Classic car air conditioning for $800, installed? Let's find out how!
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- No sponsors, no partners, no hype. Just the straight scoop on how to purchase and install a new, quality AC system into your classic car on the cheap. I reveal the vendors, prices, and installation. If you need AC on a budget, this is the video.
The kit I use is from ECC Auto Shop, and the bracket is from Alan Grove Components.
#whattherust #lowbudget
I would also suggest that anyone installing an under dash type air conditioner into a 60 plus year old car is that air leaks into the passenger compartment due to old, failing door and window seals and gaskets … and even leaking under dash vent seals … will effect the ability of the unit to maintain the temperature inside the car. Basically, leaking seals will be forcing outside air into the passenger compartment as you are driving at highway speeds and forcing the a/c to compete with outside air being pumped into the interior. You might find yourself confused as to why the interior is so warm when your still measuring cold temperatures blowing out the vents with a digital thermometer. It is just because your ice cold a/c air is getting “defrosted” by the air leaks. You might need to reseal the doors and windows to resolve the issue. Also, the under dash units will remind you why car manufacturers began install dash vents nearest the driver and passenger side windows. You’re going to learn just how important those really are in keeping you cool! Lastly, by the 1960s, most new cars ordered with factory A/C included tinted glass. Although it was not tinted to today’s standards, it still went a long way to make air conditioning more effective. So, if your car doesn’t have tinted glass, you may also realize that the A/C is also fighting the effects of UV coming through the glass. This may be less important if you live in colder climates with shorter, cooler summers but will be more important if you live in hotter climates with longer warm seasons.
Great video Richard . I’m an hvac guy in Canada and did the cost conversion. This system would be roughly $1,600 Canadian. Even with shipping and export charges it likely comes in under two grand. A/C compressor alone here is $1,200- $1,500. This looks like a user friendly setup and installation as well. Really enjoyed this. Keep 😎 cool. 👍👍🇨🇦
Thank you for sharing this installation and the company you ordered from. I went to their web site and looked at kits, called after hours and still talked with Oscar and he helped me decide that the full kit was not a good fit and got me set up with everything I would need to finish my pre existing Vintage air/ ecoboost swap. Its hard to get that kind of customer service today.
Your over heating might be because you are running 2 fans. They might be fighting each other. For example one is pulling air and the other is also pulling air. The engine fan pulls air through the radiator from the outside in and the electric fan might be pulling air from the inside out. therefore cancelling each other out when sitting stopped. If you will notice all cars trucks only use one fan not two. The engine fan at higher rpm and vehicle speed can overcome the electric fan.
I have a resto mod 1951 chevy 3100 with a s10 chassis swap with 283 v8 ,and yes Alan Grove brackets. I installed a Coldmaster inc unit. Sanden style compressor, v belt drive..
I’ve never seen one of these kits fully installed before, and the fact that you did it anonymously,
Did you ever consider the fully electric universal car AC system kits they have on fleebay? The ones with the electric compressor so you would not need a belt drive or bracket changes. All you'd need to do is get an upgraded alternator to push some extra juice to fit its electric needs. Could be even simpler for people who can't modify their belt drive
When I worked at the datsun dealership early seventys we sold dealer installed air conditioning the had one mechanic all he did was air condition work for the most part
Hello Richard !! Gotta tell you , that was one of the BEST installation/critique videos I've ever seen ! The kit was pretty impressive , in my 50+ years of playing cars , it seems that universal fit fit means that it won't fit yours any worse than it fits anything else ! But this seemed to be an exception to that rule. There have been very few more major projects I have done that there aren't things that I can point to and say " if I had to do this over again , I could do this better " thanks for sharing that with the hose. Always look forward to your videos ! Always the Best !
That plug could have been bad news, given how important to remove it is, I would have expected them to include some information about it. Nice detailed video!
Thank You. Great Video and Great Savings. I will call them and see if they have an LS set up for the compressor. Nicely Done
The AC looks good you done a great job installing it it works it has good cold air coming out of it well worth the money if you ask me awesome video Richard thank you for sharing this with us
Thank for explaining it all. Nothing worse than before and after videos
I’m building an old 67 Chevy truck……we already have a 72 c10 I did 12 years ago, it has no ac…..I’ve got the wife convinced on putting ac in the 67 build……im dreading telling her the cost of the vintage ac kit…….this may be a great option for me….i loved the video. Great job of show and tell.
Good information provided. Thanks for sharing.👍🏿
Probably the best video and instructional video I’ve seen you do! Excellent explanations and honest non biased installation. Great job Richard. Keep em coming. Thx, OzarkMark
Great review man! Best way to make a classic a daily driver.
Thank you for sharing this. It is a perfect video and exactly what I was looking for. Great job!
I have used Alan Grove brackets for years, I have always found them a GREAT solution and great quality.
Thank you for the video I bought this same kit and was looking help on the install will help a lot on my install