cords Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 just got offered a 56 evaporator box ,but is it just me or is $500 US over the top was thinking more like $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 What`s an "evaporator" box.Anything to the Air Condition? Leif in Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cords Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Yep it replaces the fan box on the passenger side fire wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just the box? Evaporator included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 This is a difficult question to answer. Obviously no more of them are being made. Not many were ever made. And finding one is not that easy. But what is your overall plan? If you plan to set up an original A/C system then it may be worth one thing. If you plan to go aftermarket it may have no value. Besides, just the box, even if it includes the evaporator, is only a small part of the system. This part will be sitting on the shelf for a while until other parts are sourced and acquired. Only you can decide if the cost is worth the asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttotired Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have had the same thing with my mopars, the question is not is it worth the money, its is it worth the money to you? Right now, you have available to you a genuine evaporator, the questions are, do you want it? how long until another one comes up? Will it hold up your build or how you want the car? If you really want it and they don't come available much, snap it up, if its not hard to find and they come up every so often, then wait and see what prices are like Myself, I am one of those that search daily for parts when I am in repair/restore mode and if its good and I want/need it, then I buy it, then I have it and don't need to worry about it anymore 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 …. don't everyone get their nighties all tied up in knots just yet …. $ 600 bucks has bought the complete setup, dash controls and everything minus the correct Harrison radiator. Keep looking for the complete setup and deal from there …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Then that was a good deal for someone who wants to try the challenge of original AC, in my opinion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cords Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 I have the controls already cost me $100 and to tell the truth I'm not fussed weather it's original or not .but I would like to use the original controls ,because the late model controls look like a sore thumb in a classic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Many good points have been mentioned, plus a few reality-based comments. Price? Always a personal judgment call. Availability? Limited numbers of potential donor vehicles. Condition and inclusions? ALWAYS important. In many respects, having an OEM-spec a/c system where it didn't come on the particular vehicle can be problematic for the potential buyer. A huge degree of "trust" and due diligence of determination (in an area where knowing what one's looking at CAN be very important!). Certainly, we can presume the vehicle's seller did everything they could to get the best-available parts and then make them all work together. Worst case scenario? It looks correct and is NOT, for the particular model year of vehicle. In some respects, it might be better to do an even possibly rarer installation of an aftermarket Novi system (in the trunk) OR adapt an under-dash 1960s system to an "in-trunk", out of sight other than the ducts, system. Many of those parts are still around for the Ford "factory a/c" under-dash units from about 1964 or so, I suspect. Another issue can be ready and available supply of possibly reasonably-priced parts! I haven't seen or experienced one of the several aftermarket "hidden" hvac systems, which normally use the "replica" controls. I'm not sure how quiet they are compared to the later 1960s factory systems, for example, or if they're capable of being in a '56 Buick as well as they allegedly are for a '56 Chevrolet. If their all-season performance is great, that's even better! Just, to me, use an a/c compressor with a GM BACKPLATE (there are over 20 different back plates for a Sanden a/c compressor, one of which is the factory 1970s GM configuration for a factory look and function) with factory hose configuration! Or an upgrade to the later Denso A-6 look/replacement a/c compressor (a Lexus application, I believe, new for about $350.00 or so). Certainly, there are several ways to approach adding a/c to an older vehicle of the 1950s. Many can be somewhat incognito and use more modern components for better performance with modern refrigerants. Just depends upon if complete originality is desired or something close to that. NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 While you are asking someone else could be buying that part. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cords Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 2 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: While you are asking someone else could be buying that part. B At $500 us +25%excange rate+$100 shipping we are looking at about $725 Australian so again $500 us is a bit over the top but if anyone else wants it it's in Ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 and from past experience shipping to AU, $100 shipping sounds light to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cords Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 was my thinking as well considering I missed a full system for around the $600 mark I figured it was a bit rich was really only after an opinion think I might just adapt something late model and make use of the original controls as I like the look of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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