64 Dart A/C

64 Dart A/C

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65 Dartman said
Integrated factory air with the heat, defrost and AC controlled by the 5 push button unit in the dash started in 65 as an option. What you call factory air (the underdash unit with it’s own controls) was either dealer-installed or aftermarket. Other than taking up some real estate, there’s nothing wrong with that type of AC unit. For the Underhood parts, the factory V twin compressor (although a heavy SOB) works just fine as does the other compressors of that era or use a late model Sanden compressor. Aftermarket driers can easily be sourced as well as lines and the condenser. Not even Vintage Air makes a bolt-in kit for the early A’s. Try running a search in the heating AC section of the forum for pics.

Thanks for the info! I forgot to mention this is a 6cyl 225 so not a bunch of extra hp to push an older compressor. This car must have had a dealer installed unit. There is a sticker on the back window that says "FrigiKing Air Conditioned" mfg'd by Frigidkar. lol. What we have are two different air boxes and heater controls, but no under dash(condender) unit, the original dryer(open to atmosphere for God know s how long, the old expansion valve and a few other things. No compressor, bracket or hoses. I'm assuming we might as well get the entire system if we go that route.