factory A/C install
 

I wanted to share some photos of my '83 4x4. I always wanted A/C in my roach so I decided to buy a "kit" off of Ebay. It was $400. The "kit" was pulled off of an old truck. I know it sounds scary. I wasn't sure if I was getting all the components and whether they worked. But knowing A/C kits were dealer installed gave me the motivation to go ahead with the project.

After a five month project I'm happy to say all the components work, the system has no leaks and it blows 44 degrees. The only new parts were a new V-belt, a new A/C dryer and converting the compressor to R134. I did a lot of other restoration work to the interior while I pulled the dash. New dash bezel, dash pad, vents, heater core, dash frame ect. Here are some pics.

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Nice job! Your truck sure looks nice and it is really coming along. Again nice work.

dang .. wish I would have found that !!!

nice work

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Quick question
 

Attachment 91494I came across your thread and I have a few questions for you.
1. Do you know if I could use the1979 pick up ac components for a 1980 pick up? I found the parts on eBay for $800 and I want to know if it’s worth it.
2. How do you convert the ac compressor from R12 to R134?

can you send the pictures again? Your links are not working.

11 year old thread, I wish the information was there too.