Aftermarket A/C install

[Comatt]

Does anyone know of a good aftermarket a/c kit for these cars? Something that has most of the bracketry hopefully. Anyone who’s done this and wants to add some tips that would be great! Thanks

Matt

[poboyjo65]

What kind do you want?

there is the underdash (knee knocker) unit ,,,

or the kind that goes in place of the stock heater box (it has its own heater) & place vents & ductwork where ever you choose, which on a 65 comet not much real estate to put them other than make a new lower section of the dash under the bezel/trim, there are several companies that make them.

[A/FX]

Look beyond what may or may not be available for a Comet. Falcons are basically the same vehicle, there are a few aftermarket manufacturers who offer retro fit air conditioning systems in ‘60’s Ford Products.
Example:
https://www.vintageair.com/surefit/comp ... del=Falcon

[Joe Travers]

I'm seriously thinking about selling my Classic Auto under-dash system.
Don't need a condenser in front of my radiator.

You have a drop top in the North. Do you really need one?
Let the wind blow.......

Joe

[Comatt]

Joe, people think it’s nuts to have a/c in a convertible but I was out last weekend in 95 degree heat in my car with a black interior and just about baked Alive. Michigan is super hot and sweaty, I have another convertible too and probably wouldn’t drive it as much as I do without the A/C! Also the wife likes to come along and gave me permission so there’s that Are you wanting to sell yours? Lmk

Matt

[Joe Travers]

I saw you guys were getting a freaky heat wave
Why I will never repaint my car original Presidential Black. Would look slick but man it would get hot. If Momma says A/C, yeah A/C

I would probably sell my system locally or pickup for around $400. Shipping all of it would break the bank.
You can pick up a new system from them for around $1200+ a little extra if you have to customize the setup to fit.

Joe

[tomb22]

I installed a classic air unit that replaces the existing heating core. The whole thing fit like a glove and the people where excellent to work with. The new controls match the looks of the existing. I mounted the compressor on the passenger side so the hoses are shorter and not crossing over the front of the motor.



Tom

[Joe Travers]

Slick serpentine setup, Tom

Joe

[poboyjo65]

Here is a thread I started about doing mine frankenstien style with a factory underdash type , but quite a bit of other info on it from others & what they did with other kinds. also lists of places where I ordered my parts.

https://www.cometcentral.com/forum/view ... =1&t=14579

there are what they call ''underhood'' kits if you want to redo a factory kneeknocker like I did & they supply everything else that goes underhood- comp,hoses,condenser,dryer..., & some kits you have to cut to fit & have the hoses crimped at a shop. which I wanted to cut & crimp my own hoses for a neater look

so you need to decide which is best for you & if you DIY it or have it done by someone else

[tomb22]

Slick serpentine setup, Tom

Joe

Thanks Joe

[sanderjs]

I may be a little late posting here but I liked the look of the classic auto air kit because their control replaced the current one.

https://www.classicautoair.com/shop/com ... ng-system/

[tomb22]

I may be a little late posting here but I liked the look of the classic auto air kit because their control replaced the current one.

https://www.classicautoair.com/shop/com ... ng-system/

Looks exactly like the old control
Tom