Home 
Home Search search Menu menu Not logged in - Login | Register

 Moderated by: Greg Fletcher
New Topic Reply Printer Friendly
AC  Rate Topic 
AuthorPost
 Posted: 07-28-2013 11:24 pm
  PM Quote Reply
1st Post
cgillies
Member
 

Joined: 05-17-2013
Location:  
Posts: 8
Status: 
Offline
Looks like I have some pulleys and brackets for AC in my car 1975 20180.. I live in Austin TX so AC is critical (nearly - drive her every day anyway)  Should I try to find the parts for an original AC unit or install an under the dash new unit?

Colin 

Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: 07-29-2013 12:50 am
  PM Quote Reply
2nd Post
Art DeKneef
Member
 

Joined: 03-12-2005
Location: Mesa, Arizona USA
Posts: 338
Status: 
Offline
The AC was probably a dealer installed option.

I would think you would have better luck getting a new under dash unit then try to fit old pieces together. That plus the fact of going from R-12 to R-134a.

The GT parts car I recycled had AC and I took all the parts off. One of the hoses was cracked and a few parts were broken or missing. I still have some of the parts around here waiting on me.

To see what a fellow JH and Texan go to http://jhppg.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=28946 and see what Dan did. Maybe he will pop in and add his experience.

Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: 07-29-2013 12:58 pm
  PM Quote Reply
3rd Post
cgillies
Member
 

Joined: 05-17-2013
Location:  
Posts: 8
Status: 
Offline
Thank you Art - much appreciated. I will take a look at the link

Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: 02-21-2021 02:42 pm
  PM Quote Reply
4th Post
noomg
Member
 

Joined: 08-02-2018
Location: Long Beach, California USA
Posts: 414
Status: 
Offline
I realize this is an eight year old thread but since this message board isn't exactly teeming with activity I thought I'd chime in.

Trying to recreate an original AC unit for a car this old and this rare would be at best extremely difficult. Plus as Art mentioned it's an R-12 unit which would require conversion to R-134a.

AC in Texas would indeed be very nice to have and you'd probably be inclined to drive your J-H more often, which is a good thing. I'd take a look at a new, modern, aftermarket unit, try Vintage Air(I believe thy're in TX) or Classic Air.

Back To Top PM Quote Reply

 Posted: 02-23-2021 07:07 am
  PM Quote Reply
5th Post
chrisl
Member


Joined: 09-21-2006
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 110
Status: 
Offline
Well, it's 39C here today (about 102F I think).

I think A/C would really improve the usability of a GT so a while ago I started looking at options.

Here's a link to a website I came across where someone installed a Vintage Air unit (scroll down the page to about halfway):

http://jensengt.blogspot.com/

Back To Top PM Quote Reply  

 Posted: 02-23-2021 02:58 pm
  PM Quote Reply
6th Post
noomg
Member
 

Joined: 08-02-2018
Location: Long Beach, California USA
Posts: 414
Status: 
Offline
Chrisl,

AC would certainly be a nice upgrade for a GT. If this is something you're considering I can recommend the Vintage Air unit. I installed one in my '67 Chevy El Camino, it was one of the best upgrades I did.

While the installation was quite involved it was not difficult and very straightforward. It cost $1300 for the complete unit, directions provided were excellent, and when I called the factory with a couple of questions they were very helpful. After I finished the install I took it to a service center and had them check and charge.

An AC install is involved and a a bit pricey but trust me when that cold air hits you in the face on that first 39C day you won't even remember what it cost.

Back To Top PM Quote Reply

Current time is 07:51 pm  
> Jensen Healey & Jensen GT Tech > Cooling > AC Top




UltraBB 1.172 Copyright © 2007-2011 Data 1 Systems