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1955 Chevy Bel Air A/C - Ice, Ice, Baby...

A Blast Of Cool Comfort For Hot Machines

By Dakota Wentz
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Evaporator Bracket
    The Southern Air vacuum solenoids were fitted and attached to the evaporator bracket.
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Solenoids
    Then the vacuum lines were connected to the solenoids.
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Bracket
    The bracket was attached to the evaporator and slid into place. The evaporator should be mounted as far right as possible and horizontally to the dash. The bracket actually allows the evaporator to be mounted covering where the A/C lines will be routed because the bracket mounts the evaporator with a gap between the firewall and unit in order to run the lines behind it. Once in place, mark where holes need to be drilled and remove and drill.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Bracket
    The bracket was attached to the evaporator and slid into place. The evaporator should be m
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Defroster
    The defroster is mounted before the evaporator is put back in.
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Vacuum Lines
    The vacuum lines are attached in the appropriate place on the evaporator.
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Ducting
    Then the proper ducting is securely attached to the evaporator, and the evaporator is mounted.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Ducting
    Then the proper ducting is securely attached to the evaporator, and the evaporator is moun
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Center Vent
    Below the radio the center vent is mounted.
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Side Vents
    In the bottom corners of the dash the side vents are installed. Once the vents are in place the ducting is attached to the vents.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Side Vents
    In the bottom corners of the dash the side vents are installed. Once the vents are in plac
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Control Off
    A new Southern Air control panel replaces the stock switch plate.
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Electric Water Valve
    We moved back under the hood and mounted the electric water valve to the passenger side inner fender. It's extremely important to be sure to mount hardware properly by following the arrow for direction of flow.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Electric Water Valve
    We moved back under the hood and mounted the electric water valve to the passenger side in
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Hoses
    Next the A/C and heater hoses were cut to the correct lengths.
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Test Fit
    All of the lines were test fitted to their correct locations to be sure that everything was all squared up prior to having the hose ends crimped in place.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Test Fit
    All of the lines were test fitted to their correct locations to be sure that everything wa
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Crimper
    If everything matches up, it's to the crimper with the hose fittings and hose.
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Unit Wiring
    Lastly, wire the unit according to the diagram on the instructions. Since different cars may have different wiring schematics, it is important that you study this procedure and make sure you understand where everything connects. Southern Air has done a good job of making their kit installer friendly, so be sure to take their lead and do what they tell you.
    1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Unit Wiring
    Lastly, wire the unit according to the diagram on the instructions. Since different cars m
  • 1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Charged System
    The only thing left to do is get the system charged and then be prepared to turn the key on and freeze!
    1955 Chevy Bel Air Ac Charged System
    The only thing left to do is get the system charged and then be prepared to turn the key o
SOURCES
Southern Rods And Parts, Inc.
2125 Airport Rd.
Greer
SC  29651
Sweet Components
9403 W. Marshall Ave.
Glendale
AZ  85305
By Dakota Wentz
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