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'72 A/C upgrade?

Posted: 5/19/26 7:28pmMessage 1 of 2
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Pasadena, MD - USA
Joined: 6/16/2004
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Vette(s): 72 Coupe L48 4 sp Air Tilt Leather
Its been quite some time since I worked on this project after replacing everything. The hoses, dryer, evaporator and compressor rebuilt done years ago, lasted maybe a year or so. Seemed to work OK for 1972 technology - I remember in 1975 it was GREAT to actually have A/C in a car......I've owned the car 51 years
So then after short time the compressor let go and oiled the underside of the hood real good and melted the wires because the safety fuse did not protect the failure....
Now it is time to fix this and what can I do to make this work with what I have done. Is it possible to get a compressor that actually works and will last? Yeah the big heavy thing....Is there some other option for compressor available - I do not want to go with aftermarket system if possible. 😁


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Re: '72 A/C upgrade?

Posted: 5/19/26 9:06pmMessage 2 of 2
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Grapevine, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport M7 convertible.
The S6 compressor is a direct bolt in replacement for the old oem A6.

   

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