Guest btate Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 One of the best decisions I made was deciding to install the Vintage trunk mounted a/c unit. I really like the quietness on low speed, you can barely hear it run. Medium I hear it a little and a little more on high speed. The cool air seems to just roll up to the front of the car and feels great on low speed. I made one good decision. I hope someone can benefit from this experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 BillCan you supply a picture of that setup...trunk and interior. To enjoy that a/c, means that the rest of the car is hopefully sorted out.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Did you have to upgrade the charging system ? from the old generator ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Not sure what Bill did, but on my wagon that I installed an underdash unit in, I used the original charging system. The Sanden compressor uses less horsepower and the fan blowers draw less juice than the two original fans in the trunk unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 My car did not originally have a/c. I used the complete system from Vintage. The refrigerant is 134. I will try to post pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 BillCan you supply a picture of that setup...trunk and interior. To enjoy that a/c, means that the rest of the car is hopefully sorted out.WillieI would be very interested in seeing this set up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Not sure what Bill did, but on my wagon that I installed an underdash unit in, I used the original charging system. The Sanden compressor uses less horsepower and the fan blowers draw less juice than the two original fans in the trunk unit.I understand that the original A/C 'heavy duty' generator had an two belt pulley and Also, the A/C jobs have a 13psi radiator cap in place of the standard 7psi capLast month , i had my generator rebuilt. The rebuilders put in sealed bearings.EDIT as Willie has pointed out I had some things wrong in my post. I have edited it .Thanks Willie for pointing that out Edited July 13, 2013 by bhambulldog Wrong (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I understand that the original A/C 'heavy duty' generator had an two belt pulley and heavier beaings. But put out 30 amps the same as the nonA/C generator. So, theoretically an upgrade is not called for. And your set up may very well prove that in practice.Also, the A/C jobs have a 7psi radiator cap in place of the standard 3psi capLast month , i had my generator rebuilt. The rebuilders put in sealed bearings.The generator for 55 a/c cars have a 2 groove pulley to match the 2 grooves on the a/c compressor. The only difference in the generator itself is the tag number and a more robust armature --- bearings are the same. The last big Buicks that used generators have a 45 amp matched to 45 amp voltage regulator; there were some 60 amp units used in professional cars (I have one, but cannot find a matching 60 amp regulator)The standard radiator cap in 55 is a 7# and the a/c cars use a 13#. Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Of course you're right WillieThanks for those corrections.I was mistaken on the capMy radiator cap is 13 psiI was just wrong about the bearingThat's what happens when I try to go on memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I would be very interested in seeing this set up too.I will try next week to post pictures. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Another vote for pix Bill! Am thinking ahead to an under dash or rear air setup. Is the only change the cap pressure on the radiator - no extra rows?How about the fan - there is supposed to be a 5 blade fan - did you "acquire" one or match something up?Can you take a shot up front of the bracket and pulley setup too please? There are a couple different setups folks have used. Did you make the brackets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I used an alternator (100 amp), 16 lb radiator cap, electric fan, more efficient radiator, and we did make our brackets and powder coated. I may have an extra bracket for either the compressor or alternator------cannot remember------why we cut two I do not know. I will try to post pictures tomorrow including pulley/harmonic balancer set up. The evaporator/fan housing I used some 2" neoprene tape to wrap the housing but really did not have to do that, just extra protection against condensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickyBlue Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I would like to see your set up too. Houston + Black leather seats + No A/C = Mike, I envy you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I would like to see your set up too. Houston + Black leather seats + No A/C = Mike, I envy you... Hollar at me. Willie has my number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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