I have a complete dealer installed A/C system that was in my '72 240z. The former owner included a new/unused condensor, new compressor, and new dryers along with the foot-well box coil, switch, etc. Is there any market for this antiquated system or should I talk to the local scrappers to see what they'd give me for the metal? I figure if I ever want A/C in the Z I would buy a newer version from VintageAir or somewhere similar. Any thoughts?

I have a complete dealer installed A/C system that was in my '72 240z. The former owner included a new/unused condensor, new compressor, and new dryers along with the foot-well box coil, switch, etc. Is there any market for this antiquated system or should I talk to the local scrappers to see what they'd give me for the metal? I figure if I ever want A/C in the Z I would buy a newer version from VintageAir or somewhere similar. Any thoughts?

I'm interested if the price is reasonable.

Send me a PM if you care to discuss it.

Thanks!

Jim D.

"Zup"

Owners interested in adding "period correct" AC may be interested in your system. As you noted, a newer system with a rotary compressor is now the way to go, unless it's important to keep the Z as it would have been in '72. I still have the unit from my '71 in a box in the garage after modernizing.

Dennis

Here's a picture of what I have:

- Condensor (new, unused with plastic plugs still in the ends

- Airbox coil (used, all of the 'guts' are still inside)

- Compressor (net, unused in original box, appears to have been ordered by the previous owner to replace the original)

- 2 Dryers (both look new, but hard to tell)

- A/C Switch with temperature sensor (used)

- Pulley with electromagnetic clutch & belt (appears to be used)

- Box of miscellaneous fittings, hoses, connectors, etc.

I should be able to pull the mounting bracket off of my engine block as well (not pictured) if anyone is seriously interested in this kit.

Rotary compressors are the bomb, but those old York-style piston jobs worked great at idle. Like stuck in traffic, which is when you REALLY want cold AC. I mean, SO WHAT if they sucked 16 horsepower! Idle up!