Aftermarket Air conditioning

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  1. Popbumper

    Popbumper PINTO unashamed

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    Does anyone out there make a "drop in" A/C kit for Mavericks? I checked "Vintage Air's" web site, not expecting anything (good call), and I see they have "universal kits".

    Has anyone tried this on any year Maverick/Comet?

    What suggestions or recommendations would one have otherwise?

    Chris
     
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    So NOBODY has ever done an A/C retrofit - wow. Guess it was a bad question.

    Chris
     
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    Usually I have found that the AC air boxes are common enough you can get those easily and use the stock setup.
     
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    Nobody makes a drop in kit. I'm in the middle of a complete restoration/restomod of my Comet GT. I plan on using the Street Rod kit from Classic Auto Air. http://www.classicautoair.com/Custom.asp It is a compact unit and should go in fairly easily, but modifications will be required. I will probably buy this unit within the next few months. I will post my findings on the thread I started for the GT. http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=36382
     
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    Thank you very much, I appreciate the feedback!

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    I'm currently doing a Vintage Air Gen II Supercooler, will post pix when we get back off vacation.

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    Earl Branham found a company that installed a complete underdash A/C unit for him .... Perhaps he will chime in ...
     
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