1950s 1956 dealer installed AC system

[bcroe]

Some of those early factory units used almost
the same equipment as the add ons.  I used a
couple of them with good results for many years. 
The important thing was to adequately upgrade
the cooling system, basically to late 70s
standards.  Bigger radiator, overflow tank,
fan, and a fan shroud.  Bruce Roe

[RFCaddy1977]

https://www.drukautosales.com/vehicles/207/1956-cadillac-eldorado-seville

This car appears to have a dealer installed AC system.  There is no "K' on the data plate.

Robert

[J. Gomez]

@Clay, @rick,

FYI

The one I had measured 22"x2" and it seat flush with the inner front support panel lip, the rubber strip is similar to the new masticated rubber material.

HTH

[Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373]

Didn't the actual Factory AC cars have bigger springs up front, and a different rear end to account for the extra weight and drag on the engine?
Thanks

[RFCaddy1977]

Yes, when I replaced the front and rear springs on my 56 Seville, there were 2 choices - AC or no AC (mine has AC).   I assume the dealer would have upgraded these if a customer had AC installed.

[Cadman-iac]

Didn't the actual Factory AC cars have bigger springs up front, and a different rear end to account for the extra weight and drag on the engine?
Thanks

 I would think that it would have heavier springs in the rear, but I don't have any non-AC cars to compare to, other than the 55, and it's a different body style than my 56 coupe.
 I do know that there's an 1/8" shim on top of the right front coil spring because of the weight of the compressor and related hardware.


 Rick
 

[Lexi]

@Clay, @rick,

FYI

The one I had measured 22"x2" and it seat flush with the inner front support panel lip, the rubber strip is similar to the new masticated rubber material.

HTH

Here is what was advertised by the vendor. Look them up and enquire as to whether they still offer this item. Clay/Lexi

[Cadman-iac]

Here is what was advertised by the vendor. Look them up and enquire as to whether they still offer this item. Clay/Lexi

 From looking at this, I can make my own without any problem. Like all of these shields, baffles, and splash guards, the hardest part is putting the damned staples in.
 Thanks for the information though, I'll give them a look at least.

 Rick