Question: My mechanic told me my compressor is locked up and it needs to be replaced on my 1965 Mustang. He also told me I need to replace the filter drier and flush the...
We get a lot of questions regarding General Motors' A6 "long-style" air conditioning compressor and leaks. We are focusing on the A6 because it is notorious for leaking, but our advice here applies to...
From our mailbag - here's a recent email from Ray: I just installed my new rotary compressor using the York to Sanden compressor & u-shaped idler adapter brackets you supply in your kit. I attached...
Working with vintage auto air conditioning systems is a labor of love for us and we like to share tips and tricks of the trade for maintaining these old systems. A recent customer of ours...
The walls Are Twice as Thick as Original GM Part# 3963756
Question: What do you get when you mix thin gauge plastic with radical temperature shifts from hot to cold and back again? Answer: Warping...
The 1969 Pontiac GTO has gotten its own Perfect Fit air conditioning system with DER – Fully Electric Controls. Pontiac enthusiasts everywhere will be cheering the fact that the previously inaccessible blower switch has...
Cars with air conditioning systems manufactured before 1995 used R-12 Freon, a refrigerant that is considered by many to be harmful to the ozone layer and is no longer produced in most countries. The...
Even though winter is just around the corner, now is the perfect time to check your classic car’s air-conditioning system for proper function. Many of our customers are getting ready to store their classic...
Here's a question we get all the time, “Do I need to add more refrigerant if my car isn't cooling well?” The short answer is that more refrigerant doesn't necessarily make for a colder cabin...
Note: Charging procedures for the Perfect Fit retrofit air-conditioning systems by Classic Auto Air is different than most modern air-conditioning systems. Please read and follow all procedures and safety precautions carefully. So you've bought and...