The Ford Barn

sjessen · 03-26-2013, 12:53 PM

Does anyone have suggestions on procuring and installing air conditioning? I have a stock '30 model A coupe (does have 12v neg. ground). Any thoughts on this project will be appreciated. Steve

Art Bjornestad · 03-26-2013, 01:12 PM

Do a search...... lots of data here

CarlG · 03-26-2013, 01:18 PM

http://www.kendavismodela.com/AirConditioners.html

TinCup · 03-26-2013, 01:32 PM

I have installed or help to install 4 of Ken Davis's units and they were all a huge success.

Jordan · 03-26-2013, 01:47 PM

We have a Ken Davis in both of our cars, and there's at least 50 cars in the DFW area that have his kits in them. I've never heard a complaint...he's the best and he knows what he is doing.

Fred K-OR · 03-26-2013, 01:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sjessen

Does anyone have suggestions on procuring and installing air conditioning? I have a stock '30 model A coupe (does have 12v neg. ground). Any thoughts on this project will be appreciated. Steve

In rainy Oregon we open the front window when warm (if ever) and close it when it rains (most of the time). Just kidding. The units mentioned sound like a good addition.

larrys40 · 03-26-2013, 02:02 PM

Awesome! I always wondered if I ever went down that road what was best. It is good to know that it is available from him in a nice kit form, and for a reasonable sum. The power of the Barn!
Reminicsing here I remember past KC Model a club member John Hargraves coupe and his engineering expertise of his A/C install back in the 80's He was one who led one of the original group or two tours to Alaska.

We're just digging out of the 12-13" snow in St. Louis area so it wil lbe a while before we need A/C... but then maybe not!
Larry Shepard

marc hildebrant · 03-26-2013, 03:23 PM

I push out the windshield and open the two front windows.

Works quite well.

Marc

Jordan · 03-26-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by marc hildebrant

I push out the windshield and open the two front windows.

Works quite well.

Marc

I'd probably do that if I lived in Minnesota too

marc hildebrant · 03-27-2013, 11:35 AM

Jordan,

Worked O.K. in Colorado too. If I lived with high humidity, I would try something else.

Marc

whirnot · 03-27-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by marc hildebrant

I push out the windshield and open the two front windows.

Works quite well.

Marc

Windows?

sjessen · 03-28-2013, 02:50 PM

Thanks for all the information and advise.

Have placed an order with Ken

Steve Jessen

V4F · 03-28-2013, 02:59 PM

im not sure who makes it , but there is a complete system that only pulls like 1 hp . ..

Jordan · 03-28-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sjessen

Thanks for all the information and advise.

Have placed an order with Ken

Steve Jessen

You'll be very pleased, I promise. Make sure you insulate very well to keep the hot air out.

Jordan · 03-28-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by V4F

im not sure who makes it , but there is a complete system that only pulls like 1 hp . ..

Ken is the only one who makes a complete kit that I'm aware of. I know others have tried, but he's the only one who's lasted...so that should tell you something.

Duffy1 · 03-28-2013, 06:41 PM

Ditto Jordan . If you do not insulate and plug every hole you will not be happy.

V4F · 03-28-2013, 07:34 PM

yep i believe that is the one !! thanks jordan

Ross/Kzoo · 03-29-2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Duffy1

Ditto Jordan . If you do not insulate and plug every hole you will not be happy.

Are you talking just the passenger compartment at the firewall or ALL over the inside?

Logan · 03-29-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross/Kzoo

Are you talking just the passenger compartment at the firewall or ALL over the inside?

The firewall and floor board gets the hottest. But it's a good idea to go ahead and insulate the rest of the car pretty good. We have about 4 layers of insulation in the front, 2 in the back. And inside all the door panels, and front cowl are insulated. Jordan's sedan can get almost as cold inside as a modern car. Which not a lot of people can say. The a/c's that ken sell work great, but you have to still try to keep the hot air out. There's been times where people in the back seat have asked if he could turn down the air cuz they were cold.

Jordan · 03-29-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

The firewall and floor board gets the hottest. But it's a good idea to go ahead and insulate the rest of the car pretty good. We have about 4 layers of insulation in the front, 2 in the back. And inside all the door panels, and front cowl are insulated. Jordan's sedan can get almost as cold inside as a modern car. Which not a lot of people can say. The a/c's that ken sell work great, but you have to still try to keep the hot air out. There's been times where people in the back seat have asked if he could turn down the air cuz they were cold.

In Texas 100* weather.

03-26-2013, 12:53 PM	#1
sjessen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 29	air conditioning Does anyone have suggestions on procuring and installing air conditioning? I have a stock '30 model A coupe (does have 12v neg. ground). Any thoughts on this project will be appreciated. Steve

03-26-2013, 01:12 PM	#2
Art Bjornestad Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Westlake Village, CA Posts: 477	Re: air conditioning Do a search...... lots of data here

03-26-2013, 01:18 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: air conditioning http://www.kendavismodela.com/AirConditioners.html __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-26-2013, 01:32 PM	#4
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: air conditioning I have installed or help to install 4 of Ken Davis's units and they were all a huge success. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

03-26-2013, 01:47 PM	#5
Jordan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 1,006	Re: air conditioning We have a Ken Davis in both of our cars, and there's at least 50 cars in the DFW area that have his kits in them. I've never heard a complaint...he's the best and he knows what he is doing. __________________ Cowtown A's

03-26-2013, 02:02 PM	#7
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: air conditioning Awesome! I always wondered if I ever went down that road what was best. It is good to know that it is available from him in a nice kit form, and for a reasonable sum. The power of the Barn! Reminicsing here I remember past KC Model a club member John Hargraves coupe and his engineering expertise of his A/C install back in the 80's He was one who led one of the original group or two tours to Alaska. We're just digging out of the 12-13" snow in St. Louis area so it wil lbe a while before we need A/C... but then maybe not! Larry Shepard

03-26-2013, 03:23 PM	#8
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: air conditioning I push out the windshield and open the two front windows. Works quite well. Marc

03-27-2013, 11:35 AM	#10
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: air conditioning Jordan, Worked O.K. in Colorado too. If I lived with high humidity, I would try something else. Marc

03-28-2013, 02:50 PM	#12
sjessen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 29	Re: air conditioning Thanks for all the information and advise. Have placed an order with Ken Steve Jessen

03-28-2013, 02:59 PM	#13
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: air conditioning im not sure who makes it , but there is a complete system that only pulls like 1 hp . .. __________________ V4f

03-28-2013, 06:41 PM	#16
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: air conditioning Ditto Jordan . If you do not insulate and plug every hole you will not be happy.

03-28-2013, 07:34 PM	#17
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: air conditioning yep i believe that is the one !! thanks jordan __________________ V4f