Original AC pics of bracket

[1930artdeco]

I am starting to think about the AC system I want to put in my car. Does anyone have pictures of the original bracketry for the Y block? I have to put mine on the driver side above the PS pump. I will probably have to make up something, so I need to be able to copy it.

Thanks,

Mike

[abe_lugo]

Mike perhaps consider or check to see what those old air products or vintage air offers in the way of brackets. 
I believe the original that requires a three belt pulley crank.  Costing as much as a whole set up.
This is a topic. I'm very interested in might do it for my wagon. I thought You had a 390 not a Yblock after all

[Ford Blue blood]

Original Y-block, the FE A/C mounts were also heavy castiron that mounted to the driver side head.  Took the york style compressor.

[1930artdeco]

I check with V.A. and they don't have anything like the original brackets, which is what I need. I am running a 312 Y block, wo will have to fab something up.

Mike

[lalessi1]

You might be able to source an after market bracket from Vintage Air, they make A/C kits for 50's F-100 (probably with Y-Blocks) trucks. They use modern compressors.

[lalessi1]

Never mind....

[cokefirst]

I have a hybrid factory air unit in my car.  all the internals are 1957 but the compressor mounts over the power steering unit on the driver's side.  I believe that the bracket is from a 1958 with factory air.  The bracket is well made like a factory unit.  I have seen the aftermarket brackets and they look like something that you would fabricate in your garage.  It is not cast iron, but heavy steel.  I can take photos if you like.

[Ford Blue blood]

Try these guys.....

https://nostalgicac.com/collections/ford-compressor-brackets

[1930artdeco]

Cokefirst, yes I would like to see pics. I will PM you.

Thanks,

Mike

[cokefirst]

Here are two photos of the bracket.  I believe it is a factory bracket for a 1958 Ford with Select Air.

[cokefirst]

Last photo.  This is a 1957 Skyliner

[1930artdeco]

Cokefirst, thanks-that is what I need to know. I will have to fabricate the bracket but at least I know how to do it now and where to bolt it.

Mike

[cokefirst]

It may be difficult, but I believe this is the factory mount for the 1958 Select Aire with the 292 Y block engine.  If you want, I can research the part number and maybe you can find one on Fee BaY. 

[1930artdeco]

That would be great, I am assuming that I will have to fab one up. I have plenty of wire for my welder.....

Mike

[1930artdeco]

Is this the correct y block 58/59 that I need Dan?

Mike