AC lines and components

[Swinger 71]

Hi all looking for clear pictures of the factory A/c setup on 68-72 dart
I’m reinstalling A/C on a factory 1972 dart swinger and making sure . I have everything for the interior. I am missing the cooling lines , condenser , and wiring harness I believe vacuum stuff too ? Any help I’d appreciate it

 

[ACME SS]

You sure that is a 72? That looks like a 70-71 grill. Best looking grill in my opinion but as far as I know it was a 70-71. Sorry, no help on the factory AC.

 

[Swinger 71]

It’s 72 with a 71 grill I believe the ac components were all the same from 67-68 except the vents

 

[CRUZE 418]

Wow, if you are starting from scratch, you have a lot of stuff to acquire. I can get you pictures from under the hood, but for the inside, well, my car is back together. '72 Dart.
Some was just selling a whole set up on fabo with in the last 2 weeks?

 

[67Dart273]

One thing you want to do is run over to MyMopar and download a free factory service manual, and maybe also the closest match to a parts manual. You may have to settle for Dodge/ vs Plymouth or vise versa

 

[Demonic]

You want new hoses and condenser, believe me. I'd look for a good liquid line - the hard line that runs down the R fenderwell. There are "update" packages that sell the compressor w new hoses and expansion valve. The websites aren't great for most of these outfits, you'd likely have to call.

https://www.vintageair.com/custom/product-pop.php?pn=31700-VBD

 

[340sFastback]

The pulley offsets are different on the '68 - '69 small blocks. My '69 340 had a single pulley to the compressor and compressor belt not run to alternator like the later models. I believe the AC lines are the same across the years though.

There are kits to upgrade to a modern compressor if you decide to go that route:

70-74 Dodge/Plymouth Small Block A/C Upgrade Kit STAGE-1

 

[1971 CY Dodge Dart]

 

[CRUZE 418]

Your spray cans got mixed up, black engine bay?

 

[Swinger 71]

Your spray cans got mixed up, black engine bay?

Ikr car was originally olive green and we bought it like this. I hate it because it’s a GM thing ew

 

[CRUZE 418]

If it isn't catalyzed, I would be tempted to go after it with lacquer thinner and remove it. Scuff it and paint it yellow. Little visqueen and tape.

 

[BillGrissom]

The engine matters. The transmission appears like for a small-block V-8, but no expert. Presumably, it was a factory AC car. If not, the firewall differs so a factory setup is not an option. Only use the RV-2 compressor beast if you want to stay original, otherwise a small Sanden compressor would be much smaller, lighter and less costly. Bouichillon and others sell brackets. Pulleys and belts add much fun complication. I think you can re-rubber your existing AC hoses. I have done that on other cars. I cut the ferrules off with a hacksaw and grinder (M-B used very thick ferrules). I have the Mastercool crimper, but you could also use Oeticker stepless ear clamps or even screw hose clamps. Only use "barrier" type hose.