BillGrissom
Well-Known Member
I would use the existing factory dash box. You can likely get a replacement motor since I got a spare for my 64 & 65 on rockauto for just $17. Otherwise, retrofit another motor or open yours and replace the brushes or bearings.
I would put a new Sanden compressor under the hood. You can get brackets for all engines. If a slant, many Aspen/Volare came w/ a Sanden (I have brackets via PickNPull). Use a newer parallel-flow condenser (more efficient, $50 ebay). Don't fret hoses. You can buy hose stock and O-ring fittings on ebay. I bought a ferrule crimper, but Oeticker stepless clamps are cheap and look professional, and just need a "nail puller" to crimp. Other options are Breeze screw clamps (smooth) or even the old ugly "locating finger" screw clamps they used on my 65 Newport (dealer or after-m) and they never leaked.
I would put a new Sanden compressor under the hood. You can get brackets for all engines. If a slant, many Aspen/Volare came w/ a Sanden (I have brackets via PickNPull). Use a newer parallel-flow condenser (more efficient, $50 ebay). Don't fret hoses. You can buy hose stock and O-ring fittings on ebay. I bought a ferrule crimper, but Oeticker stepless clamps are cheap and look professional, and just need a "nail puller" to crimp. Other options are Breeze screw clamps (smooth) or even the old ugly "locating finger" screw clamps they used on my 65 Newport (dealer or after-m) and they never leaked.