62 Valiant A/C Install questions

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I think the compressor bracket will fit without issue but that is not knowing. Hood clearance, not fitting the engine would be my worry. The Aluminum Volare radiator assembly not so much. I'm sure it can be made to work with a little fab work here and there. Before spending the cash I'd get measurements on the condenser you want to use because these cars have very little room in front of the radiator/behind the grill to mount one. To me this is your biggest hurdle to overcome. They don't have to be mounted in this area but it is best for system efficiency.
 
I think the compressor bracket will fit without issue but that is not knowing. Hood clearance, not fitting the engine would be my worry. The Aluminum Volare radiator assembly not so much. I'm sure it can be made to work with a little fab work here and there. Before spending the cash I'd get measurements on the condenser you want to use because these cars have very little room in front of the radiator/behind the grill to mount one. To me this is your biggest hurdle to overcome. They don't have to be mounted in this area but it is best for system efficiency.
Thanks!! Appreciate the advice.:thumbsup:
 
That looks like the same poorly-designed compressor mount kit as can be bought everywhere else: guaranteed frustration and money-waste. Talk to Charrlie_S about it; he knows more than just about anyone on the subject of mounting Sanden A/C compressors to Slant-6 engines.

As for that radiator and fan setup: not a prayer it'll fit in your '62 car. Way too wide and way too thick; you'd need to delete the centre chunk of your car's face with a Sawzall for it to fit.
 
The compressor mount refered to in the original post will not work on a 60-62 "A" body. What I would reccommend, is to fab up a compressor mount, that will locate the compressor where PS pump would normally be located. (I have never checked for clearance at that location on a 60-62). Use something similar to this.Google Image Result for https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DIcAAOSwMvNdepPi/s-l300.jpg
Then use a factory AC crank pulley. You are on your own, as far as a condenser, and radiator
 
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