Integrating factory AC in a non-AC car

[Rollaround]

Chuck lots of good ideas here, have you given any thought to an under dash unit. They were used extensively in the 60s, this would require less cutting and alteration. I think all you would need in addition to the under dash unit would be the condenser, dryer and compressor. 

  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vta-672001vhy?seid=srese1&gclid=COfw-tLhx8YCFQyoaQodI4gKVg

[GS66]

I may have to try one of those, looks like a good setup. I do have an Old Auto Air system in our 57 Dodge and it works great, very similar to Vintage Air system.

[elagache]

Dear Rollaround, Jim, and mid-60s Buick "cool-cats" . . . . . 

Chuck lots of good ideas here, have you given any thought to an under dash unit. They were used extensively in the 60s, this would require less cutting and alteration. I think all you would need in addition to the under dash unit would be the condenser, dryer and compressor. 

  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vta-672001vhy?seid=srese1&gclid=COfw-tLhx8YCFQyoaQodI4gKVg

Actually what you have marked there is a product that is sold by Vintage air and is a reproduction of a underdash air conditioner of the 1960s.  As such, you can match it up with other Vintage Air components to get a complete system.

I also thought about this, but I needed the under dash real-estate for my gauge cluster.  If you can park your gauges somewhere else, it is a good plan and does look very authentic.

Cheers, Edouard

[Brian]

Chuck,
  The conversion is not as bad as I made it sound.  The biggest thing is having access to a mig welder and a jig saw to do the changeover. Since you are looking at getting a whole parts car, you will have everything you need to do the conversion, so I recommend going that way.  You will be happier with the result when you are done. 
  I dug out the 401 AC/alt bracket I have tonight to make sure I knew where it was.  Will look and see if I have the double pulley setup you need for the compressor.