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Post by harlow777 on Jun 16, 2011 15:24:46 GMT -5
So, I was hoping someone could give me the run down on what to do/the best/cheapest way to go about installing AC in the Bradley Gt. I've done some research but I realize all the universal kits are 1 600 dollars or more and 2 assuming front engine vehicles, so I assume there's no way around the price, but I just wanna know what I need to buy and just an idea on how to install it in this car.
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jun 16, 2011 20:51:40 GMT -5
I put together my system with all new parts except a used evaporator. I bought the evaporator for $40 with shipping from a member here. The compressor (Sanden 134A) was $60 w/shipping on ebay. I bought a drier, compressor oil, thermostat and fan controller pod, and trinary switch from nostalgicairparts.com for $120. The condensor was $70 and the condensor fan was another $30 on ebay. I ordered the hoses and fittings locally for $158.00 and paid another $40 for crimping. $11 for a new fan belt. I paid $32 for 4 cans of R134A. The compressor brackets were homemade. Total cost: $561.
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Post by harlow777 on Jun 16, 2011 21:16:13 GMT -5
I found a universal underdash kit but I figure those assume front engine vehicles if so wud it be easy to reroute it to the back?
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jun 17, 2011 9:13:04 GMT -5
It really is only a matter of longer hoses and selecting a routing path for them. I have dropped pans so i chose to run the hoses underneath the car between the pans with a metal shield over them rather than inside the car, tunnel or body. I'm a bit crazy anyway so I elected to mount 100% of the AC system on the chassis. This way I could construct and charge the system before mounting the body.
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Post by darrenz on Jun 18, 2011 5:44:06 GMT -5
Wait till ya see what I just pulled off. Just finished last night.after testing a little more when we hit 80 today ill put on YouTube. I spent 700 total for all brand new components including getting hoses crimped and belt. Ill stop back and let ya know where to find video and details of what and where to buy.. it worked great last night but I wa.t to drive cpl hours today when 80 before I post.
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Post by centralvalleygter on Jun 18, 2011 11:45:14 GMT -5
I.C.E. AC has kits especially made for ACVW & buses. About $1600 for complete kit w/ 1 year warranty. www.iceac.com/Not as cheap as scrounging, but cheaper than other kits, and warranty is nice. Warmest.... |
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Post by darrenz on Jun 18, 2011 13:09:56 GMT -5
Search bradley gt air on youtube
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stevevw
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Post by stevevw on Jun 18, 2011 14:23:05 GMT -5
Cannot seem to find the video can you link it please
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Post by darrenz on Jun 19, 2011 7:39:15 GMT -5
Try again. They finally released
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jun 20, 2011 11:02:52 GMT -5
That is thinking outside of the box. Do you have some sort of plate in the wheel well behind the compressor so the bolts aren't just through glass and plywood? Do you get any vibration tranferred to the body? How will you keep the belt tight? It looks to me like 56hp pulling constantly at one point on the body might eventually warp it. Its nice that you were able to do the install without relocating the driver's side fan outlet.
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Post by darrenz on Jun 20, 2011 12:58:29 GMT -5
Very slight vibration at idle only.put piece rubber mat behind
kit had two little plates put behind clutch end.belt staying tight as I think torques away.nice that can pull motor w out empty ac
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stevevw
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Post by stevevw on Jun 20, 2011 14:07:43 GMT -5
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Post by centralvalleygter on Jun 20, 2011 14:51:30 GMT -5
My only concern is that the compressor is not mounted on the engine and I don't see a tensioner. My observations have been that the engine pitches with respect to the body quite a bit at low idle and when braking or accelerating hard. Might not do it with solid mounts, but with stock rubber ones it is fairly observable and seems like the belt would be subject to popping off or breaking.
Regards,
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Post by darrenz on Jun 20, 2011 15:30:17 GMT -5
Cruising. On day 3. Ill keep ya posted. No oil temp or gen light yet
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Post by stevevw on Jun 21, 2011 14:40:12 GMT -5
darrenz,
Do you have the brand and model number of the compressor that you are using ?
Still trying to decide on which one.
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Post by darrenz on Jun 21, 2011 19:40:38 GMT -5
Kit comes w. Sanden 508 drawing 2-3 hp. The the other has more pistons drawing
More hp.if you buy somewhere else you won't get plate
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