Hey all! Newbie to the board; long time (22yr) pinto owner.
With gas prices going up and up, looking to get an econobox going.
Well, the car is in pieces, some of which I don't have any more. Particularly the AC parts; although I do have the evaporator! I have researched parts and just about everything else is available new: exp valve, hoses can be made up locally. I can't find a new condenser, although I think if I can find out the dimensions of the factory unit, I cold make up the brackets (mig does wonders!), it just needs to mechanically fit and be large enough for the cooling.
I'm in no rush, as the car is in pieces and probably 6-9 months from driveable.
In the end, if I'm going to daily drive the car in phoenix heat, I NEED AC!
Questions:
1) Has anyone converted an R12 system to R134? Any issues? Caveats?
2) The original compressor is a York. Has anyone tried a sanden? Just looking to lighten up the load on the motor.
3) Anyone have a source for a factory air evaporator for a '72?
Thanks!
Tony