Classic air
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scatpackbee
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No additional holes are required to drill except for the plastic fan motor blanking hole cover and the heater box support brackets. I installed threaded rivets in the factory fan holes on the firewall and drilled the plastic cover to accept the bolts in the factory hole location. The instructions say drill sheet metal screws into the firewall.
The original heater box is removed and the Classic Air box is mounted with the A/C lines going through the old fan motor hole in the firewall.
The original heater box is removed and the Classic Air box is mounted with the A/C lines going through the old fan motor hole in the firewall.
I would love to see some pictures of the install, thinking about buying their set up for my duster this winter.
Im thinking about getting this kit too but im more concerned with how well the compressor mounts and lines up with the pulleys.
Also wondering if I can use the original under dash vent assembly that was used on AC cars instead of using their vents.
1973 Dodge Dart Air Conditioning System | 73 Dodge Dart AC
Also wondering if I can use the original under dash vent assembly that was used on AC cars instead of using their vents.
1973 Dodge Dart Air Conditioning System | 73 Dodge Dart AC
aaadave
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get a hold of 6pk2goDemon. she installed a classic air system in a 72 demon with alot of pictures. i put one in my 72 dart, but didn't think to take pics. dave.
autopar3000
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@6pk2goDemon did you have a thread on your ac install? I'm also considering adding ac.
What mounting holes did you use thanks
autopar3000
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aaadave
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it's been several years since my install, but seems i had to drill into the bottom of the cowl with a self tapping screw to hold up the condenser. while i'm happy with mine, it didn't just fall right in like the instructions claim. be prepared to tweak a little. instructions like alot to be desired.
scatpackbee
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Yes you can use the factory under dash vent box. I used one on my installation instead of the Classic Air supplied vents. It took a little work but it does look way better.
How has the reliability of the system held up since you have had it for a few years?
The Classic Air System is designed for cars that came w/o AC from the factory. AC equipped cars have a different firewall & would require add'l fabrication. You didn't mention which you have?
My system has been installed for 6 years & still blows ice chips from the vents
aaadave
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as far as the reliability goes, it's been great. the cables are sloppy and cant get them just right, but that might be in my controls. takes a long time to defog when on defroster, not sure why, but other than that it cools just fine. i wish it had outside air capability, but you can just use the drivers side air vent. i'm running mine with a stock magnum a/c pump, so can't comment on the supplied sanden pump.
Mine is a factory AC car but their webpage is misleading. At first it reads as if the system is for non-AC cars only but down torwards the bottom it says "
A/C, Heat and Defrost. For non factory air & factory air vehicles."
I did email them several weeks ago to ask this specific question but never got a response from them.
A/C, Heat and Defrost. For non factory air & factory air vehicles."
I did email them several weeks ago to ask this specific question but never got a response from them.
aaadave
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the blower motor hole is larger on the a/c cars, but no biggie. i think it's mostly because of the heater controls. the classic cables use the non a/c heater levers, where the a/c controls are vacum controlled.
I cant imagine it would be too hard for me to make the controls work with the ac panel. How about the non-ac panel, will it fit in the same hole? Im sure I have one here in my stash.
aaadave
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ya, it will fit no problem. would be alot easier to do with a non a/c panel. you need the heat and defrost levers to hook the cables to. as far as the larger blower hole, just make a larger cover for it. several has put these units in a/c cars.
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