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07-27-2022, 04:23 PM | #21 |
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Re: Something puzzling
I have factory power steering and power brakes as well. Thankfully, no AC. Not that I don't like to stay cool, but I have spent thousands restoring this car, I can't imagine what restoring the AC would entail.
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07-27-2022, 05:37 PM | #22 |
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Re: Something puzzling
Isn't that something?
It appears exactly as the MERC install. Here is another parts source (in addition to the one in above post) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/26569650325...75.c101224.m-1 The seller states he came across the take-out at an estate sell and the prices are right only if for service parts.
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07-28-2022, 05:21 PM | #23 | |
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https://blueovalforums.com/forums/in...-conditioning/ So FORD used a slightly different setup form LINC-MERC. |
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07-28-2022, 06:45 PM | #24 |
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My Merc had a Novi system but a previous owner removed it and tossed it because it was inop. He used the holes in the package tray for speakers. I wish I had that system, I could have fixed it. I don't know if it was line installed or dealer installed.
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07-28-2022, 06:48 PM | #25 |
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That system is very close to what GM used in the early 1950's my dad bought a used 1953 Cadillac series 62 four door sedan with factory air. there was no clutch on the compressor, so you were had to remove the belt in the winter otherwise the compressor ran all the time. The system worked well, the outlets were in the roof just above each door. Very cool accessory, I have never seen one before.
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07-29-2022, 06:43 AM | #26 |
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07-29-2022, 07:57 AM | #27 | |
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The system as used in the 1954 FORD was of an outside vendor (NOVI EQUIPMENT COMPANY) and was FORD DEALER INSTALLED. Actual INTEGRAL AC was not introduced until the 1955 MODEL RUN. The interesting thing on the 1954 FORD is that the outlet tubes coming from the package tray did not extend into the headliner containing registers as did LINC-MERC. They discharged at the headliner supposedly. Can you provide a photo of the tubes and how/where they terminate? You're the test mule here -
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07-31-2022, 05:30 PM | #28 |
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The air conditioning tube pictures have been added ; thanks to all !
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08-01-2022, 06:58 PM | #29 | |
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GREATLY APPRECIATED BRYAN!
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08-02-2022, 11:13 AM | #30 |
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Re: Something puzzling
From my experiences with polycarbonate plastics, parts in that condition are very rare for their age. The car must have been stored well. That plastic doesn't do well in the sun for long periods. A lot of the trunk mounted AC systems have the ducts in the headliner,. Cadillac cars so equipped had them up there too.
Ford used the underdash add ons for some time. They were good units and can still be found in restorable condition. They are a lot easier to maintain than trunk mounts but a pita to work around. |
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