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1956 Cadillac air conditioning dryer rebuild?

Started by carguyblack, March 01, 2019, 08:10:47 AM

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carguyblack

In freshening up my a/c on a 1956 Cadillac after the engine rebuild, it has been strongly recommended to address the 60 year old dryer on the thing. trying to keep originality, is there anyone out there who might 'rebuild" that unit? Any other suggestions if that idea fails?
Thanks!
Chuck
Chuck Dykstra

1956 Sedan DeVille
1956 Coupe DeVille (2 sold)
1957 Oldsmobile 98 (sold)
1989 Bonneville SSE

J. Gomez

Quote from: carguyblack on March 01, 2019, 08:10:47 AM
In freshening up my a/c on a 1956 Cadillac after the engine rebuild, it has been strongly recommended to address the 60 year old dryer on the thing. trying to keep originality, is there anyone out there who might 'rebuild" that unit? Any other suggestions if that idea fails?
Thanks!
Chuck

Chuck,

Old Air in Fort Worth, TX did mine quick turn around too.  ;)
J. Gomez
CLC #23082

carguyblack

Long time no hear, Jose! Thanks friend, I'll give them another call. I spoke to them yesterday about the R134A adapter issue you and I talked about.
Chuck
Chuck Dykstra

1956 Sedan DeVille
1956 Coupe DeVille (2 sold)
1957 Oldsmobile 98 (sold)
1989 Bonneville SSE

Mike Josephic CLC #3877

If it were my system, I would stick with R-12.  The
reasons behind my statement are that the system was
originally designed to function with R-12 and will
perform as it was designed.  I have a 1973 Cadillac that
I keep on R-12 and will continue to do so.

Also, R-134A is now being phased out -- so you will have
issues in the future.

Lastly, R12 is still widely available and will continue to
be available. since large stocks still exist here in the U.S. 
Yes, it's more expensive but since you're redoing your
vintage AC system why not get the most out of it?

Mike
1955 Cadillac Eldorado
1973 Cadillac Eldorado
1995 Cadillac Seville
2004 Escalade
1997 GMC Suburban 4X4, 454 engine, 3/4 ton
custom built by Santa Fe in Evansville, IN
2011 Buick Lucerne CX
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