1964 Pontiac Grand Prix Air Conditioning
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1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix | Front
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix | Front
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix | Side
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix | Rear
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix | Interior
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix | Interior
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix | Engine
1964 Pontiac Grand Prix | Engine
INFORMATION on the 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
| Factory A/C Specs | Overview | Stats & Specs |
About the OEM Factory Air Conditioning System Originally Installed on the 1964 Grand Prix
AC System Type: | Expansion & Suction Throttling Valve (STV)/Filter-drier/Electric & Vacuum controls. No safety switch in this factory system, which relied instead on discharge outlet on A6 compressor. |
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Compressor: | Single-groove, GM A6 compressor located on passenger side of engine. Learn more about GM compressors. |
Condenser: | Tube and fin. Learn more about GM condensers. |
Controls: | Vacuum & electrically operated manual controls. Learn more about GM controls. |
Evaporator: | Located inside the passenger side cowl, behind the wheel well. Learn more about GM evaporators. |
Filter-Drier: | Mounted inside the engine compartment on the passenger side of the radiator. Note that the muffler installed in the discharge hose is commonly mistaken for the filter-drier in this vehicle. Learn more about GM filter-driers. |
Hoses-Lines: | Hose clamps rather than pre-crimped fittings. Learn more about GM hoses-lines. |
Refrigerant: | |
Valves: | Expansion and STV (Suction Throttling Valve). Learn more about GM valves. |
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Grand Prix background and what was new in 1964
The Grand Prix as a model
The Pontiac Grand Prix was first introduced in 1962 as Pontiac’s answer to the Ford Thunderbird, slotted as a luxury, performance, mid-size car, between the larger Bonneville and the smaller Tempest in the Pontiac lineup.
The 1964 Grand Prix in context
The 1964 Grand Prix was the third of the B-body based 1st Generation (1962-1968). The long, low, clean, wide look of the 1st Gen’s was a break from the bulkier, heavily chromed, larger tailfin cars of the 50’s.
64 vs 63 Front
The vertical dual headlights and the “eyebrow” lip remained. However, the horizontal front grille bar was eliminated and the grille cavity appeared more reduced and recessed. A “GP” logo was also added to the grille.
64 vs 63 Side
The side panels remained very similar to those on the 1963 Grand Prix.
64 vs 63 Rear
On the 1964 Grand Prix, the ends of the rear of the fenders became more vertical and the deck angled more, folding down at the rear.
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General Statistics & Specifications on the 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
Generation: | First Gen (1962 — 1968) |
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Model No: | 29 |
Total Production: | 63,810 |
“Std” Body Type: | 2d-hardtop-5p |
Other Body Types: | None |
“Std” Price: | $3,990 |
“Std” Weight: | 3,930 lbs |
“Std” Wheelbase: | 120 in |
“Std” Length: | 213 in |
“Std” Engine: | 389 V8 303 hp |
Other Engines: | 389 V8 230-330 hp, 421 V8 320-370 hp |
Special Trims: | None |
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Note: The “Std” body type, dimension, price, weight and engine is for the best selling base model. Production totals are for all models combined.
Air Conditioning Solutions for your 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
- S6 Replacement Compressor
- 1964 Grand Prix Condenser
- 1964 Grand Prix Air Conditioning Controls
- 1964 Grand Prix Evaporator
- 1964 Grand Prix Air Conditioning Hoses, Lines & Fittings
- 1964 Grand Prix Expansion Valve
- 1964 Grand Prix Filter-Drier
- 1964 Grand Prix Heater
- 1964 Grand Prix Air Conditioning Repair and Rebuild Services
- Other Replacement Parts?
- CONVERTING TO 134a
Grand Prix Resources
www.grandprixforums.net
www.ClubGP.com (more late model)
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