CUDA AIR CONDITIONING

[scottylack]

I have a 383 71 Cuda ... need help with the a/c ...I have NO parts...  where can I go to get everything. I have a  compressor in good shape, a drier, water valve...thats it. How about the codenser...? The bracket for it, the hoses and lines... HELP!

[hemiken]

Maybe you could do what Topcat has just done, look to other cars for parts.  He found a 71 Fury and has just robbed all the A/C parts from it as a lot of the cars shared a lot of the parts through the years.

Someone will jump on and may have some of what you need yet, good luck

[bb71challenger]

I also lack a condensor for my Challenger. I have several but they are all beat to death and the one that was on my car I ripped a line trying to keep my air conditioner charged while I was swapping engines. While a lot of cars have the same condensor I have yet to find another car that has the same inlet/outlet spots for hoses that bolts up identical to my Challenger. I know YearOne and other resto places have them but they are sure pricey(like thats a shock lol)

[moparmaniac59]

I just removed a complete A/C system from my '74 Challenger including a monster 75 amp (maybe it was 100?) alternator. The A/C was in working condition when removed. I may have some parts that you can use. I can't guarantee the stuff is still functional, but let me know what you may need and I'll look and see if I have it. I'll let the stuff go for dirt cheap plus shipping if I've got anything you can use. Send me a PM!!

                                                  Matt B.

[bb71challenger]

PM sent a few minutes ago 

[scottylack]

How about me ...my thread!

[Moparal]

How about me ...my thread!

Very goog point

[bb71challenger]

How about me ...my thread!

Yup your right. PM's were sent and you have first dibs. Sorry if it looked like I was sniping, didnt mean to. I jumped to gun getting a PM sent out to moparmaniac.

[Robb]

you can get a  BRAND NEW CONDENSER  on Ebay for 165$ delivered and it is a direct factory replica    all the same fittings, sizes, blah blah.    Same stuff (same source) from the vendors was looking to be around 350$


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-1971-70-71-Dodge-Challenger-AC-A-C-Condenser-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a552Q7c39Q3a1Q7c65Q3a12QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem160249319077QQitemZ160249319077

you should look at doing a sanden compressor, and give old air products a call to get repro lines, that they can mod to the new compressor.   Bouchillon Performance has the compressor brackets and associated parts.

[moparmaniac59]

OK Guys,
I've got some pics here of the A/C  parts. The condenser is pretty beat up, but did work, was tight and didn't leak. The hoses are fine. I have to agree with Robb. I saw a Barracuda Condenser (OEM) on Ebag for $140.00. Unless it's just a driver and you just want something that's functional, I'd go for a new condenser. Take a look at the pics. If you (Scottylack) wants any of the parts (he has first dibs) let me know. Then if anyone else wants any of it just PM me. I'm cheap. Due to size, shipping may be costly. Oh, and this stuff came from my Challenger and it was a 440 big block. 

                                                              Matt B.