Air Conditioning
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From: **** hole San Jose ca.
R134a is what's being installed in todays world.
But depending what under dash unit you buy could be upwards to $1500+ You'll need a fan shroud for one thing. And a add on or different water pump & crank Pullies.
I'd say if you don't have time to learn how to do this and installing it yourself then go to an AC shop and say do it. asap.
Orich
But depending what under dash unit you buy could be upwards to $1500+ You'll need a fan shroud for one thing. And a add on or different water pump & crank Pullies.
I'd say if you don't have time to learn how to do this and installing it yourself then go to an AC shop and say do it. asap.
Orich
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Don't know who makes the system but I noticed LMC listed complete setups for our generation of vehicles (provided you don't have a straight six) on the back page of their most recent catalog.
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From: NorCal
Try these guys outta FL... maybe ya buy only the parts ya need rather than an entire system although they do carry complete kits.... truck-specific too.
Nostalgic AC - Ford AC Kits For Trucks - Ford Complete Kits - Complete A/C Kits
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Nostalgic AC - Ford AC Kits For Trucks - Ford Complete Kits - Complete A/C Kits
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From: spring hill fl
there's also this place. I saw them at the turkey rod run last year, look like nice kits. this one is USA made Maxi Kooler III Super A/C & Heat *Complete Kit
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From: **** hole San Jose ca.
If no shroud may run hotter in city stop & go driving.
Plus not get enough air being pulled through the condenser cause the AC to blow warm air in stop & go driving. This is why a electric fan is really needed with r134a AC systems.
With R12 systems did not have the warm vent air in stop & go driving, but best to have a fan shroud to keep the engine heat under control driving in traffic.
Orich
Plus not get enough air being pulled through the condenser cause the AC to blow warm air in stop & go driving. This is why a electric fan is really needed with r134a AC systems.
With R12 systems did not have the warm vent air in stop & go driving, but best to have a fan shroud to keep the engine heat under control driving in traffic.
Orich
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From: Mims, FL
Try these guys outta FL... maybe ya buy only the parts ya need rather than an entire system although they do carry complete kits.... truck-specific too.
Nostalgic AC - Ford AC Kits For Trucks - Ford Complete Kits - Complete A/C Kits
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Nostalgic AC - Ford AC Kits For Trucks - Ford Complete Kits - Complete A/C Kits
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I went with Nostalgic mainly because they are only ~2 hrs from me, so went there to see what underdash unit fit best. I'm satisfied so far, but of course it's not in and running yet so don't know long term reliability of it.