What's it Worth In Phoenix; 1970 Coronet F8

[68BabyBlue]

I understand your point of view and success. I don't want 60 year old evaporators leaking R134 every three weeks. Been there done that, and us Arizonians like "MAX" AC recirculating. I won't miss the fresh air. My experience is not the same as yours and I prefer Vintage Air systems.

It depends on the individual car, good maintenance history and/or a well done restoration produces a trouble free system. I never even had to charge the A/C in the seven years I had my one owner original GTX, but that car had been fanatically maintained from day one. The current one had the system restored with NOS parts, and has been issue free since I had it re-charged when I bought it two years ago. That was not the case with the two 1960s Imperials I owned. Key is getting the right car.

 

[Billccm]

It depends on the individual car, good maintenance history and/or a well done restoration produces a trouble free system. I never even had to charge the A/C in the seven years I had my one owner original GTX, but that car had been fanatically maintained from day one. The current one had the system restored with NOS parts, and has been issue free since I had it re-charged when I bought it two years ago. That was not the case with the two 1960s Imperials I owned. Key is getting the right car.

Other than originality I just don't see the advantage of an original airtemp system. The Vintage Air provides weight savings, less drag on the motor, and was designed to operate with R134. I was very satisfied with the Vintage Air system I put on my coronet. No complaints whatsoever.

I'm also one of those guys that don't see any advantage to keeping drum brakes, but understand the originality aspect.

 

[DeltaV]

Deal breaker for me is factory air and drums,

How about a six barrel, 4 speed road runner instead?

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[YY1]

Chrysler RV2 systems were the originators of the term "ice cold air".

Mine has been converted to 134 for 13 years and except for losing a pressure safety switch and a schrader valve...

Has only ever needed 2 cans added.

 

[HemiLane]

I have not seen that one around Phoenix