240z a/c kit

[chachacourt]

My 1970 240z restoration is about halfway complete. I will need help with air conditioning kit for the car. I have not found a forum where anybody talks about a/c. I live an a state where i need to have a/c in the car. I will need something that is going to be very reliable not some crappy a/c kit where i will run into trouble.   :'(

[gav240z]

Hi Noe? is it?

 

I would say your best bet it to fit an aftermarket unit. Your location indicates Florida so your in the US, and I would guess that you are best off looking for somewhere locally. The original kits are not very good or effective from what I have heard.

 

Best of luck.

 

By the way is there any reason why this post is a poll?

[chachacourt]

I don't know how i got it posted as poll. I am kind of new here and taught i reach out for some help.

 

Noe

[chachacourt]

I am aware Motorsport sells a kit. I was advised by a zguys in California that they were having problem with the kit. i am looking to see if there are other sources out there, or anyone that is happy/content with their aftermarket kit. what they have, where did they get it from. Iam sure where ever you find an a/c kit it will come with all items and hardwares and diagram to install.

 

Noe

[gav240z]

I'm sure one of our members has installed an aftermarket kit. Given the temperature of summers in Australia I'm sure there are a few suppliers of quality kits to suit.

[gav240z]

Came across this today and figured it would be useful.

 

http://blog.livedoor.jp/datsunspirit/

 

http://blog.livedoor.jp/datsunspirit/archives/51112099.html

http://blog.livedoor.jp/datsunspirit/archives/51109192.html

http://blog.livedoor.jp/datsunspirit/archives/51102467.html

http://blog.livedoor.jp/datsunspirit/archives/51099213.html

http://blog.livedoor.jp/datsunspirit/archives/51096052.html

 

The blog is run by Eiji at www.datsunspirit.com who is based in the States. Hope that helps.

 

Cheers,

[chachacourt]

Thanks a lot. I will start doing some research on the links you sent me.

 

Noe

[chachacourt]

Hey Gav, not much help on the sites you provided me.

 

Noe

[gav240z]

Hi Noe,

Maybe give these guys a try. They specialise in old skool air con systems.

 

http://www.vintageair.com/

 

Might be worth asking them about a kit for a 240z?

 

Surely some Aussies have installed Air Con in their 240z's?

[Toecutter]

Yellazed is doing one now I believe

 

Sulio

[chachacourt]

Hey Gav,

I checked out vintageair and also called and spoke with John  ext120. He refered me to page 16 online catalog. said would cost $1200 plus ship. sound good to me at this time. Let me know what you and others think.

 

 

Thanks

Noe

[Lynton]

Courtesy Nissan Texas USA have a complete kit, US $1195-00

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=240Z-AC

 

Lynton

 

[yellazed]

Yellazed is doing one now I believe

 

Sulio

 

I have a 260Z.  I bought a late 260Z OEM in-dash system which is a fully self-contained vacuum operated unit with fan motor, etc, replacing the normal heater box/fan/controls unit. It only has the hoses to go through the firewall and a vacuum line.  No cables and under bonnet bits (apart from drier, hoses, compressor, etc, etc).  Everything bolts up stock and the controls sit in the correct place - requires no mods at all.

 

The dash centre panel is a little different from the 240Z, but maybe you could look for a 2nd hand 260Z system and alter a little to suit the 240 dash?