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WTB 1956 air condioning complete unit

Started by Flying Finn, March 09, 2023, 06:10:47 PM

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Flying Finn

I am looking for a original and reasonably complete air conditioning unit for my 1956 62 series convertible
should be the same as a coupe ? just without the vents and roof ducting.
thanks, Jaan  971 235-9599

Cadillac Jack 82

I didn't think the convertibles came with A/C?
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"
1964 Cadillac SDV "Rosalie"
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado "Sienna"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Cpe
1940 Chevrolet Cpe
1941 Ford 11Y
1954 Buick 48D
1955 Cadillac CDV
1955 Packard Clipper
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1962 VW Bug
1962 Dodge 880
1966 Mercury Montclair
1967 Buick Wildcat Convertible
1968 Chevy Chevelle SS
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
1977 Lincoln MKV

V63

#2
Amazingly,  There was a convertible version offered in 1956. Exceedingly rare.

I do have a 1955 version available ... removed from a sedan.

 I believe that is as close as you can get today and anticipate modifications.

I am
Pretty sure I have seen images of an original system for a convertible posted here in years past, in a yellow 1956, probably an eldorado Biarritz. I recollect the blower motors were relocated and the system was narrowed to fit within the folded  top frame.

Roger Zimmermann

Quote from: 55 CDV Fan 82 on March 09, 2023, 06:17:09 PMI didn't think the convertibles came with A/C?
In Switzerland, a friend of mine has a '56 Biarritz with A/C.
1956 Sedan de Ville (sold)
1956 Eldorado Biarritz
1957 Eldorado Brougham (sold)
1972 Coupe de Ville
2011 DTS
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johnregrus

Here is a photo of a factory correct air conditioning unit in the trunk of a 1956 Cadillac Eldorado BiarritzImage 2023-03-20 at 5.48 PM.jpg
1958 Series 62
1956 Eldorado Biarritz

Cadman-iac

  That's quite a bit different than the coupes and sedans units. I noticed immediately that the blower motors are closer together, and the ducts from them to wherever they enter the passenger compartment is obviously different.
 So right away it's obvious that you would need to locate one from another convertible.
 Thanks for sharing this. I learned something new today.

  Rick
CLC# 32373
1956 Coupe Deville A/C car "Norma Jean"

Cadman-iac

#6
  It also appears that the evaporator case sits farther back in the trunk than a coupe or sedan, probably to allow for the top storage when it's down.
The ducts from the blowers also looks like they are round, not square like a coupe or sedan has.
 The blowers are also mounted on the access panel for the evaporator core instead of on the case near each side. So if you used a unit from a coupe or sedan, then you would need to make covers or weld patches for the holes for the blowers, and cut new holes in the access panel. Not something that I'd ever try.
Just a few more observations from a quick glance at your picture.
Thanks again, Rick
CLC# 32373
1956 Coupe Deville A/C car "Norma Jean"

Flying Finn

This forum is great ..
A lot of gentlemen willing to give great advice.
After reading all the responses to my technical a/c questions and  my wanted posting I have decided
to not install a/c in my 56 convertible .. not unless i found most of the parts from a convertible.
Thanks, Jaan

Cadillac Jack 82

Wow!  I didn't realize that the convertibles had AC!  I do have a question though.  What type of rubberized coating was used on the blower motors?  Mines mostly there but its starting to chip/seperate and I'd like to restore it to its original finish.
Tim

CLC Member #30850

1959 Cadillac CDV "Shelley"
1964 Cadillac SDV "Rosalie"
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado "Sienna"

Past Cars

1937 LaSalle Cpe
1940 Chevrolet Cpe
1941 Ford 11Y
1954 Buick 48D
1955 Cadillac CDV
1955 Packard Clipper
1957 Cadillac Series 62
1962 VW Bug
1962 Dodge 880
1966 Mercury Montclair
1967 Buick Wildcat Convertible
1968 Chevy Chevelle SS
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
1977 Lincoln MKV

Cadman-iac

   Tim,
  I don't know what that crap is covering the blowers, but I can tell you that it was designed to withstand a nuclear blast. It took me days to get that junk off of the all of my blowers so I could paint them and make them look decent. I doubt seriously that anyone makes anything like that that you can use to match it.
 If yours is still mostly there, unless you really want or need a battle, I suggest you leave it alone.
 I'm serious, I had to literally grind that $h!t off every one of the blower housings and the motor flanges, and wherever it was on the evaporator case as well.
 It's a shame that stuff isn't made like that anymore. Today we get crap that deteriorates as soon as you take it out of the package.
 Bomb proof, literally!! Yeah, leave it alone unless you just really need something to do for a few weeks.

  Rick
CLC# 32373
1956 Coupe Deville A/C car "Norma Jean"