1955 – 1957 Chevy truck A/C system, later model 1955 trucks. Heat air and defrost system. This kit will mount on the passenger side of the firewall, it will not interfere with the glove box. The kit requires the removal of the factory heater box from inside the vehicle. The kit has vent pods period correct for the 1955-1957 Tri 5 model Chevy Pickups.
Kit is available with come with either cable controls (Default Option) or you have the option to send us your controls to modify. Several upgrade options are available.
The kit is complete and includes the following (Kit contents can vary depending on options picked):
- Evaporator kit with expansion valve and mounting hardware, grommets.
- Controls, vents, and Under-Dash panel
- R-134a Hose kit (See hose kits Page for contents)
- Black O-ring drier with drier straps
- 14 x 20 Condenser with condenser mount kit
- Sanden Style A/C compressor with clutch
- Compressor mount kit (to fit your engine)
- HI / Lo binary pressure switch
- Directions
If you need a different size condenser please specify the size in the checkout section. 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. The kit does not include the refrigerant, heater hoses, or belt. This kit is available in 12 volt only.
1955 – 1957 (Later Model 55) Complete Chevy Truck A/C System
1955 – 1957 Chevy truck A/C system, later model 1955 trucks. Heat air and defrost system. This kit will mount on the passenger side of the firewall, it will not interfere with the glove box. The kit requires the removal of the factory heater box from inside the vehicle. The kit has vent pods period correct for the 1955-1957 Tri 5 model Chevy Pickups.
Kit is available with come with either cable controls (Default Option) or you have the option to send us your controls to modify. Several upgrade options are available.
$1,052.24 – $1,457.24
1955 – 1957 Chevy truck A/C system, later model 1955 trucks. Heat air and defrost system. This kit will mount on the passenger side of the firewall, it will not interfere with the glove box. The kit requires the removal of the factory heater box from inside the vehicle. The kit has vent pods period correct for the 1955-1957 Tri 5 model Chevy Pickups.
Kit is available with come with either cable controls (Default Option) or you have the option to send us your controls to modify. Several upgrade options are available.
The kit is complete and includes the following (Kit contents can vary depending on options picked):
If you need a different size condenser please specify the size in the checkout section. 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. The kit does not include the refrigerant, heater hoses, or belt. This kit is available in 12 volt only.
Additional information
Advertised Controls, Factory Controls (Send your controls to us)
No, Yes
Chrome Compressor (Made in China), Compressor not listed (Specify Compressor needed in comments. Extra charges may apply), No Compressor and No Bracket (Specify Compressor being used in comments. Extra charges may apply), OEM Sanden 508 (Made in Singapore), OEM Sanden 709 (Made in USA), Sanden Style 508 (Made in China), Sanden Style 709 (Made in China), Serpentine Compressor And Bracket (Extra Charges on top of upcharge may apply depending on Bracket needed)
Advertised Drier, Chrome Drier with Bracket
Chevrolet
Pickup
55-57 Chevy Pickup Kit Instructions
1955-1957
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