1973 buick electra condenser

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  1. garyd

    garyd Well-Known Member

    my Buick i bought from the bone-yard some as@hole decided to remove the a/c set up after car was paid for. the said as%hole cut the lines of the condenser to get the ac lines so i need a condenser now. the 75 Electra one i have is to tall by about 1 1/2 to 2 inches. what year car and model condenser will work
    thanks
     
  2. lsrx101

    lsrx101 Well-Known Member

    I took a quick look online and came up empty on a new condenser for your car. I have a feeling that a good, used OEM condenser may take a good while to find, as well. :Do No:
    Since you will need lines too, how about a universal Parallel Flow condenser sized to fit your mounting area? You can then have your lines made to mate to it.
    The PF condenser will allow you to use R134a in your AC system with much better results than with the original tube and fin style condenser. It's an upgrade that's often recommended for R134a conversions, but it will work with R12 and should work well with other alternate refrigerants.
    Used is an option too when looking for a PF condenser. Most cars made after 1994 used them. It may take some junk yard homework to find one that will work.
    Just tossing out ideas.

    Being a 73, your AC uses a VIR (Valves In Receiver) assembly, I believe. http://www.automotiveairconditioningrepair.com/car-ac-valves-in-receiver-system.html
    Did they take that too?
    I have to wonder why anyone would just want used, 40 year old AC lines. :puzzled:
     

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