lonejacklarry Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I am of the opinion that my truck would end up a lot quieter if I were to install air conditioning. No, I'm not talking about road noise or wind noise here. It appears that the bracketry would not be too complicated but the pulleys would be very complicated as I would need pulleys with two grooves. Someone has probably done this and I would like to hear the scoop from him/her, please. Failing that some good advice would work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonejacklarry Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 No one has put A/C on a 23" Dodge engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'm sure it has been done, just maybe no members have. Need to change to 12 volt , neg. ground. If your going to go engine driven have to come up with a pulley set up, probably a dual crank pulley and figuring out which side mount the compressor. With the option of using an electric compressor instead of engine drive, installation is even simpler. Probably need to update to a higher amperage alternator but that looks like a good option for the vintage air kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Check in the car forums... I have seen a flathead with an air conditioning compressor mounted on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I've seen 2-3 cars and trucks with it done but never done it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Control Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 While browsing the classifieds today I saw this cool little under dash mount. No idea if it could be made to work. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/50s-mopar-cool-air-dodge-chrysler-plymouth-desoto.1073854/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonejacklarry Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Thanks very much for the ideas! It appears that I will have to sharpen my bracket making skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p24-1953 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Check the car side I have it on my 53 plymouth w/ 6v. I used a hot rod air unit that is no longer made. .. hope nothing breaks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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