Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models > Processes, Products & Techniques
A/C System Restoration
KevinK:
Hoses can be restored. Replated fittings, hoses replaced with up to date materials for r132. Not sure what the final product will look like with crimps and new hose.
R12 frepn can still be purchased, it's just not manufactured anymore in the USA.
Bob Gaines:
--- Quote from: KevinK on August 08, 2017, 01:20:29 AM ---Hoses can be restored. Replated fittings, hoses replaced with up to date materials for r132. Not sure what the final product will look like with crimps and new hose.
R12 frepn can still be purchased, it's just not manufactured anymore in the USA.
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Fittings can be replated but if the hose material is sun or heat faded you can only repaint them with some of the rubberized paint . You however lose all of the printing that is on a original set . Original hoses in good condition are still relatively plentiful. Remade hoses with new rubber hose and fittings does not look even close to a original .
preaction:
I have had an original aluminum dryer for a 67 rebuilt, they cut the bottom off replace the desiccant for either R12 or 134r and re weld the bottom.
67gtasanjose:
--- Quote from: preaction on August 08, 2017, 02:32:25 AM ---I have had an original aluminum dryer for a 67 rebuilt, they cut the bottom off replace the desiccant for either R12 or 134r and re weld the bottom.
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+1
I have seen at their site they also will rebuild original expansion valves (typically hard to find original-style).
Exchange Rebuilt Clutches are available at times or you might send yours in for the service.
Many vendors (including CAA) carry new clutch brushes but I cannot confirm how well any of these aftermarket versions match to OE Ford parts. Original Service Replacement Brush Sets often carry the C8 engineering number, with Ford Oval, slightly different than the earlier versions but at least very close to originals. I would say that depending the scope of your project, you should be careful in your selections.
67gtasanjose:
--- Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 07, 2017, 10:23:23 PM ---I wasn't aware that they restored the original dryers. How much did they charge .Could you post a picture of the dryer that you had them restore? I would like to confirm that it is in fact a assemblyline dryer vs a service replacement.
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Some BEFORE pics.
I marked mine & noted the welds before sending it in. I recieved the same drier back and had difficulty in noticing their work ( but you can see where they opened it up when you look close enough)
AFTER pics would need to be added later. Currently, the dryer is mounted to the condenser & is in storage. Not hard to unpack, I suppose but perhaps somebody has easier pics to upload. As I mentioned, it was mine sent back and you really had to look to see any changes. For example, the welding pattern wasn't identical (like no signature is the same ;) )
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