Dealer Air Removal/ Air opitions for 69 Crew
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Must have our wires crossed up here
The 72 i am referring to is a parts truck. I have a man who wants to purchase it as the only parts i need are the AC unit and the passenger door window. It also has a sliding rear window. I am considering swapping it into the 69 as well. I'm not sure it will fit and further i'm not sure how big of a job it will be to do the swap. I'm thinking it won't be that bad.
For those of you wondering, Yes the concern is will the AC cool the volume of air in a crew cab. If what i am reading is correct on parts, i'm just wasting my time anyway. Just as well be ready to drop a grand on a vintage type unit. Let me know on the rear glass removal/swappability.
For those of you wondering, Yes the concern is will the AC cool the volume of air in a crew cab. If what i am reading is correct on parts, i'm just wasting my time anyway. Just as well be ready to drop a grand on a vintage type unit. Let me know on the rear glass removal/swappability.
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67-72 rear windows should all be the same. Doubt they changed it on the crew cabs.
Not difficult to swap out. Start pushing the rubber gasket out from the inside, have someone work from the outside to hold it outward. It will pop out, even better if you need a new gasket as you can cut the old window out. Reinstalling isn't bad either. Put the gasket around the window(get new if the old is dry/stiff). Use a piece of 1/4" rope and wrap around the slot in the gasket were it seats on the truck. Have someone push the window in from the outside and you pull the rope inward toward the cab. Work from one end, and as you pull the rope, it pulls the edge of the gasket to the inside of the cab. Work slowly and carefully as person in bed pushes it inward. Might take a couple tries, but it's doable. I've done a couple of mine.
Not difficult to swap out. Start pushing the rubber gasket out from the inside, have someone work from the outside to hold it outward. It will pop out, even better if you need a new gasket as you can cut the old window out. Reinstalling isn't bad either. Put the gasket around the window(get new if the old is dry/stiff). Use a piece of 1/4" rope and wrap around the slot in the gasket were it seats on the truck. Have someone push the window in from the outside and you pull the rope inward toward the cab. Work from one end, and as you pull the rope, it pulls the edge of the gasket to the inside of the cab. Work slowly and carefully as person in bed pushes it inward. Might take a couple tries, but it's doable. I've done a couple of mine.
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The back window glass (clear or tinted) is the same: 1967/72 F100/750 Regular & Crew Cabs.
There are TWO different back glass weatherstrips: With or without sliding back window.
Be aware that aftermarket sliding glass windows will not use the same weatherstrip as genuine Ford sliding back windows.
How to determine if genuine Ford or not: The latch for genuine Ford sliding glass windows is one piece plastic affair and a POS.
The latch attaches with two screws, the hinge portion is notorious for snapping off, as you can only bend plastic back/forth just so many times before it gives up the ghost.
There are TWO different back glass weatherstrips: With or without sliding back window.
Be aware that aftermarket sliding glass windows will not use the same weatherstrip as genuine Ford sliding back windows.
How to determine if genuine Ford or not: The latch for genuine Ford sliding glass windows is one piece plastic affair and a POS.
The latch attaches with two screws, the hinge portion is notorious for snapping off, as you can only bend plastic back/forth just so many times before it gives up the ghost.
#20
Another AC question
I have located an expansion valve that will go in the 72 model that i have. It is 70 bucks. I checked the price on evaporator core and it is 230 dollars. I' don't know if any of the thing is functional. I haven't tested the fans or anything. Perhaps i should check it all out first. I can get a whole unit (using my condenser, compressor from the dodge) and have all new hoses, dryer and internal parts for around 800 dollars shipped to my door. If only money grew on trees! My other concern with the function of the ac would be getting the compressor clutch to properly communicate with the factory unit. Forgive my rambling, but i'm trying to weight all options before i do anything. I went around the world trying to figure out the best way to make my 69 4x4 and when i found a superduty f-350 roller for 1500, that was the way to go. I've burned my budget up, but don't want to skimp and regret it with mediocre air in South Mississippi
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Take a look at the website for Classic Auto Air - - - I removed the factory unit in my truck and installed one of these. Very pleased with it. They also repair many original units if you prefer to go that route. I like their retro unit as it utilizes the original in-dash controls. Was also pleased they chose my truck for a photo on the site.
1967 - 1972 Ford Pickup Truck Air Conditioning System | 67 - 72 Ford Pickup Truck AC
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