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Offline 80stepsideguy

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question on a/c units
« on: July 11, 2006, 03:33:00 AM »
Got some questions i need to know about.1st how hard is it to obatin a/c brackets for a big block motor?I am trying to obtain some on ebay and i am getting my butt handed to me on the bidding.So i am stopping.Also do they make a serpantine setup for big blocks?If so would the factory a/c setup work with a aftermarket pump thats attached to the serpantine setup?All info is greatly appreciated..


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pat

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Offline roundedline

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Re: question on a/c units
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2006, 10:22:00 AM »
any '87 - up 454 from 3/4T - 1T will have the Serpentine setup on it.  I would get all of the stuff from it.

Cheap one using factory SBC parts - modification required:
www.fidnet.com/~harleyms/...20page.htm

Several companies make serpentine systems, but they typically are about $800+

www.marchperf.com/gallery_chevybig.html
www.hotrodlane.cc/onlinec...92-104.pdf
www.billetspecialties.com...4&scid=143
www.vintageair.com/downlo...les/52.pdf
www.zoops.com/product-listing-PT.asp

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Offline 80stepsideguy

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Re: question on a/c units
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2006, 01:18:00 PM »
Chris,
thanks for the links, i was gonna go w/ a factory style unit(old style).But i may try the billet pieces.I am so far into this truck i may as well go the distance and buy the billett parts..

thanks again
pat

1980 Chevy c10 restomod:  350/700r4 12 bolt 3.73 rearend iris blue metallic
1998 Chevy 1500 S/B 2wd
1970 cougar convertible: triple white 1 of 1
2014 Hyundai Tucson Limited(my daily driver)
2023 Kia Sportage X Pro (her daily driver).
2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited(her everyday driver).

Offline 82Silvrdo454

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Re: question on a/c units
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2006, 07:27:00 PM »
On my old 82 Custom Deluxe, I once had a serpentine system off of a 91 Silverado SS.  Worked great, just had to modify a couple of brackets.  Other than that, it was just a bolt on.


Offline wknox1

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Re: question on a/c units
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2006, 11:35:00 AM »
I have an 83 checy short narrow, putting a 74 454, and moving all ac stuff to the 83.
willie


Offline Stewart G Griffin

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AC units
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2006, 11:04:00 AM »
If i could hi-jack this thread:

Does anyone know of any diagrams or pictures to the stock small block A/C brackets?

I'm having trouble getting mine back together again.


Offline Stewart G Griffin

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Re: AC units
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2006, 09:20:00 AM »
Nevermind;
With some snooping at the autoparts store and on the internet, i was able to get it back together again.

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