deuce a/c project

[m-35tom]

some had speculated that mounting an a/c compressor on the deuce would be rather difficult. almost finished, i can say that it was surprisingly simple. still need to make rear brace, but have template made so just have to shape the 5/16 plate and drill holes.


update, compressor finished, condenser mounted, evap in progress, hoses on tuesday.

tom

 

[Keith_J]

Nice! What are the specifics? Aftermarket or stripped off of a factory setup?

All you need is dual channel ABS to make it perfect.

 

[Recovry4x4]

621 is getting A/C! Nice!

 

[Mr.Six]

sounds pretty awesome! a/c here in texas would be NICE!

 

[frodobaggins]

Now go out and do it on the other side so I can see
(I'm adding a 12v alt in the location you chose)

 

[m-35tom]

new SD508 compressor, $155
new condenser, $90
new evaporator, $135
2 belts, $34
hose fittings, $17

 

[TexAndy]

whoa, nice!

It's been in the mid to upper 100s here for the past couple months. Definitely need to know more about this.

Don't be bashful about updates. I want to see how effective it is.

 

[Lonesome715]

I am looking forward to doing the same thing. I plan to use the spot where the air compressor is though.

 

[chvss65]

nice

 

[avengeusa]

nice, but i would have to lose my 12 volt add on alternator, i used that spot already

 

[clinto]

new SD508 compressor, $155
new condenser, $90
new evaporator, $135
2 belts, $34
hose fittings, $17

Ok, now what are you using as a box (blower/evaporator) assy and will the defroster still be run off the standard heater & ducting?

Tom, you should make a few of these a/c compressor mounting brackets.......

 

[cranetruck]

Clinto, he has a fuel burning heater on the passenger side (below the dash), so there are some differences to the ducting already, I would think.

 

[m-35tom]

i have the template for the rear mount, the 2 others are just 1/4" by 1 1/4" cold rolled stock. the fan only clears the compresor shaft by 1/16"!! but anything is enough........

 

[m-35tom]

posted more pics in the first message...........

 

[mikew]

Where are you going to run the refrigerant lines with it mounted up high like that?

I intend to mount my compressor like yours but use an under-dash AC and Heat unit found here:

UD-105HC Under-Dash Heat and Air Evaporator Unit - Underdash Evaporator Units

It will require some modification to connect the defroster, but that shouldn't be too bad.

I'll run all the lines through the hole where the original heat duct ran.

Mike

 

[yeager1]

Tom,
That unit looks nice! How many BTU's and how much?

 

[steelandcanvas]

Very nice Tom.

 

[bigtoyman]

anxiously awaiting more news on ac project......

 

[m-35tom]

well, i doubt we will get enough hot weather here this year for any more meaningful test results, but on a 80° day with full sun and the windows up it was nice. air from evap was 44°

tom

 

[Rattlewagon]

What was the evap box from? I like the clean underhood install too!

Very nice Tom!