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stokes.greg · 04-12-2016, 10:10 PM

I'm trading my 56 ranch wagon for a 37 sedan with no a/c. What's the best set up to get and install? Down side of the sedan it has a 355 in it.

40cpe · 04-13-2016, 10:03 AM

I haven't installed all of the offerings out there, but I installed a Vintage Air compact unit in my '40 coupe when I built it back in the early '90s. I bought the complete package from them in ensure compatibility. I had it charged with the amount of freon they specified and 20 years later it still put out 39 degree air at the vent. Never any freon added or repairs required.

stokes.greg · 04-13-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 40cpe

I haven't installed all of the offerings out there, but I installed a Vintage Air compact unit in my '40 coupe when I built it back in the early '90s. I bought the complete package from them in ensure compatibility. I had it charged with the amount of freon they specified and 20 years later it still put out 39 degree air at the vent. Never any freon added or repairs required.

That's good enough for me.

expavr · 04-13-2016, 06:33 PM

I also have a Vintage Air system in a 33 Chrysler Imperial street rod. Its been in use for 5+ years with no problems and will keep the cab of the coupe cool even with all the engine and exhaust heat. Should you decide to use their product I would recommend giving them a call to get the proper sized unit for a sedan. They can provide a model of the unit to use as a mockup for fitment under the dash before you order.

TonyM · 04-13-2016, 07:26 PM

Original 1937 system needs no Freon.

stokes.greg · 04-15-2016, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyM

Original 1937 system needs no Freon.

You need a little more help than that in Arkansas in August.

Tom Morookian · 04-15-2016, 04:51 AM

Ditto on vintage air. Upgrade your alternator to at least 100 amps to handle both the blower and A/C clutch and especially if you have an electric rad fan.

Use a "trinary" switch that will turn the fan on only as needed based on heat.

04-12-2016, 10:10 PM	#1
stokes.greg Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Marion, Ar Posts: 58	1937 a/c help I'm trading my 56 ranch wagon for a 37 sedan with no a/c. What's the best set up to get and install? Down side of the sedan it has a 355 in it. __________________ 1941 Super Deluxe 4.6 police interceptor, IFS, 8.8 rearend, hydro boost brake and more. 1946 Sedan Coupe All stock and needs restored

04-13-2016, 10:03 AM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: 1937 a/c help I haven't installed all of the offerings out there, but I installed a Vintage Air compact unit in my '40 coupe when I built it back in the early '90s. I bought the complete package from them in ensure compatibility. I had it charged with the amount of freon they specified and 20 years later it still put out 39 degree air at the vent. Never any freon added or repairs required.

04-13-2016, 06:33 PM	#4
expavr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hansville, WA Posts: 776	Re: 1937 a/c help I also have a Vintage Air system in a 33 Chrysler Imperial street rod. Its been in use for 5+ years with no problems and will keep the cab of the coupe cool even with all the engine and exhaust heat. Should you decide to use their product I would recommend giving them a call to get the proper sized unit for a sedan. They can provide a model of the unit to use as a mockup for fitment under the dash before you order.

04-15-2016, 04:51 AM	#7
Tom Morookian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. Ft. Myers, Fl. Posts: 502	Re: 1937 a/c help Ditto on vintage air. Upgrade your alternator to at least 100 amps to handle both the blower and A/C clutch and especially if you have an electric rad fan. Use a "trinary" switch that will turn the fan on only as needed based on heat.