Dealer installed A/C

[Jarvo2]

I have a complete dealer installed A/C system that was in my '72 240z. The former owner included a new/unused condensor, new compressor, and new dryers along with the foot-well box coil, switch, etc. Is there any market for this antiquated system or should I talk to the local scrappers to see what they'd give me for the metal? I figure if I ever want A/C in the Z I would buy a newer version from VintageAir or somewhere similar. Any thoughts?

[Zup]

I have a complete dealer installed A/C system that was in my '72 240z. The former owner included a new/unused condensor, new compressor, and new dryers along with the foot-well box coil, switch, etc. Is there any market for this antiquated system or should I talk to the local scrappers to see what they'd give me for the metal? I figure if I ever want A/C in the Z I would buy a newer version from VintageAir or somewhere similar. Any thoughts?

I'm interested if the price is reasonable.

Send me a PM if you care to discuss it.

Thanks!

Jim D.

"Zup"

[psdenno]

Owners interested in adding "period correct" AC may be interested in your system. As you noted, a newer system with a rotary compressor is now the way to go, unless it's important to keep the Z as it would have been in '72. I still have the unit from my '71 in a box in the garage after modernizing.

Dennis

[Jarvo2]

Here's a picture of what I have:

- Condensor (new, unused with plastic plugs still in the ends

- Airbox coil (used, all of the 'guts' are still inside)

- Compressor (net, unused in original box, appears to have been ordered by the previous owner to replace the original)

- 2 Dryers (both look new, but hard to tell)

- A/C Switch with temperature sensor (used)

- Pulley with electromagnetic clutch & belt (appears to be used)

- Box of miscellaneous fittings, hoses, connectors, etc.

I should be able to pull the mounting bracket off of my engine block as well (not pictured) if anyone is seriously interested in this kit.

[Wade Nelson]

Rotary compressors are the bomb, but those old York-style piston jobs worked great at idle. Like stuck in traffic, which is when you REALLY want cold AC. I mean, SO WHAT if they sucked 16 horsepower! Idle up!