[johnco]

hello guys

my 1965 coupe manual don't have AC
i would like to buy a kit and let a technician do the the work

my question for you is >>>

is it good or bad for the engine ?

my engine is in good condition i don't want any new problem with it

thank you

 

[Guest]

It won't cause your engine any problem. You, "might" ,should upgrade the cooling system, but that depends on the condition of it now and whether it is totally stock.

 

[John_mcgarvie]

Maybe check the harmonic balancer as it will be taking more load.

 

[zray]

If it's going to allow you to drive the car more, then do it .

Z

 

[Roddster]

You might be able to find an entire kit in any of the large Mustang suppliers catalog. Or a take-out one from somebody removing an old original.

 

[Dan Babb]

This type of system looks like it would be easy for a 'do it yourself' at home install. You'd just need to drive over to the local shop and have them charge up the system when you're done.

I believe this looks like the system that would have come from the factory in 65.
Classic Auto Air 20-124 Mustang Daily AC System Uncoated 65-66

Here's a video install so you can see what you're getting into

I don't have experience with this system, but will be looking at different setups for my project.

 

[Guess]

I guess it depends on the climate where you live. I have a Vintage Air on my 65 and it does great in the Texas heat.

 

[gwstang]

I purchased the CAA Perfect Fit AC. It is not that hard to install, you just need to remove the front seats so you can work under the dash a little easier. It comes with good instructions and you can ask them for any pulleys that you might need like a two sheave water pump pulley or crank pulley. I took it a shop to have it vacuumed down and filled with the Freon. Makes a world of difference for summer down here in the deep deep south. :grin2:

Pick your poison

Mustang Cougar Air Conditioning System | Ford Mustang Mercury Cougar AC

 

[jmagilto]

I did the Classic Auto Air on my 65. Chose this over the factory-esqe system so that I would not have the giant box on the floor and because I think a/c defrost is important.
My friend's son needed a techy project for his school mandated senior project - so the project became an instructional how-to - and in return - i had to less physical labor

The install was a breeze. It looks great. It works great! Here are all the pics.

65 Mustang Air Install Project

One Note - I did upgrade to a 3 core radiator and Overflow tank. I also used a 'perfect fit' plastic fan shroud and a clutch fan.
FYI - the shroud required a LOT of trimming
jer

 

[gt350sr]

I just installed a vintage air a/c and heat system in a '40 sedan- very easy to install, and it gets so cold we need to roll the windows down a bit!! I'll probably go with them again when I install in my wife's 66 'vert.

 

[gwstang]

I just installed a vintage air a/c and heat system in a '40 sedan- very easy to install, and it gets so cold we need to roll the windows down a bit!! I'll probably go with them again when I install in my wife's 66 'vert.

Haha, my wife gets so cold when she rides with me. I really crank it down to sub-zero temp...lol >
It sure makes a nice difference, in the summer, to go out to eat or a car show or just to visit someone and not be sweating to death when we get there. 0