Speaking of Air Conditioning...

Discussion in 'Parts Interchange' started by scooper77515, Oct 17, 2006.

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  1. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    I hate the big Ford Compressor on top of the engine...is there anything else we can use, preferably smaller, that can be hidden down below the alternator or something?
     
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  2. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    I know you can replace the compressor with a smaller Sanden compressor. Kits are available from www.classicautoair.com
     
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    air compressors

    hey scott if you need a a/c compressor don't buy it from a local a/c shop let me know and I have some friends that have connections and can get compressors cheaper than anywhere else. just get with me.:yikes:
     
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    Roz may be looking for a new evaporator
     
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  5. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Roland, can you get those Sanden compressors. Those are nice and small. Not much bigger than the pulley...
     
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    Im looking on their website and I cant find one for the maverick. Is it just the same one as the 71-73 mustang?
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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  8. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    If I were you I'd email or call them, It would suck to order the kit then have a hose be too short. Or have a bracket not fit.
     
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    They made up an underhood kit for my Maverick. The hoses came with just one end crimped on each hose and a box full of various loose ends. Got to choose routes for the hoses, mark them for length and position, and find someone to crimp the hoses. Worked out well. Theyt are good guys to work with.
     
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  10. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Very old thread, but lots of good new info!:thumbs2:

    Some forums close threads after they are inactive for a few months, this is why I don't like them to do that.
     
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    We have the Gates rubber factory 5 minutes from here. They will make jsut about anything you can dream up..... its very handy. Affordable also and they are happy to help.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    here's a pic of mine. it set pretty low.
    i made the brackets from a higher mounting set of brackets...:yup:
    the first pic. is the new brackets mounted ...second pic. the brackets i made...third pic the old brackets mounted....and a front pic.

    ...:bouncy:...




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  13. mashori

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    Wow! Now that's an engine AND compartment. (y)
     
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    Only thing left to clean it even more is to go with individule coils on the plugs.. But yea, it is very nice.
     
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    classic ccg i like cars older than me

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