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AC compressor mounting brackets

1.1K views 9 replies 5 participants last post by  xlr8or  
#1 ·
Anybody have pictures of thier AC brackets, I would like a system that mounts on the drivers side and fairly low.
Just can't seem to find anything that I like the looks of, so I am defering to the Coupe masters.
What have you got? Where did you get it? How much? etc. etc.
Thanks,
Todd
 
#3 ·
Which motor do you have?

Vintage Air has a 'One Inch Lower' model that worked out great on my 351 Windsor....
 
#4 ·
I am running a 302.
Come on guys I would love to get this doen before I leave for LA and could really use your help on this one.
Todd
 
#8 ·
Scott,
Called Nick several weeks ago and a few times now and he said that he would give me a shout when he was ready and back in town.
I am not going to chase someone down to buy something from them.
If he wants to sell something then he needs to get with me like he said he would, otherwise I will go somewhere where they want to sell it and I get support.

Xlr8or, I like the mount but I would like to have it sit a little lower if at all possible.
Thanks guys,
Todd
 
#10 ·
Got the pulleys and it turns out the compressor needs to move forward farther than it's adjustment will allow. I also want it lower so I broke out the cutting tools and welder.

You can see my pics above of the raw mount as recieved from HotRod Air..

Here's the modified version. I cut 1 1/4" from the back plate and brace to lower the top mounting surface. Then drilled and tapped new holes in the lower bracket 5/8" forward of the originals. It just barely goes far enough forward. Here's pics of the modified bracket..

Here you can see it is now lower than the top of the distributor
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Here you can see it is farther from the valve cover.
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Here you can see the bolts that hold the upper portion of the mount where you adjust location as well as how much lower it is compared to the distributor:
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