Early Slant Six A/C Success
1961 Lancer
Good news: Found only one company that offered a SS (Slant Six) a/c kit - Nostalgic Air in Florida.
Bad news: bracket kit doesn't fit EARLY A-bodies where the engine is pushed close to the radiator and support.
Solution: modify an original SS a/c bracket
Moved the battery to the trunk (20' of 2ga jumper cable - Amazon $30) to roll the compressor and position the hose fittings.
Condenser fits well in the space behind the grill, in front of the radiator
Underdash unit (a/c, heat, defrost) is also a custom fit, but is very thin - no knee knocking.
If you order this kit please tell them you heard about it from "doc" in Texas. He's a good dude to work with.
Hope this helps someone.
1961 Lancer
Good news: Found only one company that offered a SS (Slant Six) a/c kit - Nostalgic Air in Florida.
Bad news: bracket kit doesn't fit EARLY A-bodies where the engine is pushed close to the radiator and support.
Solution: modify an original SS a/c bracket
Moved the battery to the trunk (20' of 2ga jumper cable - Amazon $30) to roll the compressor and position the hose fittings.
Condenser fits well in the space behind the grill, in front of the radiator
Underdash unit (a/c, heat, defrost) is also a custom fit, but is very thin - no knee knocking.
If you order this kit please tell them you heard about it from "doc" in Texas. He's a good dude to work with.
Hope this helps someone.
