1949 & Older Chevy Indash Heat and A/C System

Complete universal A/C heat and defrost system for 1949 and older Chevy Cars or streets rod with Chevy V-8’s.  This is a 12 volt kit, we do not carry and six volt A/C systems.   This kit is designed to hide behind the dashboard, using vents that go in or under the dash.   This kit can integrate the factory cable operated controls, or you can use the rotary knob style controls that are included.  If you wish to use the factory control panel please see below for more information.  The kit will hook up to the factory defrost outlet under the dash.  The glove box will not interfere with this system, and the firewall will not require any major modifications (Firewall will need holes for the hoses).  We carry an assortment of firewall rings, and bulkheads for a clean firewall presentation.

Kit is available with either cable controls (Default Option) or electric controls. Several upgrade options are available.

$1,039.49

Complete universal A/C heat and defrost system for 1949 and older Chevy Cars or streets rod with Chevy V-8’s. This is a 12 volt kit, we do not carry and six volt A/C systems. This kit is designed to hide behind the dashboard, using vents that go in or under the dash. This kit can integrate the factory cable operated controls, or you can use the rotary knob style controls that are included. If you wish to use the factory control panel please see below for more information. The kit will hook up to the factory defrost outlet under the dash. The glove box will not interfere with this system, and the firewall will not require any major modifications (Firewall will need holes for the hoses). We carry an assortment of firewall rings, and bulkheads for a clean firewall presentation.

Using your factory controls is not a problem, even if the vehicle was heat only. You can send us your control panel to be integrated into our A/C kit. We can adapt any original panel and have it shipped back to you in 48 hours. The control panel will be rewired for our system, the only wiring required with this setup is an ignition, ground, and binary/compressor switch. All the leads will be ready for you to hook up. This kit will work on any car older than 1949 with a 12 volt system.

This kit will include:

Evaporator kit with expansion valve and mounting hardware, four grommets. The Cable Controlled Evaporator does not have vents for floor heat.
Duct hose and louvers if needed
Controls to use the original control panel, or knob controls if needed
R-134a Hose kit (See hose kits Page for contents)
Black O-ring drier with drier straps
Vertical street rod condenser with condenser mount kit
Sanden Style A/C compressor with clutch (Chrome upgrade available)
SBC / BBC Compressor mount kit (to fit your engine)
HI / Lo binary pressure switch
Heater control valve
Directions
The compressor will come with a double V-belt clutch unless a different setup is requested. Pulleys and a radiator fan are not included. A fan and fan shroud should be used on the radiator, or a sufficient electric fan. The setup requires a double groove water pump pulley, and a triple groove crank pulley. Please specify in checkout if you have a long or short water pump and if the alternator is on the driver or passenger side. A short water pump will sit up against the timing chain cover, a long water pump will have a one inch gap between the rear of the pump and the timing chain cover. Heater hose, belt, and refrigerant are not included

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Weight 70 lbs
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