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CLIAQUARTET · 04-17-2002, 09:40 PM

I am looking to put an air conditioner into a 72 custom camper. The holes are in the dash and the compressor is already mounted but the rest is missing. I think it caught fire and they took it out. Where can I purchase the rest of the parts.

Hutch · 04-17-2002, 11:56 PM

There are a number of sources for these parts.
I would try local salvage yards or run an ad in you local paper. all 67 to 72 are virtually the same units.
Good used a/c parts got fast.
Best case scenario would be to get a complete unit from a parts truck.
It sounds as if you have the big parts already.
I am assuming that your truck is an a/c cab
With the heater box which has all the a/c stuff and maybe even the part in the front of the radiator. Maybe even the a/c control panel.

Some of the a/c parts are expendable like the dryer or expansion valves which require that they be replaced anytime the system has been opened for a period of time.
If you could find all the parts and get it working for less than $300 bucks feel lucky.
Go to LMC web site and order a catalog and try to identify what you have and what you need and talk to a local a/c mechanic for advice. http://www.lmctruck.com

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John Hutchison
Grapevine,Texas
76051
71 1/2 ton swb 307 pg
69 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 Roadster

04-17-2002, 09:40 PM	#1
CLIAQUARTET Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: HELENA Posts: 13	Air conditioner I am looking to put an air conditioner into a 72 custom camper. The holes are in the dash and the compressor is already mounted but the rest is missing. I think it caught fire and they took it out. Where can I purchase the rest of the parts.

04-17-2002, 11:56 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	There are a number of sources for these parts. I would try local salvage yards or run an ad in you local paper. all 67 to 72 are virtually the same units. Good used a/c parts got fast. Best case scenario would be to get a complete unit from a parts truck. It sounds as if you have the big parts already. I am assuming that your truck is an a/c cab With the heater box which has all the a/c stuff and maybe even the part in the front of the radiator. Maybe even the a/c control panel. Some of the a/c parts are expendable like the dryer or expansion valves which require that they be replaced anytime the system has been opened for a period of time. If you could find all the parts and get it working for less than $300 bucks feel lucky. Go to LMC web site and order a catalog and try to identify what you have and what you need and talk to a local a/c mechanic for advice. http://www.lmctruck.com ------------------ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 76051 71 1/2 ton swb 307 pg 69 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 Roadster __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS



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