question about Installing A/C....

[Anonymous]

I'm relatively new to the forum, and i have been wondering for the longest time as to how to go about putting a/c in my car
I have a 1966 ford fairlane 500 2dr with the base engine straight six, and a c-4 transmission, i have heard that a/c was installed factory on some of these cars, i bought the underdash unit and i have the other stuff as well, my question is where and how do i mount the compressor? i have mounting brackets taht were said to have been from an in-line six, but i am unsure as to where to put them, right now my engine has the original non-air configuratoin, how do i go about changing this? any help would be greatly appreciated....thanks

 

[BIGREDRASA]

There was more than one way to mount the compressor. Can you take some pictures and post them? I can e-mail you photos of my own setup, which was a dealer installed unit. Some of the other members may be able to send or post pics of other setups.

 

[Anonymous]

You said you have the underdash unit and other stuff?
Is this the stock unit or an aftermarket one?

I have the aftermarket unit and the Sanden compressor...
my unit has a large bracket that mounts under the alternator and moves the alternator up...

stock mount was slightly different, this is all on a 65 Mustang, but I would think the engine parts would be similar....

Here is a shot of mine...
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