Daniel bought an ebay-find 1963-64 under dash unit for his Monterey.  Also have the condenser and dryer units.has anyone ever resurrected an item like this? if so, can it be done successfully?He' stuck on staying as authentic as possible and being in Houston for the summer months and Abilene for the school year, he really could use a working A/C.The fan motor works fine in the under dash component... I know the dryer will have to be replaced or recharged and he still needs a compressor and mounting bracket...just wondering if our attempts at returning this to working condition are worth it.thanks,Mark

"God Bless Texas"location: Houston,TX

I have a buddy who did revive a Mercury A.C. unit in his 58.Spent a boatload of money only to get 1958 performance out of the unit.

While I'm inclined to agree with oldmics, you might try these guys. I've got a perfect fit from them in my bird. One thing about OEM systems is they use either outside or re circ air. Most after markets are recirc only.

http://www.classicautoair.com

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I think it's Vintage Air that now makes an under dash unit that looks a lot the old underdash units.  May pay in the long run to get one of these.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I have an older underdash unit but its setup with a modern compressor. Will this combination work? Chuck

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MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Moon, is your system available for sale?

"God Bless Texas"location: Houston,TX

Well I hadn't really thought about it. I have a complete, as far as I know, setup including a Sandeen type compressor. I also bought one of the alternator/compressor cast aluminum brackets. I would consider reasonable offers. I don't think I'll be able to use it with the blower setup. Chuck

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Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

interested...got a figure in mind?

"God Bless Texas"location: Houston,TX

Something to think about
Older systems used and expansion valve and the newer units use orface valves. The condencer on a R 12 system wont work as well as a condencer for 134. Different size tubes.  I am sure it could be made to work, but how efficent will it exchange heat is another question.

Gary Ryan San Antonio.TX.

Can I use a modern condenser with the Sandeen compressor and the old underdash unit?


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Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire