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It's a little discouraging to have a car that was driveable in this state - but it's the only way I'm going to Get A/C.

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In order for the condenser to fit, it will have to be offset to the driver's side. However, with it painted black, it won't show up.

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The condenser is about 2" too long, so it will have to be mounted at a slight angle. There's ample room for clearance, though.

Oh - and those cheesy brackets Gibbon used to mount the radiator will probably have to stay.

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I am concerned about how to mount the condenser. I have some ideas, though. I believe that the sides of the radiator are simply stretchers between the upper and lower tanks. I think (to be verified first) I can drill into them and use short, sturdy sheet metal screws.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

It's a little discouraging to have a car that was driveable in this state - but it's the only way I'm going to Get A/C.

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In order for the condenser to fit, it will have to be offset to the driver's side. However, with it painted black, it won't show up.

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The condenser is about 2" too long, so it will have to be mounted at a slight angle. There's ample room for clearance, though.

Oh - and those cheesy brackets Gibbon used to mount the radiator will probably have to stay.

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I am concerned about how to mount the condenser. I have some ideas, though. I believe that the sides of the radiator are simply stretchers between the upper and lower tanks. I think (to be verified first) I can drill into them and use short, sturdy sheet metal screws.

Jack with the condenser so far from the radiator i would be afraid that the air might not make it thru the radiator good enough to keep the water cool.. could be wrong but i've always been told that the condenser needs to be as close to the radiator as possible with out touching to get the air to flow thru both and work right ...

Originally Posted by parkwood

Jack with the condenser so far from the radiator i would be afraid that the air might not make it thru the radiator good enough to keep the water cool.. could be wrong but i've always been told that the condenser needs to be as close to the radiator as possible with out touching to get the air to flow thru both and work right ...

You may be right. The dimensions of the condenser were not exactly as was specified by the manufacturer. I have found a different condenser and have sent the supplier an email asking for certain exact dimensions. I may have wasted $100, but that would be better than the A/C not working.