Has anyone installed AC on a '64 Skylark

Discussion in 'The Big Chill' started by BillA, Nov 14, 2009.

  1. BillA

    BillA Well-Known Member

    I have a 64 Skylark with a 300 v8. I'm looking at a vintage a/c system but will need to find or fabricate a compressor bracket. I've heard that brackets from a 3.8 Buick will match up with the 300. Does anyone know if this is the case? It was recommended that I get brackets for a/c compressor, alternator and p/s pump since I may have to relocate the alternator and p/s pump from their current locations.
     
  2. Joe65SkylarkGS

    Joe65SkylarkGS 462 ina 65 Lark / GN

    If you don't want the hassle of searching far and wide for the original parts, just call Vintage Air and they will supply everything you'll need.

    You might reach out to 197064buickspecial Brian. He might have a complete set up!!!!
     
  3. buickjunkie

    buickjunkie Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I have a 65 Special here with a 225 V6 and air. Would the brackets of it work.

    Thanks Bruce
     
  4. trisheildfan

    trisheildfan Well-Known Member

    Hi
    Here's my 64 Skylark dash so you know what a factory AC dash looks like. What are you going to use for outlets in the cab?:puzzled:
    The standard defrost and heater outlets??
    Let me know if you need any further help....I can always check mine for you!:TU:
    Although I dont have my AC reinstalled yet since my 300 to 350 transplant. I have all the parts waiting for next summer....
    Lets see a pic of your 64:kodak:
    Regards
    Mark
     
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  5. trisheildfan

    trisheildfan Well-Known Member

    dooooohh:Dou:
    forgot the attachment...lol....
     

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  6. BillA

    BillA Well-Known Member

    The vintage air systems supply the vents which mount under the dash in three locations. I like the look of the factory vents in your 65. Fills up the big void above the radio. Here are a few pics.
     
  7. trisheildfan

    trisheildfan Well-Known Member

    Niiiiccceeee:kodak:
    What's under the hood? 300?
     
  8. Greg Schmelzer

    Greg Schmelzer What are you looking at?!

  9. BillA

    BillA Well-Known Member

    Yes. 4BBL version with an Edelbrock 600 in place of the Rochester. I thought about a 350 swap but I think I'm gonna stay with and rebuild the 300.
     

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