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Installing AC on a 1976 R model


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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.

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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.

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