Parallel flow condenser quality and fitment

[duopoli]

My 1971 Challenger A/C has been broken since I got the car in 1980; I'm putting together the parts I need to get it going again. The A/C box has been rebuilt, the evaporator thoroughly cleaned and sealed, got the missing hoses, and they also test good so not even needing rebuild, just cleaning. The compressor will be rebuilt since it was open for a while.

I'm intending to keep it mostly stock, RV2 compressor and R12 (which I have enough of). The condenser still holds vacuum/pressure but is pretty beat up, and when I try to straighten the fins up with proper tools, some of them are obviously disconnecting from the tubes. I'm sure it would still work at somewhat reduced efficiency but it looks pretty bad.

Original Auto Air made both tube and fin and parallel flow replacements; since they got bought out by Classic it appears that those options are gone. There's a seller on ebay offering 'Powerflow' tube and fin and parallel flow direct fit models (Cooler Classics). Has anyone used either one of those and perhaps have reviews on proper fitment and actual usage?

I'm considering the parallel flow model since it will work fine with R12 and will be 'better' for R134a if that conversion is ever required but info on either one is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[pschlosser]

You may know more about HVAC then most of us. I hope we can help.

 

[duopoli]

Unlikely. I wish I'd done this a couple of years ago before Original got bought out; their information and parts selection were much better than whats out there now.

I expect that these aftermarket condensers are not as good quality wise as OEM but would still like to know from someone's experience if they fit properly, or require much tweaking, and if they seal up properly and work.