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The evaporator case is all sealed up and installed back in the car. I had trouble locating the black dumb dumb sealer to seal up the pipes and holes that the old piping exited out of the case from. I made sheet metal blocking plates to cover the old holes up and used the dumb dumb to add some insulation value to them. Glad to be making progress on getting the car done. Lots of little things holding up the final assembly. #designsbyandrew #bella #64belair #restoration #xframe #bbody #chevroletbelair #chevrolet #car #cars #60smuscle #realmetal #landyachtz #ironsides #acbox #acevaporator #evaporator #custommodifications #custommade #automotiveac #fabrication #fab101 #fabricationlife #dumbdumb #nissanevaporatorconversion

Just waiting for the two part epoxy to cure before adding another layer on the evaporator case modification. I fabricated some 16 gauge Stainless steel brackets to mount the evaporator core inside the evaporator case itself. In case you are wondering, the outer plates on the end of the evaporator itself are just there for support. No freon runs through the plates but I did have to shorten some screws so they wouldn't hit the tubes in the next row. I also had to build up layers of weatherstripping to make a seal against the evaporator so air wouldn't bypass the core itself. The opening for the evaporator was enlarged due to the evaporator core being so close to the side of the case. This keeps airflow from being restricted. I also had to enlarge the cutout for the evaporator piping to clear the case so there two halves would join together. I used hvac foil tape as a backing for the epoxy today cure against. I will add another coat of epoxy once this has hardened some. I have done fiberglass work before but didn't want to go out to pick up the supplies just for minimal modifications. It was a bit of an experiment with the first holes I filled in and seems to be working well so far. All surfaces that epoxy was applied to were sanded for adhesion. All that is left is to pack the perimeter around the evaporator core inside with foam before assembling it for good. Been a bit of work figuring out issues but it's all coming together now. #designsbyandrew #bella #64belair #restoration #xframe #bbody #chevroletbelair #chevrolet #car #cars #60smuscle #realmetal #landyachtz #ironsides #acbox #acevaporator #evaporator #custommodifications #custommade #automotiveac #fabrication #fab101 #fabricationlife #epoxy #fiberglass #brackets

Part 2 of the slide show for the ac evaporator case modifications. The Nissan unit had a fair amount of leaves and debris stuck to the evaporator so it got cleaned up. I made block off plates out of 22 gauge sheet metal and epoxied them to the inside of the case. I had to rework the small line to exit out of the case in a position where the fittings would be accessible to tighten or loosen without separating the case. I filled existing holes for bolts etc with two part epoxy which works well with fiberglass. I will have to fabricate a bubble for the tube that is showing through the side of the case as clearance was tight within. The window with the fins of the evaporator showing will also have to be opened up for airflow. One cool thing was being able to use the Nissan Sentra drain boot on the case for the 64. Finding a replacement boot for the 64 case might be interesting as I'm finding that the aftermarket doesn't make many parts for the factory ac systems. My conclusion is that they would likely want you to purchase an aftermarket ac system so it corners the market. Just my thoughts. I have some hold down brackets to fabricate so the evaporator stays in place within the case. Once this is finished, I am looking to install a serpentine belt setup that I sourced off of a 90 V8 Camaro. It uses the radial compressor, a larger alternator, long water pump and still allows use of my existing power steering pump. I will also be able to delete my mechanical fan and go with an electric fan which should increase power and mileage. I'm not a fan of buying high dollar systems or high priced parts when you can adapt parts off of other vehicles to accomplish the same thing in the end. A little homework and willingness to fabricate will allow you to have the same or better results in a end. #designsbyandrew #bella #64belair #restoration #xframe #bbody #chevroletbelair #chevrolet #car #cars #60smuscle #realmetal #landyachtz #ironsides #evaporator #acevaporator #automotiveac #custommade #custommodifications #fiberglass #fabrication #fab101 #fabricationlife