Want to add a/c to 66 Barracuda as long as the car is apart.

[Syleng1]

Hey FABO!,

Has any one successfully found and under dash a/c unit to mount under the dash on the 64-66 a-bodies? While the engine is out and most of the car is apart on my Barracuda, I thought "why not add more work to the process and add a/c?" I am ok with using the factory heat box since it is all rebuilt and new. The add on a/c under dash units like the Mark IV units from days gone by are an easy add on (mind you the whole kit including wiring, compressor and condenser)

The smaller a body's really could use some respect in this area. I'm game trying something as long as I know the work is in the end worth it. Currently with out a/c the car is only fun to drive in spring and fall. Hot summer with the big back glass is tough July/ August. Most of the current vendors have simular units- but nobody so far can show me it actually fits under the dash especially with the center console.

Thanks,
Joe

 

[65 Dartman]

For my wagon, I'm adding early A factory AC including a factory AC firewall. For my 65 Barracuda I will be adding a slimline underdash unt. It's a whole lot slimmer than a knee knocker and ought to fit without interference to the console. I can take a picture of it tomorrow. The pic will be of the unit and it's gonna be quite a long time till I install it, so no pics of it installed.

 

[66Dvert]

you could go this route and get a aftermarket Sanden compressor and custom hoses made locally to your condenser (look for a good parallel flow unit) you won't find that in most kits. hhere is a slimline that should work.
Slim Line Under Dash A/C Evaporator - Heat/Cool/Defrost

or the kit with a larger inside unit
Complete Under Dash A/C Systems
I'd look around for a kit that you can mix and match to get what you need.

 

[GaryS]

Here's one that worked for me on a slant six.
Vintage Air

 

[Syleng1]

Cool everyone!
THanks for the great pics and information.
Anyone else care to chime in and submit so info?
Joe

 

[Syleng1]

Anyone?...
I know summer is almost over and a/c maynot be needed...LOL!