AC install

[Texas charger 73]

I just recently purchased the underhood ac kit from Bouchillian performance for my Charger... i have already rebuilt the under dash factory ac/heat box.. 1973 Charger Small block... anyone have any tips or tricks/ things i may need to watch for? I

have installed ac on newer vehicles, but this my first classic.

 

[pnora]

It would help to know what compressor you are using. You might want to consult Classic auto air for what they say. I bought the universal hose and condenser kit along with the tools and made my system the way I wanted to.

 

[Texas charger 73]

It would help to know what compressor you are using. You might want to consult Classic auto air for what they say. I bought the universal hose and condenser kit along with the tools and made my system the way I wanted to.

it's all a specific kit just for this car.

 

[pnora]

it's all a specific kit just for this car.

Looks like that's all you need. You can buy a cheap Chinese crimper for the fittings or you will have to source a shop in your area to crimp them.

 

[Texas charger 73]

I'll see what kind of crimpers I can find

 

[pnora]

This is what I bought and it works great. I did all mine and have helped others that paid for the tool in beer donations. They make a 20 buck cheaper that you manually crimp in a vise, but the hydraulic one is so much nicer. VEVOR Hydraulic Hose Crimper 5/16"-5/8" A/C Hose Crimping Tool 7 Pairs of Dies | eBay

 

[Darter6]

I have that one shown above. I found it used from a guy. Works very well.

 

[Texas charger 73]

guess I need to get me one.

 

[Kern Dog]

See these threads....

Installing Classic Auto Air in a '70 Charger

Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite