AIR CONDITIONING 1957 MODEL
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AIR CONDITIONING 1957 MODEL
Has anyone put Air Conditioning into a 1957 model ? If so your input and experience with that project would be greatly appreciated along with finished interior photos would be great .
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Re: AIR CONDITIONING 1957 MODEL
HI Bob I am ready to pull the trigger on air conditioning too. Looking forward to hearing from our members.BOB FERGUSON wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2017 2:20 pm Has anyone put Air Conditioning into a 1957 model ? If so your input and experience with that project would be greatly appreciated along with finished interior photos would be great .
Re: AIR CONDITIONING 1957 MODEL
I installed a Classic Air kit in my 57, Nice kit. Uses the original controls, has a bilt in evaporator/heater in place of the current heater box. Also has nice small outlets that mount under the dash. Very clean.
57 D code Colonial White
Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
West Newton, PA
Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
West Newton, PA
Re: AIR CONDITIONING 1957 MODEL
any pictures on install would really help. Especially compressor assembly
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Did you have to modify anything under the dash, for the installation?
Did you locate the evap. in the center, or far to the right side?
My 56, looks like the door braces may need modified, to mount it in the center.
Did you locate the evap. in the center, or far to the right side?
My 56, looks like the door braces may need modified, to mount it in the center.
Re: AIR CONDITIONING 1957 MODEL
The Compressor bracket that came with in the kit for the Classic Air is for a Generator, I found a bracket from a guy in Texas Don at Fordcraft 972-423-4636 that has brackets that worked perfect. You have to drill and tap the the timing gear housing for the top inner mount. Not a big challenge. I sent all the info to Classic Air so they may now offer a bracket for an alternator now. The only other mod is you must remove the right side body brace under the dash and leave it off. I have had no ill effects so far. Good luck.
Dave
57 D code Colonial White
Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
West Newton, PA
Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
West Newton, PA