A/C Removal questions

[71'cuda340]

I am trying to clean up my engine bay.  I have decided that I want to remove all the a/c equipment. It doesn't work and if it did I still wouldn't use it because I prefer to cruise with the windows down anyway.  What all needs to be done to do this?  Pics of how the belt configuration would go without the compressor in there would also be helpful. Also, do the lines that connect to the radiator have to be capped or something?  I've never claimed to be a mechanic so bear with me.            

[Chryco Psycho]

the easy way is to go to a wrecker & get all the pulleys & brakets from a small block truck without AC
 the lines to the rad are actually connected to the condenser & you can cap them or remove the condenser , I would cap the lines into the heater box at the firewall

[chevyconvert]

I'd definitly remove the condenser coil from in front of the radiator to aid engine cooling.

[BP23G0B]

the easy way is to go to a wrecker & get all the pulleys & brakets from a small block truck without AC
 the lines to the rad are actually connected to the condenser & you can cap them or remove the condenser , I would cap the lines into the heater box at the firewall

I'm going to remove my A/C as well.  The 2 belts on my A/C compressor are only connected to the 2 groove alternator pulley and the crank pulley.  Once removed, it looks like I could get away with running a smaller belt from the crank to the alternator.  Anyone know if this works, and would a stock non-A/C alternator belt fit?  Is it necessary to swap pulleys and brackets just to run the alternator?

[Chryco Psycho]

Yes you need differnt bracket & pulleys to line up the belts , generally the water pump & alt are on one belt & the pwoer steering on another in front of the alt belt

[BP23G0B]

You're a quick one.  Thanks for the speedy reply Chryco.

[Chryco Psycho]

no problem , just happen to be on the site right now 

[Lunchbox]

You guys are trying to take off your A/C and I am trying to put back my original factory A/C. To bad 70 to 71 are different.

[bb71challenger]

I am looking for a good 71 condenser so if you guys are selling I will buy one.

[moparmaniac59]

I just removed all my old A/C equipment off of my Challenger. 440Source has all the pulley hubs (brackets/belts ect) that you would need to retrofit for non A/C. They sell new and used ones!! Take your pick!! The website is www.440source.com You can order online. Just a suggestion. That's where I got my stuff. It fit well and looked great!!


                                                               Matt B.

[BP23G0B]

Thanks for the link!

[ShelbyDogg]

I need a good condenser and the smallest line with the evaporator valve and good copper lines. Any year will do. Please PM me.
I have a non AC water pump pulley and dual groove crank pulley to trade.

Rob

[Lunchbox]

I need a good condenser and the smallest line with the evaporator valve and good copper lines. Any year will do. Please PM me.
I have a non AC water pump pulley and dual groove crank pulley to trade.

Rob

There is differences in the years, When you go from 70 or 71 into the latter years the tube lengths are different, male conections switched to female and vise versa. Also the condensor moved the location of were the tubes connect to it. Its a headache 

[ShelbyDogg]

There is differences in the years, When you go from 70 or 71 into the latter years the tube lengths are different, male conections switched to female and vise versa. Also the condensor moved the location of were the tubes connect to it. Its a headache 

I have lines for either condenser; both inlet and outlet on driver's side, or inlet on the driver's side and outlet on passenger side.  I just need a condenser.