Hot Rods Model a ac

has anyone put ac where there gas tank was on a model a? If so what unit did you use and would you buy again.THanks

 

Really nobody?

 

Leave you gas tank http://www.kendavismodela.com/AirConditioners.html

 

I installed a Ken Davis AC conversion in a model A. What I liked was condenser is under the back which keeps hot condenser air away from radiator. Engine was modified banger. Customer loves it.

 

Btt But I hope others will chime in.The Ken Davis system looks ok but the a I bought had a rotted out tank so i think that is a good place for one.

 

i cut the in side of the tank out and used a vintaige air fit good works good

 

29 moonshine do you remember what kit you used?

 

Back in the old days we all used 2-60 a/c units. Model A's used 2-45.

 

used a vintage air "mini",works good

 

It seems the Davis system is for stock style Model A's.
Is your vehicle running a stock banger engine?
You can always search places like eBay and build your own system up from parts to suit your needs.
I've done that with my 1959 F100 and T pickup hot rod.
It does help if you have a friendly a/c shop nearby.

 

mini

 

I used a Vintage Air I think it was a mini works great.

 

No motor I probably will put a 302 in it have one just sitting on a stand. The vintage air mini sounds like the deal

 

Depending on how much room you have, you might consider an electric compressor. Especially if you want to maintain that stock looking 4 cylinder A engine or a flathead.
https://www.seanhylandmotorsport.co...r-how-can-you-decide-if-one-is-right-for-you/

 

I have installed numerous under dash units in Model A's.

The mini unit offered by Vintage Air will take the least amount of work.
I have also installed the Classic Auto Air "Cooler II" which is larger, but also cooled much better.
You best be good at fitting 10 lbs of parts into a 5 lb. area, but it's worth it.
Also, we have done the Under-dash styles, and they perform the best in my opinion.

It's up to you.

 

Yeah a guy at the local cruise in has an under dash one in his he likes it too. I would kind of like to hide it, you know clean dash.

 

With creativity, you can take the 'underdash' designs and put them behind a custom dash and have them blow thru. Those units cost allot less and cool better, I just got a unit with both Heat and Air off Ebay.

 

Thanks everyone so far.

 

I used a vintageair mini in my 30 pickup. Have a walker rad with condenser. Works great even in those 117 degree days we have here in Mesa Az. Mounted the compressor down low on my 302.

 

Fitznstatz if that will fit in a pick up I’ve got it made in the coupe