For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

F.A.A.benny · 07-16-2017, 02:05 PM

Thought I'd post a video for you guys thinking about doing this to your boxes. It can be done to look very nice. Basically showing a before and after final assembly of the boxes describing all the parts that go to it.
https://youtu.be/Ickwhdl-1Hw

Lanman1972 · 07-16-2017, 02:35 PM

On my list of things to do, thanks

Already Gone · 07-16-2017, 03:10 PM

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F.A.A.benny · 07-17-2017, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

On my list of things to do, thanks

No problem. I have a couple more videos uploaded on YouTube. Plan on making some more that might be helpful to some guys.

1SG.Rob · 07-17-2017, 01:44 PM

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In The Ten Ring · 07-17-2017, 01:59 PM

I did this, not as well though. I wish I could have removed my internal door (flapper) but guys on here talked me out of it. I was able to repaint the outside side, at least that won't rust.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-17-2017, 02:07 PM

First rate Benny, no question.

35boulder · 07-17-2017, 02:40 PM

Thanks for uploading your product. Looks nice. Are you refurbishing for others?
Thanks again.

F.A.A.benny · 07-18-2017, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

First rate Benny, no question.

Thanks Tony

engineer_gregh · 07-18-2017, 03:37 PM

Benny I couldn't have finished my rebuild without your help. First rate! Thank you sir.

F.A.A.benny · 07-19-2017, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

benny i couldn't have finished my rebuild without your help. First rate! Thank you sir.

👍👍

**mattfranklin** · 07-19-2017, 06:51 PM

On my list. Subscribed.

engineer_gregh · 07-20-2017, 07:21 AM

Benny if you can please post pictures and document the work you do on apacheIvan's truck. Of course with his permission. His truck is a great example of what a lot of folks are dealing with on their A/C.

hdff · 07-20-2017, 10:10 AM

Benny refurbished my ac box and heater box. He did a great job!

RenoKeene · 07-20-2017, 11:32 AM

Hi Banny, sorry I forgot to let you know we received the A/C unit you sent us (I have yet to install it). You do excellent work, thank you very much.

F.A.A.benny · 07-21-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Hi Banny, sorry I forgot to let you know we received the A/C unit you sent us (I have yet to install it). You do excellent work, thank you very much.

No problem. Send me some pics when it's installed if you can.

ApacheIvan · 07-21-2017, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

Benny if you can please post pictures and document the work you do on apacheIvan's truck. Of course with his permission. His truck is a great example of what a lot of folks are dealing with on their A/C.

Benny said he doesn't service the AC

I was going to take it to him for help..

ApacheIvan · 07-21-2017, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hdff

Benny refurbished my ac box and heater box. He did a great job!

Hey Benny, what did you use on the outside of the box once you had it all clean. I stripped all the paint off mine, it looks very light, did you use any clear over it or use any product once you have it clean?

F.A.A.benny · 07-21-2017, 11:37 PM

I guess i shouldn't have put it that way. What I meant by not doing service work is that I primarily do restoration of the parts. I can and have taken jobs when it was a complete restoration with installation where the owner is in no hurry. And that's pretty much the only service type jobs I take. Because the parts restoration jobs take up most of my time. And yes the housings are bead blasted and cleared.

F.A.A.benny · 07-22-2017, 12:01 AM

ApacheIvan, if you would like to take it to a place that works with r12, check out McCain's A/C auto repair in Dallas. They work on classics and still work with r12.

ApacheIvan · 07-22-2017, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.A.A.benny

ApacheIvan, if you would like to take it to a place that works with r12, check out McCain's A/C auto repair in Dallas. They work on classics and still work with r12.

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I will look them up. Do you think I should just get the r12 muffler, disassemble everything and clean it out, buy a new drier and put it all back together dry?

F.A.A.benny · 07-22-2017, 12:12 AM

You can do that. Then just take to them and have them charge it

ApacheIvan · 07-22-2017, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by F.A.A.benny

You can do that. Then just take to them and have them charge it

Do you recommend I put oil in the system when I put it back together? When I put it together the first time the guy that put in the r134 said I was supposed to pre-oil the compressor, put oil in the condenser and drier. Is that right? If so, I think our systems are supposed to have 8oz of oil. Do I put all 8 in before sealing it all up? then they just put the R12 in it?

F.A.A.benny · 07-22-2017, 12:27 AM

I would do that but it's 11 oz

ApacheIvan · 07-22-2017, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by F.A.A.benny

I would do that but it's 11 oz

Thanks, so put all 11 oz in before sealing it up? You actually put oil in the drier too?

It is 3.25lbs of R12 yes?

07-16-2017, 02:05 PM	#1
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Thought I'd post a video for you guys thinking about doing this to your boxes. It can be done to look very nice. Basically showing a before and after final assembly of the boxes describing all the parts that go to it. https://youtu.be/Ickwhdl-1Hw

07-16-2017, 02:35 PM	#2
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In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes I did this, not as well though. I wish I could have removed my internal door (flapper) but guys on here talked me out of it. I was able to repaint the outside side, at least that won't rust.

07-17-2017, 02:07 PM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,114	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes First rate Benny, no question. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-17-2017, 02:40 PM	#8
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Thanks for uploading your product. Looks nice. Are you refurbishing for others? Thanks again.

07-18-2017, 03:37 PM	#10
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Benny I couldn't have finished my rebuild without your help. First rate! Thank you sir. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

07-19-2017, 06:51 PM	#12
mattfranklin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 799	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes On my list. Subscribed. __________________ (Very) Slow-Going Build Thread: Stock 1970 Short Step with Stock 1970 LT-1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567340

07-20-2017, 07:21 AM	#13
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Benny if you can please post pictures and document the work you do on apacheIvan's truck. Of course with his permission. His truck is a great example of what a lot of folks are dealing with on their A/C. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

07-20-2017, 10:10 AM	#14
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Benny refurbished my ac box and heater box. He did a great job! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-20-2017, 11:32 AM	#15
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,008	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Hi Banny, sorry I forgot to let you know we received the A/C unit you sent us (I have yet to install it). You do excellent work, thank you very much. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-21-2017, 11:37 PM	#19
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes I guess i shouldn't have put it that way. What I meant by not doing service work is that I primarily do restoration of the parts. I can and have taken jobs when it was a complete restoration with installation where the owner is in no hurry. And that's pretty much the only service type jobs I take. Because the parts restoration jobs take up most of my time. And yes the housings are bead blasted and cleared.

07-22-2017, 12:01 AM	#20
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes ApacheIvan, if you would like to take it to a place that works with r12, check out McCain's A/C auto repair in Dallas. They work on classics and still work with r12.

07-22-2017, 12:12 AM	#22
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes You can do that. Then just take to them and have them charge it



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F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes I would do that but it's 11 oz

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