1972 BB Convertible in Atomic Orange Color

[vito]

After getting the compressor aligned correctly another problem came up Flipping belt is hitting the cross member of the control arm. I was looking at what others had done to over come this and they moved the compressor forward enough to use the outer groove of the water pump pulley. So mod number I forgot. Now to move it forward 5/8"



P/S pulley alignment is a lot better now.



My rivet nuts came in (thanks Bob) so now I just wait for the blower motor.

[vito]

Well after a brutally hot summer I started to work on the car again. A couple of things to help with the A/C install.

The condenser is mounted to the brackets with screws and nut. I used the rivet nuts that Bob invented (thanks Bob), much easier to work with especially with the lower screws.

I have to move the compressor forward on belt groove so not I am using the forward pulley groove on the water pump. I had to replace the spacer between the compressor since it was to short anyway with two of them and welded the entire assembly together. I fell a lot better about that now as it is rock solid.

I also ordered a new line assembly. I really didn't want a metal liquid line because of heat transfer so I found a kit with the Parker lines and fittings.

Also wrapped the fuel lines with an insulation material made for pipes.

[MaineVette]

Glad to see you're making progress again, Vito! Sounds like the A/C will come in handy once it's up and running.

[vito]

Were finally in the mid/low 80's for the high and mid/upper 70's for a low. Once the A/C is done, the rest should go fairly quickly.

[vito]

Didn't see that coming. I was finishing up under the car and went to hook up the e brake cable, way too long. The original one barely fit, this one

Other than that I start I fit the a/c lines.

[vito]

Steering parts removed, cleaned, and reinstalled. Check
Steering column installed. Check.
Ride height adjusted to 28 inches. Check.
Control arm bushing bolts tighten. Check.
Condenser washed and painted. Check.
Passenger door window swapped out. Check.

Good week so far. The temp has been in the 70s.

I had to buy turn signals for the front fenders. Japanese inspectors are making me put them on.

The rest of my parts are waiting for me stateside. My azz is going to freeze.

[MaineVette]

Sounds like a way more productive than I had.

Bundle up - it's getting cold stateside, especially over the past week. We were spoiled with a warm fall. Sounds like we'll all be paying for it before long.

[vito]

Well, that was a cold stateside trip. But I was able to get the A/C hoses cut and the fitting crimped, Compressor bracket also coated, also the rest of the parts that I need to wrap up this project.

The one thing that I noticed with the a/c unit is that both heater hoses are 5/8" and the expansion tank is 3/4", time for an adapter.

For those of you that are installing the vintage air system, I would recommend using rivet nuts on the condenser for the mounting brackets. Also don't install the pass side bracket until the tubing is installed.

At least that part is done. Now for the indoor unit today.

[MaineVette]

Nice to hear your still making progress. Did you stock up on parts while stateside? I bet buying stuff while you're hear saves a ton on shipping!

[vito]

Well the unit is mostly installed. I will connect the high/low sides to the compressor at the shop. The compressor is fill with nitrogen and I don't want to open it now. Heater hoses also installed. There goes all my free space on the passenger side.

If I can get my friend to stop by tonight I will install the hood and wiper door assembly. I did buy some brake lines while stateside, I want to make the lines from the master cylinder to valve look more presentable.

Next week reassembly of the dash and electrical check.