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That seller is the guy I got my carpet kit from. He does good work and stands behind it. I got no knowledge of that wagon but the seller is a stand up guy.

 

Lockleaf you are in SLC? I graduated from the U.

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I too graduated from the U. I live in the north end of utah valley though. Lived in Utah most of my life.

 

Fucking A man small world.  I lived in the avenues and over by 9th and 9th while I was there (5 years).  Love SLC and especially Big cotton wood canyon. 

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https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/6254479754.html

 

A/C for Datsun 510

 

this is my ad...I honestly have no idea what to sell this for. Any thoughts? all parts are there, but needs a cleaning, new dryer and missing the two potentiometer knobs.

$150ish in good shape probably.

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As far as I know... there weren't any OEM (Original Equipment Manufactured = by Nissan)  AC units for a 521.

 

Like the AC unit ed*hp has for sale, 521 AC units were all aftermarket, by Frigette, ARA, etc. I could be wrong, but I've never seen one in a service manual.

 

Send me a link if or a pic if I'm wrong, as I like to stay updated.

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I seriously agree with Matt if you just want to install dependable AC, and aren't concerned with originality in the engine bay or interior, and especially if you're not a Good AC tech.

 

That way you get:

 

a new compressor with new bearings, seals and clutch vs. one in unknown working condition

new hoses with sheet metal hose clamps vs. having to reseal the ends of 35 year old hosed if they have O-rings, then have to test them

New clean smelling evaporator with new wiring & expansion valve vs. cleaning and picking debris out of an old evap core and straightening the with bent fins, and testing the motor.

New receiver drier - because the old ones are no good as soon as they are exposed to air for more than a day or two. (Get hoses and a drier with screw on ends - not hose clamps!)

They'll support you with the general parts to bolt an air conditioner in a car.

 

But you'll need to consider the other parts you'll need too..

For a Datsun... you more than likely won't get the mounting bracket for the compressor. You'll have to fabricate it or have it made. They may offer bracket parts for your fabrication.  Ask before you buy!

You might get the bolt on drive pulley for the crank if you want it on a separate belt, but I seriously doubt it.

You won't get the hd radiator and full fan shroud you'll really need, especially if you live where it is hot (why else would you be buying an AC?) in a desert climate like Riverside/Berdoo, CA, Vegas, New Mex

You won't get the multi-blade fan and clutch

You won't get the sensor devices that increase engine speed and prevent the auto trans motor from stalling.

 

If you want originality and you're a really experienced AC mechanic (or have access to one) and know all the parts to get... then by all means go out and pull an original Nissan unit or an aftermarket unit from a junkyard car. There are a lot more parts than just the inside evaporator unit with a working fan. And it takes a lot of time and patience to ensure you get all the parts, and without breaking them. Some parts need to be cleaned and reconditioned just like dash switches.  

 

Either way, it is a serious project. You have been informed :thumbup:

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