Dopey question

[FISHBREATH]

This might seem dopey to most of you, but I have never dealt with air conditioning in an old muscle car (or any other car for that matter).

I am preparing to pull the 318 from my '68 'Cuda. It has factory air conditioning. Upon reassembly, I plan to use a more modern air conditioner with a scroll compressor and more readily available refrigerant (definitely need AC in southeast Texas).

The problem is that I have never disconnected an AC system. What do I need to do to accomplish this? Simply crack a hose nut and let it bleed out? Is there a market for the old parts?

Thanks for any help.

 

[65 Dartman]

The correct (and enviromentally friendly) way would be to have an AC shop recover the refrigerant (if any is still present). You've mentioned another method too.

 

[FISHBREATH]

OK, it's the "other method" for me. The amount of freon remaining in the system would be like a fart in a hurricane by now. Thanks.

 

[4spdragtop]

If you have all the stuff for the convert, take it to a shop and have them do it. CFC's last for damn near forever