Classic Auto Air

[Jim Lusk]

We've discussed their perfect fit system as being anything but. I did get the heater core tubes bent to fit and the large AC tube moved so it will fit the blower motor hole in the firewall (no pics of that). I will need to make a new cover.

A while back I grabbed the condenser and tried to fit it. The supplied brackets were obviously not going to work so I looked at the instructions. They said to clamp the condenser brackets in place with the radiator brackets. Um, NO. So, today I made up four brackets and it's solid.

 

[jbc426]

Nice work.

 

[junkyardhero]

hey jim is this in the big block car? and was it AC originally?

(asking for a friend)

 

[Jim Lusk]

Yes, 440. And, not an original AC car. If it was I would upgrade the factory system. We did that in my old '67 fastback when we put the 383 in. We never got it all sealed up and charged, but it all fit.

 

[junkyardhero]

thanks jim, appreciate it.

the 68 dart is going big block, it's originally an AC car so i'm trying to decide what, where and how to upgrade the system while incorporating a borgsen set up and keeping it looking relatively stock-ish underhood and in the cabin.

currently planning stages... and i don't want to "just thow [blank] kit" at it for the sake of it being a kit and then have to modify a grip of expensive crap that doesn't fit.

 

[Ricks70Duster340]

I have the Vintage Air system and am not thrilled by how the condenser is right up against the radiator. As I recall (could be wrong), the stock condenser was mounted away from the radiator by a couple of inches... and I believe that helped airflow thru the radiator. What do you guys think about the benefit of setting the condenser away from the radiator a couple of inches?

 

[go-fish]

Jim, glad to see you making these posts. I have a Classic Auto Air system in the Duster. I had it installed and there are a few things I don’t like post-installation. The electronic by pass valve sucks for one.
I am planning to do the next one myself and may be looking for a different supplier.

 

[Jim Lusk]

thanks jim, appreciate it.

the 68 dart is going big block, it's originally an AC car so i'm trying to decide what, where and how to upgrade the system while incorporating a borgsen set up and keeping it looking relatively stock-ish underhood and in the cabin.

currently planning stages... and i don't want to "just thow [blank] kit" at it for the sake of it being a kit and then have to modify a grip of expensive crap that doesn't fit.

I do have a factory duct that I plan on using instead of their cheap plastic vents. So, it will look more factory than not.

I have the Vintage Air system and am not thrilled by how the condenser is right up against the radiator. As I recall (could be wrong), the stock condenser was mounted away from the radiator by a couple of inches... and I believe that helped airflow thru the radiator. What do you guys think about the benefit of setting the condenser away from the radiator a couple of inches?

The brackets I made move the condenser forward by about 1/2" The radiator (Cold Case) should wind up about an inch behind it. The radiator will go back in soon.