Don Wilson jr Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Has anyone installed a aftermarket air conditioning system on a R model. Need suggestions on condenser mounting. Thanks Don Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74054-installing-ac-on-a-1976-r-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Geoff Weeks Posted April 11 Solution Share Posted April 11 I believe a few months ago Watts was selling the complete kit. I know Red Dot also makes a kit for the R model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74054-installing-ac-on-a-1976-r-model/#findComment-549819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Was A/C already on the truck? If not..Mr. Cool makes a unit that mounts under the pass. Seat, and the condenser can be mounted on the frame, and uses the compressor on the engine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74054-installing-ac-on-a-1976-r-model/#findComment-549822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I would doubt it had it from the factory. Period correct would be a roof mount condenser and either a roof or backwall mount evaporator unit. I don't know if the R cab kits I have seen will work with all years or only some years and not the other. Advantage of the correct dash mount is you should get fresh air into the unit and not just recirculated air. If the truck has shutters that may preclude radiator mount for the condenser (might not be enough clearance for the condenser and still have the shutters open) and would need a fan and shutter override on the system. All reasons why roof mounts were so popular back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74054-installing-ac-on-a-1976-r-model/#findComment-549825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Looked in the Red Dot online catalog, and it only lists R models back to 1980? so don't know what would be required to install on a earlier truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74054-installing-ac-on-a-1976-r-model/#findComment-549831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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