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Started by Clewisiii, December 23, 2023, 01:10:47 PM

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Clewisiii

What are your thoughts and experiences with original AC or HVAC restoration

We have suppliers like Caddy Daddy who have some parts.

We have Old Air Products
We have Classic Auto air who will restore components.

But has anyone used auto ac solutions?
I am surprised by the range of new parts claiming to be built to original specs for reproductions.

https://autoacsolutions.com/products/condensers/1961/
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"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

Does not say whether the condenser is Aluminum , Copper or Steel construction
Greg Surfas
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73 Coupe deVille
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514 inch motor now in '73-

Moody

I'll bet it's aluminum. The given weight says 10 pounds if I'm reading it right. The original copper one feels like 35 pounds. Aluminum does cool better though.
Moody

Clewisiii

You got me curious. So I was about to carry my AC condenser to my bathroom scale to check. Then I thought about it and realized it is easier to carry the bathroom scale to the condenser.

It weighs exactly 20 pounds.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

Clewisiii

But I think we are missing the question. I only put that condenser up as an example and I prefer having pictures. They also show heater cores valves etc.

I am looking for info so we I will be replacing or restoring every component.

Looking for the most efficient way to buy or restore all those parts.
"My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  Charles Kettering

"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

FWIW I personally even having a comfortable working knowledge of AC tend to look to the proven suppliers first
Greg Surfas
Cadillac Kid-Greg Surfas
Director Modified Chapter CLC
CLC #15364
66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
73 Coupe deVille
75 Coupe deElegance
76 Coupe deVille
79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-

Moody

I've been using Old Air Products. I like their service and prices. It doesn't hurt that it's a 30 minute drive to get there for me.
Moody

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Quote from: Clewisiii on December 24, 2023, 09:40:24 AMYou got me curious. So I was about to carry my AC condenser to my bathroom scale to check. Then I thought about it and realized it is easier to carry the bathroom scale to the condenser.

It weighs exactly 20 pounds.

I've used that method to weigh things in the past. Solid.
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