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Posted: 7/29/11 1:15pmMessage 11 of 18

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Posted: 8/10/11 7:27pmMessage 12 of 18

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I started the install. Thanks to Terry, (my7t1) I think I know what I am doing now.

Here are some pictures for now:

New parallel flow condenser, I used the original mounting brackets. (15"x27" painted black)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/Redwingvette/AC%20retro%20fit/DSCN0218.jpg

New 709 compressor and mounts

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/Redwingvette/AC%20retro%20fit/DSCN0220.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/Redwingvette/AC%20retro%20fit/DSCN0224.jpg

New VIR Eliminator

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/Redwingvette/AC%20retro%20fit/DSCN0221.jpg

Not all the hoses are connected yet. The cycle switch attaches to one of the ports on the top.

I had to order some extra fittings for the VIR Eliminator so I hope to have all the hoses on by Saturday.

I would like to get the system charged with R134 before the Woodward Dream Cruise on the 20th.

Redwingvette2011-08-10 19:40:59

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
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Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

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Posted: 8/11/11 6:53amMessage 13 of 18

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Man, you'll have an all new system (except the evaporator). Should be COOL times ahead!

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Posted: 8/11/11 8:47amMessage 14 of 18

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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top

One thing I noticed on you VIR eliminator kit is the fittings look like they are for R12..would need to remove the needle valve in those and install a retro fit kit..unless you are doing R12.

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Posted: 8/12/11 8:54amMessage 15 of 18

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those A-6 compressors leak even when new, changed the seal twice, no luck when I turned on the ac the car would slow down and the temp woud go up, so I pulled the belt and said to heck with it, when I decide to fix it will be the new style setup and store the original stuff for the new owner.

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Posted: 8/12/11 6:15pmMessage 16 of 18

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True, the Eliminator has R12 fittings but the new compressor hose fittings are for R134 so that is not a problem.

Redwingvette2011-08-12 18:16:29

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Posted: 8/27/11 12:40pmMessage 17 of 18

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I had the system charged with R134 today.

I installed a C4 fan "while I was at it". I had to make a 3/4" spacer to make the fan fit. The blades are twice as big and 3/4" taller then the C3 fan. I used my Rotozip saw to cut the 5 3/4" hole for the blade to fit. Then I cut the outside shape with my table saw. I sealed the particle board before I installed it. I used some adhesive/sealant to glue the spacer to the housing. I used longer screws to mount the fan and through the spacer into the housing. The C4 fan has a two-post connector so I attached the wires with spade connectors on to the terminals.

The blower fan and the new system cools better then the old system did.

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Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box