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Do you have a service manual for the car? If not you should own one. It will come in handy for your service. Mike

Any time the receiver/drier is exposed to the atmosphere it will absorb water (doing its job) so, replacement is needed. They can only hold so much moisture. Water will freeze and stop refrigerant flow when inside the system. Mike

I purchased a stat online similar to this model: Thermostat Ranco With 24" Cap Tube I wrapped the capillary tube around the suction line in the engine compartment and insulated it. Mike

If you can rebuild a lawn mower engine you can do the RV2. Mike

I purchased 2 years ago and they are quality pieces. Mike

You want the top of the line? Try this: TerrysAutoLab Mike

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Would a panel attached to the bottom edge of the dash be acceptable? Like adding a oil/temp combo. Save the cables with the OEM heater box. You are making good progress. Mike

Grommets can be cut and reglued during installation in the hole. A little weatherstrip adhesive will do the trick. Mike

The drier is after the condenser so you are dealing with a liquid which can't be compressed, therefore the pressure sensor will do its job anywhere in that line up to the expansion valve. Just add a tee. Mike

Please excuse me for commenting answers here but, I do know some answers. Mike

I'm not a fan of the worm screw hose clamps, they do lose clamping pressure with time, although spring loaded worm clamps are available. I like the molded hose for routing to your requirements. I used Dodge Dakota hoses at the engine connections on my setup. Mike

Yes. Universal: https://www.vintageair.com/custom/product-pop.php?pn=68000-VUZ-A Because of the trans tunnel I had to swap from the 4 A/C outlets to the 3. It has less capacity but the cabin in my 65 is not very big either. Mike

I went with the build your own system. Easy peasy! Note the Gates Power Grip heater hose clamps and the hose springs. Hose Kits and Fittings - Vintage Air Mike

My hose routing (mind you this is on a early B): Mike

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I have no provision for a mechanical pump on my Indy MAX block so it was not a consideration. My service ports are in a hard-to-reach spot but, they are not a regular service item. Mike

My compressor mount is a custom billet aluminum design by Billet Connections. The belt does have a 180* wrap around the drive and driven pulleys so, it should do the job. There was some talk about the Bouchillon setup being fussy about belt contact causing squealing if not tight enough? The...

My 65 Belvedere system. I used wire loom for hose protection. Mike