Non-Factory AC Retrofit Kit Suggestions Please???

[1970GranCoupeCo]

I have a 1970 Barracuda with a 340. The car is a non-factory AC car with a standard instrument cluster.

There are a lot of kits to choose from out there and I was wondering what kit you all would recommend.

I do not want to drill any holes in the firewall so is there a kit that does not require drilling?

I presume that the balancer pulley will need to be replaced with a two belt version.

What brackets are required?

I am looking for that "stock factory" look so a kit that is built as close looking to factory would be best.

If you can PLEASE send some pictures that would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS

 

[1970GranCoupeCo]

Also with the retrofit kits can you retain the original fresh air ducts or do they get replaced?

 

[rogue]

i have a classic auto air kit... no changes to ducts or drilling extra holes or anything...

Plymouth Air Conditioning Kits | Plymouth AC Systems

Plymouth Air Conditioning kits from Classic Auto Air. High Performance / High Efficiency Smart Fit Plymouth AC Systems.

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[1970GranCoupeCo]

Rogue,

THANKS for the information.

Was your car a heater only car?

How cold is the AC?

Got pics???

 

[1970GranCoupeCo]

> no changes to ducts or drilling extra holes

The heater only cars have the two fresh air ducts that are controlled with the "VENT" push/pull knobs in the center of the dash.

Can the two ducts be retained with the Classic Auto Air system?

 

[rogue]

It was an original AC car. As far as a non-AC car i think you'd want to call classic auto air to see about how it fits and it there are any mods required. It's pretty cold, down to the advertised temp which i can't recall but i measured it when i put the system in. The real limit is the blower fan in the original heater box which isn't the greatest. Overall i'm satisfied. The wiring in the pic is a mess but the engine was recently installed and the wiring wasn't cleaned up yet.

 

[1970GranCoupeCo]

Thanks Rogue for the picture!!!