AC on a budget

[jthulan]

The engine and trans in my truck are a 351W/FMX out of a 76 Gran Torino. To add AC, I guess I could piece it together from a salvage yard, but would't I need special couplings and fittings for the R134 freon? Any advice???

[Mancar1]

Well if u junk yard what u need it may be good or U would probably be ahead to just try and buy a unit new or from another member. Check craigs list, or Evil Bay.
If me, I would take all I needed off a bone yard vehicle. Install on my Bump, then convert to 134.
I am fortunate my original unit in the 68 is up and running on R-12.
Yes fittings are different, but you can buy them.

[Subzero]

Find a good compressor and evaporator at a yard, Craig's list, or eBay like mancar1 said. If you can find an old condenser in good shape there's always universal ones that look similar to the old ones and they're cheap ( usually under $80 on eBay for almost all), then you just need to buy a receiver dryer ( mine was $8 plus shipping). You can have ac lines made for you at a hydraulic line shop or other places near you that can make them. A local shop is making all four of mine for $150. New lines might be a good investment if you have the budget because old rubber cracks and might leak. The shop can also use fittings on the new lines that match your other components if you show them so it will all go together right