1965 Mustang - How to Install Air Conditioning
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Here's how I installed a Classic Auto Air "Daily Driver" unit on a 1965 Ford Mustang. Blows ice cold!
Link to the unit. Not sponsored.
www.classicautoair.com/shop/1... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thanks so much for watching. If you like these videos, please give a 👍, subscribe and hit the 🔔 . I make these videos alone in my garage and your subcriptions motivate me to keep making them. I try to answer all comments quickly. Be safe and enjoy!
"Don't be afraid, grow a couple stones, grab a wrench and get in there"
I like it. Subscribed.
Thanks! I'm thinking of having that put on my tombstone.
Just installed A/C into my 68. it was a little harder than I anticipated, but well worth it in the end. Can't believe I will be riding in cold air like my other, newer vehicles. Thanks for the motivation.
Great to hear!
Very well done video! Instructions are clear and precise, camera angles, and picture quality is perfect. Sound is clear and is easy to understand. Execellant Instructor. Probably the best instructional video I have had the pleasure of viewing!
Curt Yuba City, Ca.
Curt Long Thanks Curt!
great vid wish you did more vids like this vary informative, good sense of humor, and most importantly vary real. you show a real install not like the other shows where all problems are cut out. you show the everyday guy can do something like this and you don't need a $1,000,000 shop with lifts and every tool you could ever need available
Thanks, Nick! I'm working on some more videos. The hard part is that it's tough to do the work and shoot at the same time ;).
Underrated guy! You deserve more subs man! Thanks for posting this.
Thanks man. Please help spread the word!
This video inspired me and gave me the confidence to tackle a "Daily Driver" A/C kit in my similar '66 Ford Ranchero. Took me a lot longer than Ian Karr did!
Glad you found the video helpful! Hope you’re keeping cool in your Ranchero!
Great vid! Informative and with a sense of humor :) Looking forward to more.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks! Getting ready to put the same kit in my 67 Fairlane. I'm sure I'll refer to this again.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, Ian. As others have said, this is a great and helpful video. I enjoyed your clear instructions and was grateful for the information and the occasional mistakes. One thing I would ask for is a shot or two after all is finished of the completed unit both under the hood and in the interior just to see it all in place. Thanks!
Thanks Dave. Great idea. Unfortunately youtube doesn't allow you to replace/update a video. LMK if you want me to email you some pics of the finished install. 3 years later and it's still blowing ice cold!
Thanks, Ian! Nice job. Considering this install for my 65
Go for it! It's been several years and the system is still blowing icy cold.
Ian, I finally have this kit on the way. Did you charge the system yourself? I can rent all the gauges and such needed when I get to that point, I was just curious if you did your own or have any tips. Thanks
LOL! No petroleum jelly on my night stand sir! Great vid! Love it.
Thanks, Chris! But please keep your lubricants to yourself ;)
Pag oil works great on orings. Really liked this video great content and humor.....
Thank you!
thank you for this one!!
Glad you enjoyed.
Great video.
Thanks!
Nice vid. I will be installing this a/c system in my 65 coupe later. HAHA @ 8:50
nice! good luck!
Good video.
Thanks!
I remember those after market ac units for Fords when I was a kid.
they work great...
Aloha Ian , I have a 302 motor in a 66 mustang. I need crank pulley 3 bolt w/ 3 groove and a compressor brkt. And a alternator brkt w/ pulley, like your installation but i have the 302 motor, was yours with a 289 or 302 kit. Classic industries don’t have the brkts or these in there kits. Need your help. Thank you Ian and awesome video, you make it look easy !!! Aloha
Aloha Benny. I don't recall if there were special options on the kit. I think it was just the 8 cylinder kit from Classic Auto Air. Glad you like the videos!
Great Vid Ian! Do you have he follow up video on how to recharge the system? Thanks!
Hi Jose...I needed to get the A/C working so i didn't shoot the fill. And it's been running perfectly for years, so no opportunity to re-shoot! Will def shoot it next time...
Hi Ian, awesome video. I’m pulling off the factory air stuff from under the hood of my 66. Did you have to remove the radiator entirely? It almost seems like the mounting bolts on my old condenser also hold on the radiator. Thanks for any advice!
Thanks, Jack. I didn’t need to remove the radiator. The condenser attaches in front. Are u going with the same unit from classic auto air?
Gonna wait until I got my first job and get paid well to do this. But now I think Ill take this over the other kit offered by CJ Pony parts which requires computer controls and the removing of the orginal heater. Plus I need to move the under dash mounted gauges anyway because the steering wheel obstructs my view of them. And I think Ill just have someone else fill it up because I wont have the tools to do that myself.
Thanks! Still running cool after all these years!
More 65 Mustang videos please. :)
I've posted a few more ;)
i like this good video
Thanks!
What size belt did you need for the AC? Great video by the way.
Sorry I don’t recall
I had a question if you might please know. I had bought an AC kit to put on a 1966 Ford F100. it said on the modifications that a mustang kit will fit. Do you know if the harmonic balancer pulley you have to modify it or I have to get a different pulley then the mustangs. Two of the hose line up and the third one is just a little hair off if you could please help me I would appreciate it anybody.
Hi Alberto. I'm sorry but I don't have the answer. Hopefully someone else will chime in!
So this air conditioner can even be installed on a 65 ford mustang that doesn't already have an ac unit? I wasn't sure if you were replacing one of its an add on! Thanks so much! Kendra
Yep. Mine did not come with a/c. Still blowing frosty cold!
Hi lan do they have kit for my 1966 GTO And if so whats the name of the comp. Thanks for vid. Very helpful.Enrique.
Hi Enrique. I'm pretty sure they have kits for your GTO. The company is Classic Auto Air. www.classicautoair.com/
But you have not made a video on how to charge the AC unit. Great video either way!
That's true. I decided that this is probably a job left to a professional and not something I should encourage as a DIY. Unfortunately, CZcams doesn't let you revise already-posted videos...
Hi Ian,have you a link for this kit or a similar?Thx!Great video
Glad you find the videos helpful. Here’s a link..
www.cjponyparts.com/classic-auto-air-daily-driver-air-conditioning-system-with-uncoated-compressor-r134-a-for-use-with-alternator-260-289-1965-1966/p/CAA20124/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1K-zBhBIEiwAWeCOFxTzRnEqHqm9VMSH6eQ8HkFwRRBobDSKBiyZil-bllK98oXbRvYX6hoC3bYQAvD_BwE
@@IanKarr Thank you so much!!! I have a Borgerson Power steering,....Will it fit?
Over all was this kit missing anything such as belts that i would need to soure?
As i recall, everything was complete
Nice looking car... bet it was hard to bring a hole saw to the firewall. Like that you seem like an average joe, down to the same crappy wire crimped that I use ha. How’s the air? Worth it?
Hey...thanks. Yes, I’m an average Joe and yes the air is totally worth it. Frosty even after several years!
I'm looking to repaint my '65 and I love the color on yours, what is it?
It’s a 90’s ford color. Pacific Green metallic. I believe the code is PS
@@IanKarr Thanks!
@@trumpeterT no prb! Take a look at Tahoe Turquoise. It's similar, but period correct. I'm going with that when I repaint...
@@IanKarr I've seen that, the car right now is a variation on the 65 tropical turquoise but I want something darker. I like the twilight turquoise but I want more green in it and I think yours is pretty close. I've got a 66 in the original tahoe turquoise and I like it on that car because it has the matching interior but the 65 has a black interior and I'm just not sure.
@@trumpeterT cool. good luck with the project!
Would this be the same type of setup for a 1965 Galaxie 500 Factory A/C w/ 289 V8 (I Think its a 1966 289 as its blue,and i think 65 Galaxie was Black/Gold?)
If not the same, then very similar...
@@IanKarr been trying to find a system to make the factory A/C system that's already in the vehicle run without having its own separate unit. However, they seem to only make kits for pre 1965 galaxies.
@@stevencaskey9440 Hmm. Not sure what you mean by a separate unit. If you've got a complete system in the car, maybe you just need a new compressor?
This men is ready to be my friend 8:40
Thanks, Miguel!
where you bought that equipment, i am planning to install air conditioning to my mustang, i need to find the perfect equipment
@@MiguelCastro-kd9xw From cjponyparts.com
I like how it looks original but heres my problem with it: theres after market gauges right where the control board should be.
There's always a catch on a classic car ;)
@@IanKarr Im considering the Perfect Fit Elite system from Classic Auto Air. Its alot more expensive and requires an electronic controller sure, but it works with factory climate controls and its AC AND heat all in one with more fan power than stock.
I had my gagues moved up to the steering column and A pillar where they wouldnt be in the way, AND I can see them more easily.
I still never got around to actually installing AC though.
What did you do with the gauges next to the evaporator?
I got rid of them and went with a more stock look.
@@IanKarr I had to extend the power wires and ground underneath the evaporator and 3M tape them to the bottom of it.
cost ?
K. Joe Hill Hi Joe. The system lists for around a grand. Sometimes you can catch a sale at CJ pony. Totally worth it.
About how long did it take you to install?
I did it in a weekend. Probably took 10 hours
@@IanKarr Cool, that is what the rep told me but good to hear it rings true. Already have the kit and was not wanting to drop 1K or more on install.
Last time my friend tried to work on his car he did his valve cover gasket and his car wouldn’t run afterwards.. he mixed up the plug wires and when he tried to start it his muffler exploded from backfiring.. now it’s me that has to do his maintenance 😑
Good to have mechanically inclined friends ;)
Does this car have power steering?
Nope!
@@IanKarr ok thank you. I have this issue now. I have a Borgeson power steering system installed and cant install the Classic Air daily driver kit
So is it cold?
Yep. Frosty.
Ian Karr excellent
no relay needed?
The blower doesn't draw much power. A breaker is included with the kit, and there may be relays inside the unit...not sure
@@IanKarr Did you use the breaker? All I saw you do was tap in to keyed power.
from Al I don’t remember offhand and I’m not near the car. Will check when I return. No special power needs to run the unit...
Roflmfao. Save your selves. I have said that before brought back memories
I can't help myself ;)
i really hate where the ac compressor sits. ruins the underhood aesthetic.
it's not so bad. besides, being cool is worth it....
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If that's a grade, thanks!
Measure twice and cut… once again. Lol
yep!
Doesn't show a lot of what you took off and how things fit.
Not much was taken off...the biggest thing was swapping the pulley on the balancer.
@@IanKarr yea, sorry about that. I had to do alot of mods to my kit. Thanks for the reply.
Real mechanics dont use gloves.
Ha! The rubber definitely reduces feel ;).