Anyone convert from R12 to 134a in factory 1965 Valiant/Barracuda?

[dibbons]

Some day I will gather parts to restore the A/C in my '65 Formula S. Just trying to think ahead.

 

[lemondana]

Go to a swap meet and buy some R12. It will be expensive, but you won't be sorry. R134 just don't cool as good as R12 does.

 

[65 Dartman]

I will be adding the factory underdash AC to my 65 Dart wagon and a modified system in the engine compartment. Will be using a Sanden compressor already set up for 134. The reset of the underhood components will all be stock-looking and set up for 134 - 134-compatible O Rings, rebuilt factory horizontal drier, the new compressor and getting the factory hoses rebuilt to be compatible with 134.

 

[whitepunkonnitro]

Ive been charging R12 systems with 134 for as long as it has been around.
Never lost a stock seal or compressor, cools adequately.
Throw an Ester oil shot in before you add freon, and dont stress it.