A/C Lines ??

[71-SS350]

Removed all the brackets and such from the OEM 40+ year old condenser today. Just for giggles, blew some compressor air thru the lines and shot a 3' cloud of Sahara or Mojave out the other end, LOL. Thinking this is not going to be good trying to rebuild my original factory AC. Starting to think about going with an aftermarket complete system, Classic Auto Air, Vintage Air or Old Air? Does not have to be a stock look , just don't want a lot of chrome and flash, more OEM looking is fine. Just want good COLD AC, sufficient heat in the fall, (winter, the Chevelle will hibernate in the shop) and the ability to defrost front windshield for a cool fall drive before the long winter's nap.

Thoughts from any and all are appreciated.

[Robinls5]

I have a working 71 A/C condenser from my 71. I removed it when I installed a 70-72 Paralell Flow from the Fla. Guys. It is in the box that the P. Flow cam in. This condenser was clean and working when it came out.
Bob

[71-SS350]

Thanks for the offer but have decided I will replace the entire A/C system with a complete setup from Vintage Air. Probably will do that next year as the wallet is pretty well FLAT from doing the paint/body thing. Restoring this Chevelle is more $$ than when I restored my '71 Chevy 4x4 long bed pickup.