65 Dart Wagon Conversion to a Sedan Delivery
My bodyman friend said he might be able to swing by this coming week to help install and align the doors and fenders. So in the meantime, I decided to tear apart one of the 3 AC units I have as it’s the next assembly to go on the inside firewall. I will say the 65 AC supplement is a must have to remove the evaporator without damaging anything.
Removed the blower motor (which tested good). After removing the evaporator chamber cover (sort of grayish color middle And left side)
It is was covered with plenty of insulation - the factory wanted to make sure this chamber was well insulated!
Fought with and finally got the evaporator out but it was obvious someone had been inside this unit as the some of the fins on the top of the evaporator were bent down, like someone had to really push down on it to get it back in the case. Plus the seal between the cover and main case wasn’t sealed like it should have been.
Decided to pass on this one and open up a second unit, which went great. Beside a huge old mouse nest behind the evaporator, it just plain smelled of old OEM insulation. I suspect condensation wasn't draining too good as the drain from the drain pan was partially closed. Got it sort of round so as to remove the pan - will have to replace the drain on this pan.
I guess I could have used the one from the first unit, but that pan was pretty cruddy. I’ll use this one from the 2nd one I opened up even though I have to replace the drain
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So I spent a good part of the day scrapping the old stinking OEM insulation and glue from the evaporator chamber. Since the new insulation needs to be glued in, I want to make sure it keeps the insulation in place.
Mostly cleaned up:
Speaking of insulation, this is another great kit from DMT - i test fit the individual pieces and they are a perfect fit. I hope to finish the cleanup and get a coat of paint on the housing tomorrow or the next day
My bodyman friend said he might be able to swing by this coming week to help install and align the doors and fenders. So in the meantime, I decided to tear apart one of the 3 AC units I have as it’s the next assembly to go on the inside firewall. I will say the 65 AC supplement is a must have to remove the evaporator without damaging anything.
Removed the blower motor (which tested good). After removing the evaporator chamber cover (sort of grayish color middle And left side)
It is was covered with plenty of insulation - the factory wanted to make sure this chamber was well insulated!
Fought with and finally got the evaporator out but it was obvious someone had been inside this unit as the some of the fins on the top of the evaporator were bent down, like someone had to really push down on it to get it back in the case. Plus the seal between the cover and main case wasn’t sealed like it should have been.
Decided to pass on this one and open up a second unit, which went great. Beside a huge old mouse nest behind the evaporator, it just plain smelled of old OEM insulation. I suspect condensation wasn't draining too good as the drain from the drain pan was partially closed. Got it sort of round so as to remove the pan - will have to replace the drain on this pan.
I guess I could have used the one from the first unit, but that pan was pretty cruddy. I’ll use this one from the 2nd one I opened up even though I have to replace the drain
.
So I spent a good part of the day scrapping the old stinking OEM insulation and glue from the evaporator chamber. Since the new insulation needs to be glued in, I want to make sure it keeps the insulation in place.
Mostly cleaned up:
Speaking of insulation, this is another great kit from DMT - i test fit the individual pieces and they are a perfect fit. I hope to finish the cleanup and get a coat of paint on the housing tomorrow or the next day