95riosnake Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'm probably going to delete my ABS at some point, just haven't done it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbscobravert Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I ditched my AC because I hate the way Ford designed the whole system, it's in the way of pretty much everything I was trying to do in the engine bay. I'll eventually have AC back in the car but it'll be an aftermarket setup like Restomod Air or Vintage Air.With a conversion block I found online, I converted my compressor connections to standard GM hose ends. Then I made ALL my own hoses from scratch and relocated them where I wanted. I also put my receiver dryer in the fender well. For a condenser, I used a GM one but to do it again, I will get one that uses regular GM hose ends (tube o-ring, compression). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted May 5, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I'm probably going to delete my ABS at some point, just haven't done it yet. Deleted mine when Rich was down here. Cannot go without air though down here in FL. Does Vintage Air make something for our cars? They're local to me. When I called about replacing my system in the 66, their prices were ridiculous though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Deleted mine when Rich was down here. Cannot go without air though down here in FL. Does Vintage Air make something for our cars? They're local to me. When I called about replacing my system in the 66, their prices were ridiculous though. Tom @69clark said he is going to run a vintage air setup in his pace car, so I was waiting to see how that goes. Nobody makes anything for our cars, ever, lol so it will definitely be a custom setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Already been pondering how the hell I was gonna run custom lines for the a/c ... Need to get my hands on a little tube welder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 there is a guy that used to make a nice billet block to delete the abs you just plumbed all your lines into the block instead of the abs pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Maybe I'll go abs and ac delete or custom kit when I need more real estate but for now they're just going back in OEM location. I can deal with them for now. Wire tuck was a snowballed project so I'm not going all out on it right now.Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 @Yeahloh95 I think he still does make them I have his number somewhere.. o and @Det_Riot you have no choice.threw the.abs module in garbage and Don may have took a sawzall to your.ac lines.... Your welcome Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 @Yeahloh95 I think he still does make them I have his number somewhere.. o and @Det_Riot you have no choice.threw the.abs module in garbage and Don may have took a sawzall to your.ac lines.... Your welcome Sent from my SPH-L720 using TapatalkHm oh well. Just making more work for ourselves. YolooooSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 You know that's a lie, because I'd never cut ac lines.. I'm the #1 keep your ac advocate Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Lol @Det_Riot such a reassurance knowing you left your car with such confiding individuals [emoji6]Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbscobravert Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 A/C in these cars is not that difficult even for exotic high horsepower combos. It just takes some ingenuity and research. So not to muck this thread up....I started another but here is the end result of making your own lines. http://www.sn95source.com/topic/4387-custom-ac-lines-9495/ This is a 650rwhp soon to be 800rwhp with A/C and P/SFinished product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Soooo much yesSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Soooo much yesSent from my SCH-I545 using TapatalkLooks like we can plan on this for next winter. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbscobravert Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Looks like we can plan on this for next winter.Sent from my XT1080 using TapatalkLet me know if you need help. It really was easier than I imagined. I even charged the system in my home garage. Because the line lengths are different, etc. The A/C charge amount is not gonna work, so you just have to wing it. Mine is apart right now and there are a few lines that I am gonna redo this next time she goes back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Let me know if you need help. It really was easier than I imagined. I even charged the system in my home garage. Because the line lengths are different, etc. The A/C charge amount is not gonna work, so you just have to wing it. Mine is apart right now and there are a few lines that I am gonna redo this next time she goes back together.Absolutely! I'll take you up on that offerSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Where are you located @kbscobravert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbscobravert Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Where are you located @kbscobravert?my physical location 9+ months out of the year is Afghanistan. The car and where I call home is north of Fort Worth Texas by a few miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Stock ac set ups in our cars look like crap. Toss that crap in the trash..if its that hot drive the daily as a modified 5 liter runs like crap in high heat anyway. If you truly cant go without it look at vintage air like dan said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 There is no reason to not keep ac imo.. If your car overheats when it's on, then you need to sort out a cooling issueSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
410sn95 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 There is no reason to not keep ac imo.. If your car overheats when it's on, then you need to sort out a cooling issueSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk To each their own but imho it takes up to much room in the bay and we don't have a lot of real estate to begin with. Weighs a ton too. Less clutter and weight savings? Yes please. A win-win in my book. I will add I live in the PNW. A/C is not something I have ever needed, even in my daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Different strokes for different folks. It isn't going anywhere right now so I'll deal with it laterSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Updates updates updates! Not really anything exciting. Got another step further in the gauge clusterLooks funny without the bezel around it. Planning on taking my OEM hacked up one and cutting the internals out if it. In lieu of that, I picked up another v6 cluster from the junkyard. 15 bucks. Yes please. As well as some assorted wiring, including the fusebox wiring so that I don't have to deal with matching up different color wires, plugs for my alternator, new washer fluid reservoir, trunk struts, and a some things for my cut off switch. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have bad news about your washer bottleSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hurray, no more broom stick trunk prop!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have bad news about your washer bottleSent from my SCH-I545 using TapatalkIt isn't the same? Or you're stealing it?Hurray, no more broom stick trunk prop!!Haha its pretty upsetting. That stick prop was so useful!Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Not the same... We need wiring, but nows the time for them shenanigans Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Not the same... We need wiring, but nows the time for them shenanigans Sent from my SCH-I545 using TapatalkCan we swap the motors?Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 That's the part that's different Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Nice to see that I could construct a coherent sentence last night.... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Lolz... Drunk Don posting away! I haven't had a good drunk posting night in a while... Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 With relevance! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabres Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Interested to see how the cluster turns out. I like the tach in the prominent center position. I'd personally want a little more gap between the tach and the oil pressure gauge, though. Could just be the picture but it looks like the rings are almost touching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Interested to see how the cluster turns out. I like the tach in the prominent center position. I'd personally want a little more gap between the tach and the oil pressure gauge, though. Could just be the picture but it looks like the rings are almost touching?They are almost touching. That is due to my lack of measurements and inability to lay them out very well before drilling. I'm hoping that with the vinyl wrap over the aluminum it makes it less noticeable. Before being wrapped I'm gonna attempt to open up the holes some more to shift em over.Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 There ya go...i like this better than your previous attempt..Lthough Im with tabers on the spacing...kinda tough to fit all those in our limited space. one reason i only ran the fuel guage in there along with tach and speedo of course. I would suggest not attempting to gut a cluter as you dont need it and it may even limit your workable area. Just make some snandoffs or new mounting tabs for the aluminum guage plate and call it done. Cleaner and simpler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 There ya go...i like this better than your previous attempt..Lthough Im with tabers on the spacing...kinda tough to fit all those in our limited space. one reason i only ran the fuel guage in there along with tach and speedo of course. I would suggest not attempting to gut a cluter as you dont need it and it may even limit your workable area. Just make some snandoffs or new mounting tabs for the aluminum guage plate and call it done. Cleaner and simplerThis a little better Rich? Worked on it some today. Opened up the hole to bring it over some moreSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Now go Fuck yourself Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Now go Fuck yourself Sent from my SCH-I545 using TapatalkDon't worry. We're building you one tooSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVRL8TE Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Fuck you, though. Great progress. You'll love my next progress, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ysInstagram @rolocutSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
