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Anyone use a classic auto air system

I've refurbished/upgraded three factory in dash air systems using their parts, the most recent was last weekend. They do a good job on refurbishing used components. If you are not already aware, R12 is still available and is a superior choice for cooling effectiveness in these old beasts. Cost for R12 was $50 per pound (2 pounds should be enough). In my experience the R134a just doesn't cool as well even with evap, condensor and compressor upgrades.
 
"JeffTepper" said:
I've refurbished/upgraded three factory in dash air systems using their parts, the most recent was last weekend. They do a good job on refurbishing used components. If you are not already aware, R12 is still available and is a superior choice for cooling effectiveness in these old beasts. Cost for R12 was $50 per pound (2 pounds should be enough). In my experience the R134a just doesn't cool as well even with evap, condensor and compressor upgrades.
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I've got some A/C challenges that won't let me use the original underdash unit. Attached are 2 pictures.. My underdash with the gauges (excuse the mess, was wiring my MSD) and a picutre of the engine compartment.

On the Engine compartment, I have a Paxton wich is on the side the compressor typically goes. I need to mount the compressor on the other side now.

Inside, I have a 3 gauge pod with boost, A/F mixture and fuel pressure which I like.

Classic has a unit that has vents I can position out of site under the dash and they have a mounting kit for the other side. I know this is not ideal, but not sure what else I can do to use the paxton and gauges the way I like.
 

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Hi Todd. I just finished putting the CAA perfect fit in my '66.
Works great and good instructions/pictures for the assembly. If I lived that close, I would really consider letting them install the unit. Takes quite a lot of man hours to do the job since it is usually a "first time" install for the do it your self hobbyist. Your back will thank you if you let them do it. It takes numerous hours under the dash upside down to do this. I am going with Midlife on this one....you couldn't pay me enough to get me to do another one...lol. :soapboxrant
 
"........and you thought we lied.......lol"

I went from:...how hard can this be?...to: when am I ever gonna get from under this damn dash? Lots of fun living upside down for a week. :shee
 
"janschutz" said:
Todd

I am also considering this system since they are close. Do they do installs there?
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Dear Todd

I apologize but we don't do any type of installations here. I have a place in Dallas called HCC Performance that does and there number is 214-819-8011.
Ask for Tim. Please let me know?

Thanks again :)
Steve
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doesn't look like it.. :nut
 
I've been kicking around buying one of their systems and wondering about how hard the install is as well.

It's been so freaking hot already this year it's got me considering spending the $ to put some sort of AC in the Mustang. I got roped into driving the Mustang in a July 4th parade on Sunday evening and I am thinking I am going to fry. It's a 2 mile or so parade route and hoping for lots of shade trees along the route.

One thing I would do though...if you're going to be spending that much time working under the dash spending a few minutes removing the front seats is probably the way to go.
 
I installed one of the perfect-fit systems in a '67 convertible about 3-4 years ago. It's not very difficult, it just takes so damn long, like mentioned. Some of the instructions could be better to help move things along quicker.
 
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