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E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best #126442 09/26/08 10:45 AM 09/26/08 10:45 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio holtzdog55 OP mopar
holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Just after some opinions on After market Air for e-bodies. Who has installed a system or kit and who was the manufacturer. Was it an easy or tough install???? Just doing some homework before I decide..... Thanks Moparts, Tony Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126443 09/26/08 04:48 PM 09/26/08 04:48 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	I have Bouchlin Performace stuff on both of my cars that are running. It's all stock behind the firewall and they supplied everything forword of the firewall. Small 134 compressor,condenssor and all hoses with ends. BTW I have a bubble crimper to make AC lines if you need help making your hoses when the time comes. JR is who answered my questions and both systems work good. I also got all the pulleys from them for my BB and everything fit the fit time. If your trying to decide if you want AC? Yes you do. I can help you set it up and I have a 134 machine to charge it. Last edited by Challenger 1; 09/26/08 04:52 PM.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: Challenger 1] #126444 09/26/08 06:05 PM 09/26/08 06:05 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio holtzdog55 OP mopar
holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Alot of questions come up...... Originally non-air car heater box only. Classic Auto Air which I was thinking about makes a kit that fits e-bodies and doesnt use original heater box, so I wouldn't have to redo it...kit goes for $1299 everything included lines/heater core/condensor/etc/etc. http://www.classicautoair.com/EBody7074.asp Would this be the way to go? Last edited by holtzdog55; 09/26/08 06:12 PM. Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126445 09/26/08 06:25 PM 09/26/08 06:25 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Yup that looks good. I lot of work would need to be done on the inside that way. I wonder if getting a stock AC dash and controls would be easier? But then I'm not sure about the firewall opening if you tried to use a stock setup inside and you don't have a AC box either. I'm sure it would rock, but would be a challenge to put in.(I'm talking dash) I think they are only one of a couple choices out there with a kit that detailed for a E body.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: Challenger 1] #126446 09/26/08 06:34 PM 09/26/08 06:34 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	I talked to one of the guys in Texas and he said it can be done easily in a weekend....they will do it in 1/2 day for 1,350.00....ha, ha! Was just trying to see if anyone here did one on their own and how it went...hopefully someone will come forward with a story.... Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126447 09/26/08 06:46 PM 09/26/08 06:46 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: I talked to one of the guys in Texas and he said it can be done easily in a weekend....they will do it in 1/2 day for 1,350.00....ha, ha! Was just trying to see if anyone here did one on their own and how it went...hopefully someone will come forward with a story.... I'm sure someone around here has done it and will speak up. $1350. for complete install and 134 charge,belts,pulleys,wiring and running ready to use is a pretty fair deal, if you ask me.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126448 09/26/08 06:49 PM 09/26/08 06:49 PM
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Andrewh master A Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,671	I did it in an early b. So I had to use the universal kit. Plus I made it harder and had a poly 318. It took 2 weekends to do it. Got everything mocked up in the engine compartment, and took it to a local shop to cut and crimp the lines. Then had a plate welded to bolt the new box to, with studs that bolted where the orignal heater box bolted to. I did not use the stock controls. I removed them and put in the electric controls, so I don't know how hard it is to get the stock heater controls working. I do know that it is backwards. Heat on the slider is for cold and cold is for heat, so I opted for the electric controls. The hardest part for me was getting the compressor lined up, but for an engine they make the kit for, it should be a bolt in. They supply a pulley that bolts infront of the crank pulley, and everything runs belts to that. It would be nicer if you could find an a/c donor motor for all the brackets and pulleys so you don't have to use much of their motor mounting stuff and make it cleaner looking, but you do need their plate(at least sb wise) for it to bolt to. Inside I image the a/c box is the same, just mounting hardware is different. It is a lot smaller than the 66 and up a/c boxes. It was smaller than the 65 heater only box, and that is about half the size of the 66 and up a/c box. There are several people that found a/c dashes and mounted stuff to it. I chose just to hang the vents under the dash.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: Challenger 1] #126449 09/26/08 10:17 PM 09/26/08 10:17 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Thats 1350.00 Plus the cost of the kit 1299.00 Last edited by holtzdog55; 09/26/08 10:18 PM. Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126450 09/26/08 10:47 PM 09/26/08 10:47 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: Thats 1350.00 Plus the cost of the kit 1299.00 I know... If you drove into their shop with a non AC running car and they took out the dash and cut and fit AC vents a and run the duckwork. Then then would replace and fit the new box run all the electric/cables. Then put it all back togeather is alot of work right there in the interior alone. I know yours is apart and it's not the same thing as above, really when you think about counting all the work up front too. 1350 aint bad labor charges which includes freon and belts and stuff like that. Good luck with your car, we got hookup one of these days.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: Challenger 1] #126451 09/28/08 12:33 PM 09/28/08 12:33 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Another question..... Do I have a Heater only box or an A/C box??? How can you tell the difference?? The reason I'm asking is when I took it apart there is a large foam piece that isnt in the kit I got from Detroit Muscle..... 4715707-box2.jpg (69 downloads) Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126452 09/28/08 12:33 PM 09/28/08 12:33 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	another pic... 4715708-box3.jpg (74 downloads) Last edited by holtzdog55; 09/28/08 12:35 PM. Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126453 09/28/08 12:34 PM 09/28/08 12:34 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	last one... Just checked and this is in the A/C foam kit....I guess the guy I got it frrom couple years ago was going to put A/C in too....so now the question is should I keep this and go for putting stock A/C parts in the interior and then getting someone to add the exterior stuff later??? Cost Difference etc.??? 4715710-Box1.jpg (73 downloads) Last edited by holtzdog55; 09/28/08 12:47 PM. Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126454 09/28/08 12:54 PM 09/28/08 12:54 PM
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Andrewh master A Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,671	it is about an even split in the price you saw. for the 1200 dollar kit from classic air, about 600 is interior, the rest is engine compartment stuff. If you put new stuff inside, then anyone can add the outside stuff later. The catch is the stock stuff doesn't fit your firewall.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126455 09/28/08 12:58 PM 09/28/08 12:58 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	It's a AC box with the evaparator missing. Reg heat boxes are cable controled and AC boxes are vacuum. Your'll have to change some stuff on the firewall if your gonna use it. I'm thinking you'll be better off using the kit since it's designed for a non AC firewall car.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: Challenger 1] #126456 09/28/08 01:38 PM 09/28/08 01:38 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Thanks for the quick advice....This is what was in the car??? Did fix a couple cracks in the casing so good a new now..... Tony aholtzapple@cinci.rr.com 513-543-6809 4715828-c3.jpg (78 downloads) Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126457 09/28/08 01:43 PM 09/28/08 01:43 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	inside.... 4715836-c35.jpg (83 downloads) Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126458 09/28/08 02:11 PM 09/28/08 02:11 PM
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BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,727 Florida	That is a A/C firewall

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126459 09/28/08 02:28 PM 09/28/08 02:28 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: If anyone is interested in this A/C box(was going to put in new foam but got the wrong kit), Let me know or make an offer. It looks like you got to keep it now, to go with your AC equipped firewall car. For sale ads are frowned upon in Q&A. "Polar Bear" is where I found a new evaparator for my challenger AC box. FYI

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: BDW] #126460 09/28/08 02:43 PM 09/28/08 02:43 PM
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cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	that is an AC firewall & you have an AC box. Just bolt it up, problem solved. Check the vacuum pods before installation. Mine leak at the shaft seal. Unfortunately no one makes a modern AC conversion kit for cars that already have AC. I'd love to have electronic actuated air blend doors instead of leaky shaft seals. Next step for you is to determine what you want underhood. engine/carb combo could affect this decision. Do you want V belts or serpentine? Do you want factory V compressor or Sanden? After figuring that out you just need to check if your missing any pieces, find them, and bolt it all together. Do you plan on using a rallye dash? Tav

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: Challenger 1] #126461 09/28/08 02:44 PM 09/28/08 02:44 PM
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cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	Quote: "Polar Bear" is where I found a new evaparator for my challenger AC box. FYI Wow! that's good info. Those are hard to come by. Tav

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: cataclysm80] #126462 09/28/08 03:15 PM 09/28/08 03:15 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Guess it pays to know what the heck you are working with ....Didnt think this was an A/C car since the dash didnt have any A/C vents????? Guess I'll need an A/C dash, allthe vents etc, and A/C controls and bezel.... It did have a rallye dash(vin says it was a rallye car). It also had the rallye A/C bezel but with a NON-Rallye switch in it....done sold all that and now have the heater control.... Always something to mess with....more money!!!!! 440 4 barrel 750 holley?? Brother is the car guy putting things together.....I really dont know too much but learning alot over the last 2 years!!!! 4715978-DSC01146.JPG (133 downloads) Last edited by holtzdog55; 09/28/08 03:23 PM. Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126463 09/28/08 04:48 PM 09/28/08 04:48 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Complete systems, or individual parts. Classic Auto Air can rebuild nearly any air conditioning part from your 1950's through 1970's Dodge, Plymouth & Chrysler! Compressors & Clutches Compressor Conversion Kits Condensers MOPAR Sanden Conversion Kits Evaporator and Heater Plenums Evaporators Expansion Valves Filter-Driers Heater Control Valves Heater Core Hoses & Lines CALL US IF YOU DO NOT SEE THE SERVICE OR PART YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! I'll have to call these guys and check to see what it costs to restore to original....to be continued.... Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: cataclysm80] #126464 09/28/08 04:58 PM 09/28/08 04:58 PM
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71rm23 master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None	Quote: Quote: "Polar Bear" is where I found a new evaparator for my challenger AC box. FYI Wow! that's good info. Those are hard to come by. Tav Who or where is "Polar Bear"? Web site? I too need a evap. core

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: 71rm23] #126465 09/28/08 05:06 PM 09/28/08 05:06 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Quote: "Polar Bear" is where I found a new evaparator for my challenger AC box. FYI Wow! that's good info. Those are hard to come by. Tav Who or where is "Polar Bear"? Web site? I too need a evap. core web page

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: Challenger 1] #126466 09/28/08 05:18 PM 09/28/08 05:18 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	we will have to hook up sometime....would you happen to have pics of how the A/C box looks with the evaporator and whatever else I'm missing.....I'll save the link to Polar Bear.... Thanks, Tony Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126467 09/28/08 05:33 PM 09/28/08 05:33 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Evidence that my car came from somewhere that had red soil....Mars? Tumbled them clean.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: Challenger 1] #126468 09/28/08 05:39 PM 09/28/08 05:39 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	great pics....Did you redo the box yourself??? where did you get the large piece of insulation that goes on ,I guess the front?? 4716196-box1.jpg (118 downloads) Last edited by holtzdog55; 09/28/08 05:42 PM. Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126469 09/28/08 06:01 PM 09/28/08 06:01 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Yes I redid two different boxes in the last couple years. There's firewall insulation kits and interior kits and cowel insulation available.There's a ton of places that sell it, look for a Moparts sponsor. When I did the box/car in 05 I reused all the black rubber gaskets and made ones for the doors out of the foil isulation which I used throughout the car too. The second one I did I got 71TAs gaskets(the detailed instructions scared me.lol) It's a great kit though. Cowel insulation.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: Challenger 1] #126470 09/28/08 07:40 PM 09/28/08 07:40 PM
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miketyler enthusiast M Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 350 Grand Prairie, Texas	Wow Challenger 1 - I thought I was the only one running Sanden with dual belts. Mine was all custom as I dont believe Bouchillion had a kit like that when I needed it. Mine is all stock inside, all custom AC from the firewall forward. Rebuilt my airbox and everything. Looks good! Last edited by miketyler; 09/28/08 07:47 PM.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: Challenger 1] #126471 09/28/08 08:24 PM 09/28/08 08:24 PM
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cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	Quote: Evidence that my car came from somewhere that had red soil....Mars? As rust free as that car is, I'd guess Arizona. Tav

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126472 09/28/08 08:50 PM 09/28/08 08:50 PM
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cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	What year is your car? Does it have H51 on the fender tag? (that's the code for AC) Does the VIN on your dash pad match the one on the fender tag? If your original dash pad has been swapped out for another one, it's a really good idea to check and make sure you have the right VIN on there. Compare with radiator support # & cowl #. If you'd like to post your fender tag info, we can do a complete decode for you and you'll then know for sure what you're working with. I've changed a NON-AC car into an AC car before using all factory parts. It's a lot of work, but can be done. The windshield defogger ductwork is different for AC cars, so test fit yours with the AC box installed to see what you've got. If you're going to run a rallye dash, you'll need a rallye dash AC control. That might be a tough find. you'll need an AC dash pad, right & left AC ducting, and AC vents. There are some small differences in the AC vents (width of white stripe, ridges on directional adjuster tab, rubber flap to close vent) you might want to make sure you get a matching set. AC cars also had a long skinny plastic trim piece that mounts to the bottom of the dash frame to help hide the AC box from sight. It's not necessary if you don't want it, but it would have had one originally. You mentioned the car was a rallye. That would make it a 72-74 challenger. Since those cars didn't come with 440 4 barrels, I'm guessing you're going for a custom thing, not an all original look. If that's the case, I'd reccomend the Sanden compressor over the stock unit. The Sanden takes 9 times less horsepower to operate. Whether you use V or serpentine belts is still up to you. Tav

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: cataclysm80] #126473 09/28/08 09:02 PM 09/28/08 09:02 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Evidence that my car came from somewhere that had red soil....Mars? As rust free as that car is, I'd guess Arizona. Tav I'd bet your right as it is a N95 car. Miketyler, Back in 05 I ordered up everything that was needed up front for a BB including pulleys, they sent everything and it fit perfect the first time. I don't think I asked for dual belts, but thats how it came? It fits under my shaker too. Seriously your car looks killer! Very nice. Sure is nice cruising with AC isn't it.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: cataclysm80] #126474 09/28/08 11:54 PM 09/28/08 11:54 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	No fender tag....supposed to be a 72 rallye JS23G2B42.... vin on the dash same as title???? I'll have to have my brother check on the cowl and radiator support as you suggested. Funny that it's an A/C Firewall...and the Dash didnt have any vents in it??? thinking someone put a different dash in it and just used that vin for a title....is that legal?? Title says "Rebuilt Salvage"???? Basically just want to have a really nice drivable Challenger....nothing special like #'s matching etc. This was according to the vin a 318 4 speed(now auto) car....no big deal. My brother has a few Cuda's he races and drives...so he put together the 440 in the pic awaiting to go in after the body work is done....could be awhile....thats my story and I'm sticking to it!! Think I'll eventually go the same route Challenger1 did.... 4716990-DCP_2122.JPG (119 downloads) Last edited by holtzdog55; 09/29/08 12:05 AM. Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126475 09/29/08 01:12 AM 09/29/08 01:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida C cataclysm80 master
cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	That VIN is for a 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye hardtop with 318 engine built at Hamtramck. The VIN does NOT specify transmission type. It doesn't really matter what the title says. Titles are easy to get with a title service through the mail for any VIN # you can dream up and write down. I think your supposed to have matching #'s on the car in 3 places. Your options are... VIN plate on dash fender tag on inner fender door sticker on drivers door radiator support # cowl # engine # transmission # You should Definitely check into this before spending a lot of money on the car! Do you have the original transmission or door sticker? Tav

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: cataclysm80] #126476 09/29/08 08:47 AM 09/29/08 08:47 AM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	the only thing that should be original is the cowl and radiator support. So what happens if they don't match??? I'm trying not to spend a fortune.....just want a nice ride. so far probably 15-20K Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: cataclysm80] #126477 09/29/08 06:43 PM 09/29/08 06:43 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Numbers on Vin tag on dash and #'s on radiator support match!! So....I wonder why the dash wasnt an A/C dash since it was an A/C firewall?? Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126478 09/29/08 08:00 PM 09/29/08 08:00 PM
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miketyler enthusiast M Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 350 Grand Prairie, Texas	I would think if you shop hard, and use the original inside cabin equipment and replace the parts forward of the fireall you could get out for around $600 or maybe even less. I got my polished Sanden on Ebay for $150, the VintageAire universal line kit with all hose nd connections and dryer for $100, a new 26" tru-flow condensor for $60, maybe $50-$60 or so for some ready-to-bend aluminum lines, $30 expansion valve, a NOS AC selector/controller for $40 and I cant remember what I paid for the clutch switch (<$100). I did spend quite a few hours making up the compressor brackets.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126479 09/30/08 08:56 AM 09/30/08 08:56 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida C cataclysm80 master
cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	Quote: Numbers on Vin tag on dash and #'s on radiator support match!! So....I wonder why the dash wasnt an A/C dash since it was an A/C firewall?? Good to hear you've got the right VIN on your dash for the car. Someone probably got a good deal on that non AC dashpad and swapped it in. Tav

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: holtzdog55] #126480 09/30/08 11:55 AM 09/30/08 11:55 AM
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jbc426 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,277 West Coast, USA	Has anyone tried the Bouchlin Performace brakets that mount the compressor down below the alternator, effectively hiding most visual evidence of the A/C installation in the engine compartment? 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's best [Re: jbc426] #126481 09/30/08 12:02 PM 09/30/08 12:02 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: Has anyone tried the Bouchlin Performace brakets that mount the compressor down below the alternator, effectively hiding most visual evidence of the A/C installation in the engine compartment? No I haven't, Bouchilin tells me you can't use a mech fuel pump with the low mount.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: 71rm23] #126482 09/30/08 01:47 PM 09/30/08 01:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Quote: "Polar Bear" is where I found a new evaparator for my challenger AC box. FYI Wow! that's good info. Those are hard to come by. Tav Who or where is "Polar Bear"? Web site? I too need a evap. core There's been some confusion as to the right part# So I found my invoice dated 6-20-07 Invoice# 445997 Item# is 610-7975 So if Gretchen @Polar Bear has trouble finding the right core for you, this should clear things up. Looks like this one fits at least 71 B & E bodys from what I can tell.

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: Challenger 1] #126483 09/30/08 02:50 PM 09/30/08 02:50 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida C cataclysm80 master
cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	stock E body evaporators should be the same 70-74. I've used a below the alternator mounted Sanden compressor on my AAR, but it's not from bouchillon, it's from a guy I met at a show. Yes, I had to switch to an electric fuel pump. Tav

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: Challenger 1] #126484 09/30/08 03:02 PM 09/30/08 03:02 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio holtzdog55 OP mopar
holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	There's been some confusion as to the right part# So I found my invoice dated 6-20-07 Invoice# 445997 Item# is 610-7975 So if Gretchen @Polar Bear has trouble finding the right core for you, this should clear things up. Looks like this one fits at least 71 B & E bodys from what I can tell. Just spoke with Gretchen. She found info, does not have in stock and checking to see if/when they can get them. I will let you know when she gets back with me. She sent me a pic: here it is..... 4720375-EV7975.jpg (79 downloads) Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126485 09/30/08 03:11 PM 09/30/08 03:11 PM
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holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	They have them on ebay for $225.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-71-72-...emZ180292694933 Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126486 09/30/08 06:16 PM 09/30/08 06:16 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio holtzdog55 OP mopar
holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Quote: There's been some confusion as to the right part# So I found my invoice dated 6-20-07 Invoice# 445997 Item# is 610-7975 So if Gretchen @Polar Bear has trouble finding the right core for you, this should clear things up. Looks like this one fits at least 71 B & E bodys from what I can tell. Just spoke with Gretchen. She found info, does not have in stock and checking to see if/when they can get them. I will let you know when she gets back with me. She sent me a pic: here it is..... Got this from Gretchen: Hello Tony; I just heard from the warehouse. They don't have any in stock, and they are no longer made by the normal supplier. I will continue to look tomorrow. If you find one, please let me know Thank you Gretchen So....if anyone knows where to get one let me know....other than ebay....theirs is 225..should be able to get it a bit cheaper. If not I guess ebay will have to do!! 4720788-EV7975.jpg (72 downloads) Finally Done....BEERS!!!

Re: E-body After market Air, Ease of Install & who's [Re: holtzdog55] #126487 10/01/08 10:35 AM 10/01/08 10:35 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio holtzdog55 OP mopar
holtzdog55 OP mopar Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 445 Fairfield, Ohio	Would anyone have some pics of the VENT TUBES that I will need??? I just bought one on Ebay but want to make sure of what I really need.....how many vent tubes are there?? 3? 4? Thanks again..... Tony Finally Done....BEERS!!!

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