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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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76 F150 A/C Installation

I have an 76 F-150 4X4 with a 360 and want to add a/c to it. Under the dash is fine. I have seen kits, but they do not have all the parts. I am going to need:

pully and belt
electrical work??
compressor bracket
Radiator Upgrade??

I do not want to put something out of a junk yard on it due to the freon requirements.

Anybody with experince in this?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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You can use junkyard parts and retro to the newer refrigerant. under dash kits are o.k, but look a little tacky to me.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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for a complete underdash kit you are looking at 2000.00 i went that way on my 75. On my 76 i found a donor truck with factory a/c and moved all the parts over. all the parts plus new barrier hoses only set me back 120.00 and 3 days of my time.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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how do u convert to new freon using the donor system?
 
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all you need is new barrier hoses and the filter dryer.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Depending on compressor mount and drive price,,,, Expect to pay about $800 for a 100% complete brand new AC system. At www.Bought4Less.com
Wiring,,, its 12 volts at the fuse box and a ground wire, the L/P switch then to the Comp.
 
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