Restoring my oem factory air system. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HOTFUN · 06-04-2015, 01:08 PM

Trying to utilize my oem 66 factory air with some upgrades. Got my new evaporator core and condenser kit and new o ring type fittings made up. Using a new style compressor with r134. I am also using the oem muffler fitting on compressor and crimping new parker ac hoses to it. Not restored yet was test fitting. The new compressor came chrome by mistake where as I would have painted it black. Went and added some frigidaire markings to appear more old school too.Got everything from old air products and was impressed with their great service and technical advise.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-04-2015, 01:55 PM

Love that compressor.

**Clyde65** · 06-04-2015, 03:15 PM

I live about 5 miles from OAP, always have received friendly service from them!

**The Rocknrod** · 06-04-2015, 03:24 PM

Oap . . .?

**Clyde65** · 06-05-2015, 07:57 AM

Old Air Products.

LT1 Burb · 06-05-2015, 09:52 AM

I bought a rebuilt A6 compressor for mine. I am going old school with the hose clamps but will convert to 134A. I have a jug or 2 of it so will recharge as needed.

HOTFUN · 06-05-2015, 11:15 AM

I debated going that route as my oem system was still charged and no corrosion. If you need my original a6 it has all the markings still. I'm slipping a little from factory stock with my disc brakes, 5 lug axles, and nos 73-80 style power steering box. That said, I'm building it very close to factory stock but going to enjoy many miles of trouble free cruising I hope.

HOTFUN · 06-05-2015, 11:22 AM

Also am polishing the compressor muffler pipe assembly and have new ferrules to crimp new hose to both ends if that crimper tool will get to the right spot on the dual outlet at the rear of comp.
If not will those oem style screw clamps actually hold for years of trouble free service?

LT1 Burb · 06-05-2015, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Also am polishing the compressor muffler pipe assembly and have new ferrules to crimp new hose to both ends if that crimper tool will get to the right spot on the dual outlet at the rear of comp.
If not will those oem style screw clamps actually hold for years of trouble free service?

If you don't need your OEM clamps, I could use them!

corvettejim1968 · 06-06-2015, 09:18 AM

post lots of pics for us. Im hoping to install factory looking A/C with a Vintage Air system

06-04-2015, 01:08 PM	#1
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Restoring my oem factory air system. Trying to utilize my oem 66 factory air with some upgrades. Got my new evaporator core and condenser kit and new o ring type fittings made up. Using a new style compressor with r134. I am also using the oem muffler fitting on compressor and crimping new parker ac hoses to it. Not restored yet was test fitting. The new compressor came chrome by mistake where as I would have painted it black. Went and added some frigidaire markings to appear more old school too.Got everything from old air products and was impressed with their great service and technical advise. Attached Images __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

06-04-2015, 01:55 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Restoring my oem factory air system. Love that compressor. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-04-2015, 03:15 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Restoring my oem factory air system. I live about 5 miles from OAP, always have received friendly service from them! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-04-2015, 03:24 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Restoring my oem factory air system. Oap . . .? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-05-2015, 07:57 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Restoring my oem factory air system. Old Air Products. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-05-2015, 09:52 AM	#6
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Restoring my oem factory air system. I bought a rebuilt A6 compressor for mine. I am going old school with the hose clamps but will convert to 134A. I have a jug or 2 of it so will recharge as needed.

06-05-2015, 11:15 AM	#7
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Restoring my oem factory air system. I debated going that route as my oem system was still charged and no corrosion. If you need my original a6 it has all the markings still. I'm slipping a little from factory stock with my disc brakes, 5 lug axles, and nos 73-80 style power steering box. That said, I'm building it very close to factory stock but going to enjoy many miles of trouble free cruising I hope. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

06-05-2015, 11:22 AM	#8
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Restoring my oem factory air system. Also am polishing the compressor muffler pipe assembly and have new ferrules to crimp new hose to both ends if that crimper tool will get to the right spot on the dual outlet at the rear of comp. If not will those oem style screw clamps actually hold for years of trouble free service? __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

06-06-2015, 09:18 AM	#10
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: Restoring my oem factory air system. post lots of pics for us. Im hoping to install factory looking A/C with a Vintage Air system __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

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