Retro Fit Factory A/C into Original non-A/C 1968 Barracuda Convertible
The compressor, clutch, brackets and pulleys are of course only part of what you'll need. You'll still need the condenser, receiver/dryer, expansion valve, evaporator and box, and controls. Do you care if it looks factory, or are you just looking to take advantage of something that's available to you now? There are companies that offer kits made to fit A/C systems in these older cars. You might be able to buy the rest of what you need from one of those companies. If you want it to look like a factory installed system, you'll need to swap out the firewall, as they were different depending on if the car was equipped with A/C or not. As noted by mcodecuda above, the fan motor is in a different location on factory A/C cars, which is why there is a different firewall. That's why you may want to consider an aftermarket kit or a dealer installed kit for the parts you still need.
Here's a little info on the dealer installed systems.
There's more to it, but depending on the year of the engine and A/C components, it could be a good start. You want to get brackets and pulleys as a matched set to ensure everything lines up, and that sounds like what is on the engine.
The compressor, clutch, brackets and pulleys are of course only part of what you'll need. You'll still need the condenser, receiver/dryer, expansion valve, evaporator and box, and controls. Do you care if it looks factory, or are you just looking to take advantage of something that's available to you now? There are companies that offer kits made to fit A/C systems in these older cars. You might be able to buy the rest of what you need from one of those companies. If you want it to look like a factory installed system, you'll need to swap out the firewall, as they were different depending on if the car was equipped with A/C or not. As noted by mcodecuda above, the fan motor is in a different location on factory A/C cars, which is why there is a different firewall. That's why you may want to consider an aftermarket kit or a dealer installed kit for the parts you still need.
Here's a little info on the dealer installed systems.
