1965 A/C Compressor

[Bryan H.]

Does anyone have a source for a period correct A/C compressor. July build 1965? Many thanks in advance Bryan Hepper

[Wayne M.]

Re: 1965 A/C Compressor

Does anyone have a source for a period correct A/C compressor. July build 1965? Many thanks in advance Bryan Hepper

Bryan -- you're probably concerned only with the back head cast date; the pulley [6_3/8" versus 5_3/4 " dia.]; slotted whistle pressure relief rather than center hole, and the clutch (6-hole versus 3-squares) can be easily handled.

There's one on eBay right now that has a back head date of B_26_5 and a mid-March assembly with proper swage case. This should do the trick for judging, in spite of the 3-4 month gap. As a bonus, it looks like it has the correct pulley, unless you need the L76 specimen. Can't see the clutch face from the pics.

Link : www.ebay.com/itm/270963393638?_trksid1z310X620367938060=p3984.m1423 .l2649&item=270963393638&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK :MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr

(caveat): I have no connection to this auction.

[William C.]

Re: 1965 A/C Compressor

Swedged case is likely as important as the date on the back plate, sounds like a plan, I'd go for it if I needed one.

[Bryan H.]

Re: 1965 A/C Compressor

Wayne Gazun Heit.. I .bought it...you just made me feel better. grabbed it last night before I read this.,..guy is in Marengo,IL about half hour from me. i am going have to rebuild it but it will put it back to where it should be. I plant to send it the STV on the car and a muffler I found to Classic Air. any better ideas.
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[Bryan H.]

Re: 1965 A/C Compressor

thanks Bill...goes to show if you give a monkey a typewriter sooner or later he can bang out a word...Bryan