Junkyard AC in a 56? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dusty4 · 03-22-2008, 07:50 AM

Anybody done it? Any particular donor rig I could consider? Thanks upfront, Dusty

CAL 58 GMC · 03-22-2008, 08:33 PM

They never had it. Try Vintage Air, Hot Rod Air or Old Air Products.
Old Airhttp://www.oldairproducts.com/shop/
Vintage Air http://www.vintageair.com/
Hot Rod Air http://www.hotrodair.com/

Dusty4 · 03-23-2008, 03:26 AM

Thanks, but I didn't mean 56 OEM ac, more like 2006 chev truck to 1956 chev truck. Is there a reasonable way to avoid the $1000 solution? My money tree looks a little wilted.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-23-2008, 05:10 AM

I can't say I know or heard of anyone adapting a newer modern AC swap.

magsnubby · 03-23-2008, 05:34 AM

I've saw it done several times. If you know what you're doing (meaning experienced AC man) it can come out decent. Without any leaks. But very few come out looking anywhere near decent. Or don't leak.

Kits might look really expensive in the catalog, but when you consider you can order a kit designed for your particular vehicle, and everything is new, you're way ahead ordering a kit.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-23-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magsnubby

Kits might look really expensive in the catalog, but when you consider you can order a kit designed for your particular vehicle, and everything is new, you're way ahead ordering a kit.

Well said magsnubby! I agree. I hated to dish out $1000 bucks on my AC, but I'am glade I did. The AC install does not look like a hack job.

03-22-2008, 07:50 AM	#1
Dusty4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 23	Junkyard AC in a 56? Anybody done it? Any particular donor rig I could consider? Thanks upfront, Dusty

03-22-2008, 08:33 PM	#2
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Junkyard AC in a 56? They never had it. Try Vintage Air, Hot Rod Air or Old Air Products. Old Airhttp://www.oldairproducts.com/shop/ Vintage Air http://www.vintageair.com/ Hot Rod Air http://www.hotrodair.com/ __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-23-2008, 03:26 AM	#3
Dusty4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 23	Re: Junkyard AC in a 56? (not 56 oem) Thanks, but I didn't mean 56 OEM ac, more like 2006 chev truck to 1956 chev truck. Is there a reasonable way to avoid the $1000 solution? My money tree looks a little wilted.

03-23-2008, 05:10 AM	#4
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Junkyard AC in a 56? I can't say I know or heard of anyone adapting a newer modern AC swap. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-23-2008, 05:34 AM	#5
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: Junkyard AC in a 56? I've saw it done several times. If you know what you're doing (meaning experienced AC man) it can come out decent. Without any leaks. But very few come out looking anywhere near decent. Or don't leak. Kits might look really expensive in the catalog, but when you consider you can order a kit designed for your particular vehicle, and everything is new, you're way ahead ordering a kit. Last edited by magsnubby; 03-23-2008 at 05:35 AM.



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