I'm seriously considering yanking out the incomplete, non-working, stock AC and installing a complete Vintage Air system (with the servo motors and new controls) into my 65 Skylark. Assuming that I have ZERO experience with AC, but can hold a wrench, what's the difficulty level of this project? My other option is to just pay someone to do it. Jeff ~
Jeff, I am doing mine now. You really don't need to know much about a/c to install it. I went with the sure-fit system for a 65 chevelle. The tuffest part so far has been finding a local ac shop that can make hoses with the beadlock end. If you order go with the 22" condensor instead of the 24" it comes with. Bought it from Then and Now, he beat summit & jegs on price.
Thanks Frank... that's the Kit I'm looking at. I think you should photo-document the install to inspire the rest of us :kodak: How long are you estimating the installation to take?
Do all the install and mechanical stuff you can yourself and have a shop or knowlageable A/C guy evacuate the system and charge it for you.
Not sure about time, I've got the car pretty much torn apart for a bunch of upgrades. Been working on about 5 different things at the same time. I would think if you were just doing the a/c upgrade the install could be done in a few days. I agree with Briz on letting an a/c shop evacuate/charge. Another thing that may slow you down is the compressor bracket. I don't think they make one. I converted to a march serpentine system. I also have a compressor bracket that Then and Now fabricated that will mount the compressor to a 455. The controls are also a bit of a hangup, since they are made for a chevelle but can be made to work with the stock levers. At least that's what Mark from Then and Now told me. I went with the electronic module that eliminates all the cables & just plugs in. I'd post some pics but since the upgrade a few months ago I can't post anything.
Don't know for sure but there is supposed to be Sanyo compressors that mount to stock GM Brackets including Buick. Bob H.
