They do, I guess I just assumed Ford put the same control panel in all cars to save money.Yes, those are your condenser hook ups/
Do your HVAC controls show an AC setting??
Well that’s a bit of a downer, but you’re probably right. I’ve been wanting to clean up the interior for awhile (headliner, missing screws, radio) so that’s probably the best time to tackle that. I’ve heard dash removal is easier in the 79-86 cars.If your going threw there trouble with new parts, replace it.. It’s probably been sitting open for years and rotted to all hell.
I don’t think so, at least not for the compressor.Are the brackets still there too?
I’m hoping to do dynomat as well, I’m thinking the old insulation probably absorbed a lot of moisture over time and that’s why the interior has that “old car” smell. The carpet was new when I bought the car, and the seats are in decent enough shape so I’m thinking just a good steam cleaning when it’s all out of the car and It should be good. The dash is cracked, but not anywhere noticeable so I’m not worried about it.I did mine years ago but I went through and fixed a bunch of stuff, dynomat, headliner and carpet, scope creep is real so plan for the big stuff, gather what parts together you can that need dealing with, no point in riding around in air condition comfort that smells like an old shoe.
The compressor is what I’m concerned about from a buying perspective. I know LMR has a kit that includes one, but apparently it’s Chinese made and is therefore hit or miss in terms of quality, so I think hunting for a reconditioned OEM one is probably a good idea.I took mine all apart, you know " this begats that and that begats this" , and had the local radiator shop flush, clean and pressure check my Radiator, my condenser, evaporator and my heater core...
Rebuilt/Resealed my compressor ( per 5L5's instructions on here and my FSM) and replaced all of my hoses...
All of them looked original ford parts, Brass, and they all checked out fine.. You could do this, in my opinion.....
I trusted my original parts that checked out good over today's aftermarket....
Rock auto has new onesThe compressor is what I’m concerned about from a buying perspective. I know LMR has a kit that includes one, but apparently it’s Chinese made and is therefore hit or miss in terms of quality, so I think hunting for a reconditioned OEM one is probably a good idea.
I’ll check them out, thanks!Rock auto has new ones
I’ll have to read that, I’ve named my car “Smaug” like the dragon from the Hobbit, because it takes all of my money and then sits dormant for long periods of time. I like the oil spill theme though, that’s fitting for these cars.Before I finished it the car developed several self induced issues and an issue that wasn't a problem, thus the original name 'Exxon Valdez '. You can read all about it in my thread linked at the bottom (shameless plug).
I normally don't 'name' cars unless they are 'special' (in my best Lily Tomlin voice)
Now, WTF knows what Lily Tomlin sounds like?
If it's all the same to you, I went to Joe Pesci.
Now I feel old... No difference than when I watch these new NO TALENT modern " stars" of TV and movies... I have no idea who they are either...I had to google who those people are because I’m a fetus. Pesci sounded familiar, probably because of his role in The Godfather.
Also, I had no idea Tomlin was the voice of Ms. Frizzle in The Magic School Bus. My sister and I used to love watching that show when we were kids. Multi-generational talent, right there.
You’re only as old as you feel. I know a 70 year old man that just ran a half marathon with his 23 year old granddaughter and recently rode a motorcycle across the country. I can’t do stuff like that, I almost passed out digging a hole in my backyard just now, and it’s not even done.Now I feel old... No difference than when I watch these new NO TALENT modern " stars" of TV and movies... I have no idea who they are either...
Must be the " fickle finger of fate".......
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