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Woodie UK · 08-18-2017, 11:28 AM

Hi Guys,
My '56 Crown Vic came with Brand X aftermarket AC, which works really well.
However, the under-dash evaporator air vents are missing some of their plastic parts and I was wondering any any 'barners' may be able 1) to identify the make of this AC unit (cant find any makers name on it) and/or 2 suggest a source of replacement plastic vents...
Regards
Colin

Dobie Gillis · 08-18-2017, 11:55 AM

There appears to be a logo at the upper left of the control panel that might identify it. Everybody and his brother were making ac kits back then. It doesn't appear to be one of the major brands such as ARA or Airtemp. You might run it by these guys to see if they can ID it. They may even have parts.
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/

Kahuna · 08-18-2017, 11:58 AM

Colin
I would email that picture to Vintage Air & see if they might know?
I'm sure that company has seen anything that was ever produced.
Just my thoughts
Jim

Angledrive · 08-19-2017, 06:03 PM

classicautoair.com would be another vendor that might know

Ford blue blood · 08-23-2017, 08:28 AM

Given the plastic in the center control it looks as if it may be a newer "vintage" look evaporator.

Beav · 08-23-2017, 03:58 PM

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Those appear to be, at least close to, fairly common. Not many small manufacturers want to reinvent the wheel so they buy as much of-the-shelf stuff as they can. Coming up with that particular chrome might prove to be difficult. I'd check Red Dot, Kysor and Ross. Heck, even a trip to the boneyard might yield parts. Concentrate on medium to big trucks, a lot of their a/c is aftermarket.

08-18-2017, 11:55 AM	#2
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: AC evaporator There appears to be a logo at the upper left of the control panel that might identify it. Everybody and his brother were making ac kits back then. It doesn't appear to be one of the major brands such as ARA or Airtemp. You might run it by these guys to see if they can ID it. They may even have parts. http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/

08-18-2017, 11:58 AM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: AC evaporator Colin I would email that picture to Vintage Air & see if they might know? I'm sure that company has seen anything that was ever produced. Just my thoughts Jim

08-19-2017, 06:03 PM	#4
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 309	Re: AC evaporator classicautoair.com would be another vendor that might know

08-23-2017, 08:28 AM	#5
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 883	Re: AC evaporator Given the plastic in the center control it looks as if it may be a newer "vintage" look evaporator. __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2024 F-150 2018 Lincoln MKZ 2016 Focus 1961 Comet S-22 1956 Ford Crown Victoria 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

08-23-2017, 03:58 PM	#6
Beav Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17	Re: AC evaporator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Those appear to be, at least close to, fairly common. Not many small manufacturers want to reinvent the wheel so they buy as much of-the-shelf stuff as they can. Coming up with that particular chrome might prove to be difficult. I'd check Red Dot, Kysor and Ross. Heck, even a trip to the boneyard might yield parts. Concentrate on medium to big trucks, a lot of their a/c is aftermarket.