now I'd suggest checking out www.julianos.com for their seatbelt kits.

 

[jamyers]

The only thing that's kept me from doing it so far is getting the belt up through the rear shelf - or are you going around/above it?

Here's a thread on it from tffn, with some good pics of a really clean install another guy did:
http://www.tffn.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=6764

 

[60s Refugee]

I installed the kit by Classic Auto Air that NPD sells. It works great, looks original (except that it's an aluminum compressor and it sits where the alternator is supposed to go). The alternator gets moved above the compressor and is run from a small v belt running up from the compressor pulley. Its a rinky dink set up, and I plan to convert it to a two belt system. The main unit hangs below the dash and is self contained. It cost less than a grand and I was able to install it myself (during the restoration). It doesn't rob power and doesn't noticably effect my MPG. The only down side is that the instructions SUCK! They had a nice step by step instruction sheet, but it was for the V8, not the six. Likewise they included an install article from Mustang Monthly, but it too was for a V8. Tightening the belts requires loosening five bolts, three of which are hard to get to. Because of only having one belt I have had to tighten it often and have replaced the belt three times in 22000 miles. Don't fear the bad instructions though, you can call the tech line and they are very helpful.
Harry