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Hafrod · 07-11-2007, 09:01 AM

They offer a complete AC,Heat,Defrost kit for $829 for a 5,6,7. Sounds great but has anybody used their products?

alans 55 · 07-11-2007, 10:09 AM

finishing up installing their system. had to modify it a little for my particular install. I used a billet bulkhead connector instead of the orig hose holes. I have a smoothed slick firewall. all in all pretty simple install. control panel completely replaces stock heater controls. looks ok. they use vacumn servos so your engine should have pretty good vacumn. I did not use the supplied condensor, as I used the matching one for the prc alum crossflo rad. mounted the heater valve on the inner fender down low instead of inside. if it ever had leak wanted it not in the car. so far it works fine.

seems to be a good system for the money.

alan

MikeKy55 · 07-11-2007, 05:12 PM

Alan, could you post some pictures? I know some guys will want to see their system installed. Thanks

Dale's57 · 07-11-2007, 05:40 PM

Wished I had ordered that kit.

I ordered a Hot Rod Air kit back in May and I still don't have it.

Maybe I'll get it by this winter.

alans 55 · 07-12-2007, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeKy55

Alan, could you post some pictures? I know some guys will want to see their system installed. Thanks

the mrs. and I been trying to sell our house for several months so I have the 55 stored at my mother-in-laws. I'll try and get over there this weekend and take some pict of the install. living in the same place for over 23 years you sure do accumalate a lot of junk. realtor suggested I really clean up the garage so that had been a major project. :eek:

alan

55NEWBIE · 07-12-2007, 11:06 AM

Alan,

What kind of headers do you have installed? Looks like you have plenty of clearance with the steering box. Is the steering box stock?

Thanks,
Ed

walrus · 07-12-2007, 03:58 PM

Alan, I am looking to install an AC system in my 55 , thanks for the info on southern , I will look closely at them, What kind of radiator and condenser are you running,,,,,,,

alans 55 · 07-12-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walrus

Alan, I am looking to install an AC system in my 55 , thanks for the info on southern , I will look closely at them, What kind of radiator and condenser are you running,,,,,,,

running an alum crossflo from PRC w/matching a/c condensor, dual spal fans and controller. got mine from street rod stuff http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/

lots of tri-5's are running that set up. I'd post some pict but haven't taken any since the install last year. will try and get some and post later. some of the others might jump and post theirs. just wished I'd had the funds to get the complete setup with the new core support, butttttt gotta do with what you can.

regards,

alan

MikeKy55 · 07-12-2007, 08:59 PM

Has anyone used this bulkhead connector? If so will it fit over the fan motor hole on 55 or 56?

Hafrod · 07-12-2007, 09:11 PM

THAT's AN AWESOME IDEA!!! If that connector will cover that hole, that would be a time and back saver!

07-11-2007, 09:01 AM	#1
Hafrod Senior Member 3 Gold Stars Join Date: Oct 2006 Hafrod's Garage Location: Claremore, OKLA. Posts: 3,089 Member #1291	Southern Air-anyone use them? They offer a complete AC,Heat,Defrost kit for $829 for a 5,6,7. Sounds great but has anybody used their products?

07-11-2007, 10:09 AM	#2
alans 55 Member Join Date: May 2007 alans 55's Garage Location: Amarillo,Texas 1/2 between nowhere and 1/2 way between somewhere. 40 coupe back home after 31 years Posts: 86 Member #2704	finishing up installing their system. had to modify it a little for my particular install. I used a billet bulkhead connector instead of the orig hose holes. I have a smoothed slick firewall. all in all pretty simple install. control panel completely replaces stock heater controls. looks ok. they use vacumn servos so your engine should have pretty good vacumn. I did not use the supplied condensor, as I used the matching one for the prc alum crossflo rad. mounted the heater valve on the inner fender down low instead of inside. if it ever had leak wanted it not in the car. so far it works fine. seems to be a good system for the money. alan __________________ my project album www.picturetrail.com/alanan55 Driving my 55 and playing with my 40 coupe, back home after being gone for 31 years.

07-11-2007, 05:12 PM	#3
MikeKy55 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 MikeKy55's Garage Location: Mt Washington Ky Posts: 4,386 Member #10	Alan, could you post some pictures? I know some guys will want to see their system installed. Thanks __________________ ''Thank a police officer for being the one who runs to a report of 'Shots Fired' while others run away.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuJeYqNzew

07-12-2007, 03:58 PM	#7
walrus Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Feb 2007 walrus's Garage Location: Temple, tx Posts: 253 Member #1979	Alan, I am looking to install an AC system in my 55 , thanks for the info on southern , I will look closely at them, What kind of radiator and condenser are you running,,,,,,, __________________ "Lord, please put your arm around my shoulders and you hand over my mouth"

07-12-2007, 08:59 PM	#9
MikeKy55 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 MikeKy55's Garage Location: Mt Washington Ky Posts: 4,386 Member #10	Has anyone used this bulkhead connector? If so will it fit over the fan motor hole on 55 or 56? __________________ ''Thank a police officer for being the one who runs to a report of 'Shots Fired' while others run away.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuJeYqNzew

07-11-2007, 05:40 PM	#4
Dale's57 Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Oct 2006 Dale's57's Garage Location: Galax, Va Posts: 292 Member #1325	Wished I had ordered that kit. I ordered a Hot Rod Air kit back in May and I still don't have it. Maybe I'll get it by this winter.

07-12-2007, 11:06 AM	#6
55NEWBIE Member Join Date: May 2007 55NEWBIE's Garage Location: Oak Island, NC Posts: 75 Member #2728	Alan, What kind of headers do you have installed? Looks like you have plenty of clearance with the steering box. Is the steering box stock? Thanks, Ed

07-12-2007, 09:11 PM	#10
Hafrod Senior Member 3 Gold Stars Join Date: Oct 2006 Hafrod's Garage Location: Claremore, OKLA. Posts: 3,089 Member #1291	THAT's AN AWESOME IDEA!!! If that connector will cover that hole, that would be a time and back saver!

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