A/C in my 1964 Polara is operational

[Dave6T4]

I had my aftermarket Vintage Air system in my 1964 Polara charged up yesterday. After replacing a couple of "O" rings, there were no more leaks, and the system blew cold air. It was good to see that all the electrics worked correctly. There were a lot of pieces in this jigsaw puzzle with some fabrication required, but I am glad I did it.This comes just in time, as the temperatures are supposed to be close to 30 degrees, Celsius, (95 F degrees) all this week.
Over the years, I have upgraded my old Dodge with power disc brakes, front sway bar, sub-frame connectors, cruise control, rear power antenna, AM/FM radio, power driver's seat, sequential rear turn signal lights, and now, A/C.

 

[R413]

Good job, it all sounds cool on a 4 door hardtop!

 

[qkcuda]

That's great Dave. I am going to have to have my stock system recharged after the engine swap. What did they use for refrigerant?

 

[Dave6T4]

Vintage Air was set up for A-134. 28 oz.

 

[toolmanmike]

Vintage Air was set up for 134-A. 28 oz.

Was it a universal kit?

 

[Dave6T4]

Was it a universal kit?

No, I had to noodle it out myself. VA. makes kits for 1966 and newer, but early B-bodies are different enough, that they do not offer a kit. I detailed what I had to do, on here, a couple of years ago. If you are interested in doing the same, I can supply a list of pieces I used.

 

[icetech]

No, I had to noodle it out myself. VA. makes kits for 1966 and newer, but early B-bodies are different enough, that they do not offer a kit. I detailed what I had to do, on here, a couple of years ago. If you are interested in doing the same, I can supply a list of pieces I used.

AC is a wonderful thing The heat this week is nuts with the humidity...

 

[Dave6T4]

AC is a wonderful thing The heat this week is nuts with the humidity...

I am going to a local cruise night tonight, where the temperature is supposed to be about 95F. I plan to offer to let some of my friends sit in my car, because it is air conditioned. LOL.

 

[icetech]

I am going to a local cruise night tonight, where the temperature is supposed to be about 95F. I plan to offer to let some of my friends sit in my car, because it is air conditioned. LOL.

you fill it yourself? just using cans or?

 

[icetech]

my AC in my 2018 jeep is crap right now (known to leak) i put in some stop leak and topped it off but it goes cold/hot which is annoying.. i need to get it vacuumed down and done right

 

[Dave6T4]

you fill it yourself? just using cans or?

No, I took it to my local Canadian Tire Corp. store/garage to have it filled professionally. Since it was a new system, it had to have any moisture vacuumed out, and checked for leaks. I was charged $120 for an A/C service and $75 for 2 units of A-134, plus taxes, was total of $225. The mechanic detected 2 leaking o-rings with his "Magic Wand", and replaced them. I would not have been able to do this myself.

 

[PlymCrazy]

...This comes just in time, as the temperatures are supposed to be close to 30 degrees, Celsius, (95 F degrees) all this week....

Just in time indeed

 

[R413]

If a person wants the A/C to work correctly it needs to be evacuated before charging.
Why skip this step, you want cold air right?