Dick M

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Hi, Last fall I purchased a 1967 Avanti II that has 56,000 miles on it. It had a 350 SBC engine installed sometime in the early 80’s. I installed a new brake booster assembly and decided that I would install a dual master cylinder for safety reasons. I ordered the master cylinder and took some measurements to check for clearance to what I believe is the original Axial compressor and accessory drive system. It does not appear that it will fit. So, I am considering updating the AC system to a Sanden system, with the compressor on the driver side of the vehicle so it is located further forward providing more room for the master cylinder. I know others have already made this conversion, so I am looking for some help, so I do not “reinvent the wheel” on my journey. Here are the questions I have: Who is the best source for the AC compressor and the necessary accessory drive brackets? What are the part numbers that you have used? Are there any other suggestions that will help me with this conversion? Thanks in advance for your help!

Thanks to all that provided insight into this issue. Since my AC was apparently installed after the initial build, the folks who installed the AC must have just left the hose in. THIS IS A GREAR SITE FOR GETTING QUESIONS ANSWERED!

Thanks for your help and the photos!

Thank you! It turns out the AC system was installed after the ordinal build, so the deteriorated hose must have just been left there when they did the AC install. It sounds like there is no negative consequences for the loss of the hose's functionality, since it appears to have been there only to keep the auto shift controls cool. Thanks again!

Thank you for the information.

Last fall I purchased a 1967 Avanti II. I had to replace the air intake heater core control cable (bowden cable). In the process of routing the cable above the AC evaporator, I noticed that the "Hose trans cooler" on the passenger side had corroded and deteriorated to the point that it really was totally gone (just pieces). I looked at the parts catalog, and found the attached graphic (shown as 2138-65) . It really does not indicate where it connects at the top of the dash. Before I dig deeper into the dash and console, I have several questions. Where does it get the 'fresh air' from? Are there any better pictures or drawings showing the connections? I know it says it is a trans cooler hose, but is it just a convective air flow cooling system? What are the consequences/risks of not replacing the hoses (left and right)? If anyone has replaced these, any advice on the process would be appreciated. By the way, it has a GM 3 speed automatic transmission.