Calling all '66 L36 w/AC owners
Hi All,
I'm finally in the process of getting ready to install my factory AC back on my '66 390hp convertible. When I bought her back in '88 "Bubba" had picked over her engine bay pretty well. All of the original AC compressor parts were missing. Through the years I've massed lots of pieces for the big rebuild and now need your help.
First, I hope this thumbnail works. Kinda new to this. This shot was taken from an earlier post. Back in '90 I bought a set of repro compressor brackets from a vendor that match these exactly. Since then, I've found a complete original set. There are some differences between them.
It's been posted that BB AC compressor brackets are the same for '67~'74
Vettes. Was this true for '66 also, or do they have different brackets?
Here's why I ask... The '66 AIM, C-60, sheet C3 shows part #1 as #3872726. An original I found has the same number stamped in it's casting following "GM" (not pictured in photo). Now look at the top row of the parts in the photo. The 2 outer black cast brackets are the ones I'm curious about. The one on the left is listed in the AIM as part #11 with #3887165, but is stamped on my original and repro as #3894364. The one on the right is listed as part #8 with #3887166, but is stamped on my original and repro as #3894362. I'm hoping that the ones I've found are also correct for the '66 L-36.
I've been looking for these different AIM #s through the years, but never spotted any loose or installed on cars. I've only seen the kind that I have. Any information and possible photos of the brackets and bolt markings would be really appreciated!
Happy New Year!
Mike
I'm finally in the process of getting ready to install my factory AC back on my '66 390hp convertible. When I bought her back in '88 "Bubba" had picked over her engine bay pretty well. All of the original AC compressor parts were missing. Through the years I've massed lots of pieces for the big rebuild and now need your help.
First, I hope this thumbnail works. Kinda new to this. This shot was taken from an earlier post. Back in '90 I bought a set of repro compressor brackets from a vendor that match these exactly. Since then, I've found a complete original set. There are some differences between them.
It's been posted that BB AC compressor brackets are the same for '67~'74
Vettes. Was this true for '66 also, or do they have different brackets?
Here's why I ask... The '66 AIM, C-60, sheet C3 shows part #1 as #3872726. An original I found has the same number stamped in it's casting following "GM" (not pictured in photo). Now look at the top row of the parts in the photo. The 2 outer black cast brackets are the ones I'm curious about. The one on the left is listed in the AIM as part #11 with #3887165, but is stamped on my original and repro as #3894364. The one on the right is listed as part #8 with #3887166, but is stamped on my original and repro as #3894362. I'm hoping that the ones I've found are also correct for the '66 L-36.
I've been looking for these different AIM #s through the years, but never spotted any loose or installed on cars. I've only seen the kind that I have. Any information and possible photos of the brackets and bolt markings would be really appreciated!
Happy New Year!
Mike
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