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For many 66-70 B bodies, the 73-76 A body overflow jug fits and works quite well.

Holy crap. I was worried that the compressor would crap out. If it is working and not knocking or puking fluids, I’m happy. I would like to know what happened between yesterday and today. I strongly suspect that nobody came here to fix it while I was asleep. The compressor clutch wouldn’t...

It gets weirder. I just fired up the car to warm it up. Yesterday I posted the video where the compressor clutch wouldn’t stay engaged. I put in a jumper wire to the hi-low switch plug and the compressor clutch engaged. The air blew cool then COLD. But…. The compressor knocked and seemed to bog...

I bought another high-low pressure switch and an adapter… The brass adapter has a Schrader valve in it. This will allow me to change the switch if necessary without opening the system and losing all the Freon. It stacks up a bit longer than the one in the car. It looks like the...

There could be a few things going on. I had charged this once myself and 3 times by others and it still isn’t right. I can’t blame anyone but myself. I must have made a mistake on the installation. Maybe an O ring has a slight tear or something. When I did the system on Dwayne's car: ....the...

I just spoke with Dwight from Classic Auto Air. It is common for people to service these systems like they would a traditional A/C system but he said that their system is slightly different. Because I am not trained or skilled with A/C systems, I am relying on help from others. Here is where...

I'll find out tomorrow. Their guy, Dwight, always seems eager to help.

Here are a few nuggets to chew on. The compressor was doing this: ....The clutch would engage momentarily every 10 seconds or so. I was told that maybe the high/low pressure switch could be messed up so.... Jumper wire to the CAA white wire plug.... Now the compressor clutch is...

This system has been a pain in the ***. The heater and defroster work GREAT but it is getting WARM out there, just when the cold air from the car would be nice to have. Over 3 weeks ago, the wife and I headed out for the Spring Fling in southern CA. The A/C was blowing cool-ish as we left in the...

I just wanted to put this out there… I have ENOUGH 318 2 barrel intakes and slant six parts. You couldn’t tempt me with that stuff!

I wasn't in this for the money. I didn't do the job for free but part of this was as a favor to a friend. Part of this was also an exercise in creativity with problem solving. Often times we get pissy when things don't work out but there are some rare times when we see a problem as a challenge...

Thank you. It is rock solid! No sway, it has no rattles and the brakes in it are great. Slowing down, you don't feel the weight of it. This is the 10th time I've towed with it and this was the most stressful. That was because of a few things, the most of which were the stakes involved. This...

Draggin this car on the road, I felt like a rock star. Lots of smiles, waves and thumbs up. I like that.

Delivery day...YAY! Using my 402,500 mile truck, I dragged the Plymouth back home. Gas mileage wasn't horrible but it took me almost $130 in gas and took almost 8 hours to get there and back. Traffic wasn't bad but what the heck, man? Dorks driving 58-62 mph on a freeway with a 65 mph limit...

The CAA instructions from my kit were adamant that the system is to take only 1.8 lbs of refrigerant and that adding more will not make the air blow any colder. I don't know enough about these systems to dispute them. I told the shop that charged Dwayne's car what the capacity was for his, I...

This is the chart that Randy posted in my own thread:

Randy had to come to my rescue when I got in a spot. He owns the green challenger next to my Charger... My own system felt fine in cool weather but the real test was how cold the A/C was blowing when the ambient air got hot. On the way south from Sacramento to Modesto last Thursday, my A/C...

I'd love to give you sound advice but I am FAR from an expert. I've installed ONE Vintage Air system and ONE Classic Auto Air setup.

That reminds me of the time I was helping a guy do an engine swap way back in the 90s. As we set the engine in and was ready to bolt up the transmission, I said to the guy….They forgot to put a crankshaft in the engine ! The guy didn’t know much about cars… Is that important?? I got a good...

I just got home from the show and had a great time. Regarding the wiring, I don't remember off the top of my head. I'll be out back in the shop tomorrow to tinker around so I'll take a look and report back.