I have a 55 Commander(V8).6volt positive ground.I very much want to air condition it. Has anyone done it?Any suggestions?---Another question.---What gas milage can I expect?---Aloha Jim---Honolulu.
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I don't know for sure but I would think that you would need to go to 12 volt. I can tell you that the Vintage Air GenII Compac will fit in my 55 Speedster. I have seen other C/K cars with the unit also. Check RayLin Restorations or Bob Johnstones websites for more information. I do have a very good starter for a V8 auto and a very good 12 volt generator I removed from my car for sale. Shipping might be costly?
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Originally posted by jimayling View PostI have a 55 Commander(V8).6volt positive ground.I very much want to air condition it. Has anyone done it?Any suggestions?---Another question.---What gas milage can I expect?---Aloha Jim---Honolulu.Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
'64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Avanti R-1, Museum R-4 engine, '72 Gravely Model 430 with Onan engine
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My 1955 President State Sedan V8, auto, 6 volt pos ground has factory air conditioning.
Model # 1060-MA
[ 8 windows, 2 vents, 60 miles an hour, MOTION ACTIVATED]
I get about 60 smiles to the gallon.
You will have to excuse me now.
I get to take the two youngest granddaughters to Santa Barbara for the day.
They will once again cruise in Studebaker style.South Lompoc Studebaker
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Jim, if you want to go with an 'original' style system that has a compressor that is engaged all the time (like 53K points out), that can be done with your 6 volt electrical system. But if you want a more modern system using a small rotary (Sanden/Sankyo (sp?)) compressor, the biggest issue will be with the compressor clutch. I do not believe there are any readily available 6 volt compressor clutches that can be utilized, based on my extensive search about a year ago. If anyone does know of a usable, readily available 6 volt compressor clutch, please post the information.
If you can get past the 6v compressor clutch issue, the next hurdle will be a 6 volt evaporator blower motor which should not be as difficult to work out. The solution there could be finding a 6 volt blower motor that can be adapted to your choice of evaporator (or maybe getting a 12v rewound to 6v......but I'm not an electrical guy so I don't know what is involved there).
Keep us in the loop if you do move forward with this project..................
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