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  1. AC 134a retrofit parts advice

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    12 hours ago, adamderosa said:

    Javier, 

    I converted my "72 to R134a back in 2004, using components from Vintage Air. The only piece I kept from the original system was the evaporator, which I first removed to have flushed and tested for leaks. Since you asked for part numbers here's what I installed:

    Expansion Valve Kit P/N 3306-VUI  (The expansion valve is located in the console, attached to one of the fittings on the evaporator. You should be able to see it on the passenger's side, It may be sealed up and covered in insulation) 

    Thermostat P/N 11013-VUE

    Receiver/Direr w/ binary switch P/N 07322-VUC

    14x20" Condenser P/N 03261-VUC (the next size larger probably would've fit too and worked even better)

    I used a Sanden compressor, but the one you're looking at should work ok too. 

    I purchased my components through a Vintage Air dealer and installed them myself. Then, I bought the hoses and fittings and figured out how they needed to be routed, at what length and with which fittings. I brought the hoses back to the Vintage Air dealer and had them crimp the fittings on. Finally I installed the hoses and brought the car to them to have the system charged. 

    The evaporator is a pain to remove, but not impossible. There was a recent article on this in issue #194 Spring/Summer 2021 of Avanti magazine. 

    You should be able to remove the condenser through the grill opening without removing the radiator. 

    I'd be happy to answer any questions. 

    Good luck!

     

    Adam

    Thanks for sharing what you went through. It will save others. How well does your system cool on a hot day now

  4. AC 134a retrofit parts advice

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    Regarding condensers for an Avanti, I do not know of a source. When I do oddball cars like Avantis, Alfas or Porsches, I just measure the old one and find a new one of similar size. Sometimes even on Ebay. Then I adapt brackets to mount it securely. As long as the size is about the same and the inlet and outlet are in roughly the same position, most will work. I usually have the hoses made by a local shop that makes hydraulic hoses.

    You might try ACparts.com or oldairproducts.com

    I have used them both.

  5. AC 134a retrofit parts advice

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    Well, I have done a few retrofits. Not on Avantis but on other cars of that era. I have never replaced the evaporator nor seen the need.

    Compressor, Condenser, Expansion valve, hoses  and O-rings.

     

    On one car, I added a higher volume fan in the passenger compartment and some, electric pusher fans in front of the condenser.

  6. Door panel material

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    4 hours ago, Bill Hanlon said:

    Yes it had a blown 305 when I bought it. Replaced it with a crate 350.  I wish that I had more funds at that time and replaced the 305 with an LS.  Unfortunately I need to go through the controller (wife) to get funds. 
     

    Next couple of years project is to tighten up on the steering and rebuild the front end. 
     
    It still has plenty of get up and go!  

     

     

    Very nice! What do you plan to do to the steering?

  8. Rankings on this forum

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted · Edited by pantera928
    typos

    Do any of you know what these rankings on this forum mean? I cannot find anywhere what one means versus another. 

    Not a big deal. Just curious to know. I do not see anyone with a rank of 14 or whatever the highest is supposed to be.

    Thanks

  10. Door panel material

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    Posted

    2 hours ago, Gunslinger said:

    Avanti Motors would do pretty much whatever the customer specified.  The door panels could be vinyl, leather or some fabric.  The number of ribs could vary depending on the seat materials.  

    Thanks. That is what I figured. After the body and the drive train, pretty much anything goes

  13. Window motors

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    Hey Ron

    I can supply a wiring diagram but that is about all. It could be anything from Bad switch contacts to a window motor needing to be cleaned and/or dying.

    Easy to diagnose if I was with the car.

    Best of Luck

    Greg

  19. AC 134a retrofit parts advice

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    35 minutes ago, John C said:

    Hi there Javier B,   I don't think you will find anything specific to the Avantis regarding 134a conversion but if it were mine this is what I would do. I would keep the existing condensor if it has a drier change it if you can find one that readily fits if not leave it. Change the TXV at the evaporator it should have some numbers you can cross reference. If there is a filter screen in the liquid line entering the firewall remove it, clean it, reinstall it. Some systems had it some not, i don't know about the 81 Avantis. Flush the system as you get sections opened up and tape the line ends to keep everything clean. Button the system up, put the proper amount of PAG oil in the compressor, do a pressure test with a little 134a, 40-50 psi will work. If you don't feel you have any leaks dump the 134a and pull the deepest vacuum you can (use a good pump). Then charge the system with 134a. I think you will be satisfied with the results. Access to the evaporator is always a challenge!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Best of luck with it,   John C.                                                                     

    Not bad advice at all but i would look into a different condenser. Now what is a TXV? Is that what you are calling an expension valve.

  20. AC 134a retrofit parts advice

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    If you are going with 134a, there are some new more efficient condensers that work better for getting 134a to cool properly.

    I doubt if any or made specifically for an Avanti. You would probably have to measure the existing one and find a suitable replacement. THat is what I have had to do on other cars when I converted

  23. Recaro leather seat conditioner

    in 1965-83 Avanti

    Posted

    53 minutes ago, Avanti83 said:

    I've used Leatherque products to restore my seats on the 83 Avanti. They worked well and will talk to you about what you are trying to achieve and what you are working with.

    As an aside, I redyed my seats and sent them a patch from under the seats for a color match. They said that was some of the best quality leather they have seen on cars from that era.

    http://www.leatherique.com/

    Thank you. I just looked them up. Only about 2 hours from my house too.

    Looks like a good outfit.

    I agree that the leather used on these cars was much better than what I have seen on other cars.

     

    Thanks

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