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Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:47 pm
Around this time every year, we park our classic Datsuns for the summer, since driving in Arizona with no air conditioning is a good way to wind up in the hospital. So I got to thinking, since we're planning on keeping ALL of our classics, why not consider retrofitting A/C into them?
I'm aware that there are companies out there that build auto A/C systems to retrofit into older cars - Most are designed for popular models, like Mustangs, Chevelles, Camaros, etc. Even the least-expensive systems are $1000, and that's not including the hours of labor I'll invest modifying something to work with my cars.
However, I got to thinking - Why couldn't I just find a donor car equipped with A/C and remove everything - ALL the necessary components - and retrofit that into my car? I'm thinking a small modern car will have a small, efficient compressor, and I'd just have to build a bracket off the engine to attach it (and add another pulley).
Anyhow, is this even feasible? I don't know enough about auto A/C to undertake something like this without advice, so if anyone knows a lot about auto A/C and can offer some feedback, I'd love to learn.