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Converting non a/c car to a/c.

Discussion in 'The Big Chill' started by GSDan, Aug 25, 2021.

  1. GSDan

    GSDan Well-Known Member

    Looking at a 70 stage 1 driver with no a/c . I live in Florida so a/ c is almost mandatory if I really want to drive it . My concerns are cost (I'm not tackling this myself) , and what , if anything it will do to the value of the car . I'm looking for a #s matching car
     
    GSDan, Aug 25, 2021
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  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Any deviation from original condition will impact the value. In this case, you making a major modification.

    If you dead set on it, the easiest is a vintage air system. I think it will be the least intrusive method. Putting in a factory system will involve modifying the firewall and not easily un done
     
    CJay, Aug 26, 2021
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  3. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    IMHO, look for another car if no AC is a deal killer esp. on a #'s matching Stage 1. Even on a non #'s car (Stage 1, 455, or 350) if that conversion were done, even if done properly which is a lot of work, would be a deal killer for me as a buyer.
     
    Dano, Aug 26, 2021
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  4. Dr. Roger

    Dr. Roger Stock enthusiast

    Changing a non-AC car to AC is a lot of work and probably pretty expensive to have someone else do it. I would try to find another car if AC is mandatory.
     
    Dr. Roger, Aug 26, 2021
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  5. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    A complete donor 70-72 ac car would be a must. Finding the correct stage 1 pulleys/compressor will be expensive. The firewall mods will require the hood, right fender, right door(optional but much easier) to be removed and most of the interior. Thats probably 20 hours labor minimum to R&R that stuff. I would guess total labor would be near 100 hours total.. there is opportunity to fix other parts and replace some wearable items while its apart though..
     
    436'd Skylark, Aug 26, 2021
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  6. GSDan

    GSDan Well-Known Member

    No a/c it is !
     
    GSDan, Aug 26, 2021
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  7. philbquick

    philbquick Founders Club Member

    I live in the Tampa Bay area and I've seen several highly restored cars with vintage air systems. I really don't think it hurts the value since it's non-intrusive and can be easily undone. Go for it!
     
    philbquick, Aug 26, 2021
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