If I decide on a v8 conv.--what about keeping A/C

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    beetlejuice New Member

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    My 1974 nice original LDO may be a recipient of a V8 conversion. Do any of you fellows have a general answer to what it would take to keep my functional A/C or other luxuries like PS and PB??? I'm vaguely familiar with the mounts/suspension/radiator/exh. manifold situation. Thanks from a fellow striving for novice!:racingflag:
     
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    You can do it. Power brakes will be no sweat, just hook the vacuum line up. Power steering, just get the V8 bracket for the pump. Same with the AC. You might need to get longer lines for the compressor, not sure on that, but if you have the stock York style compressor you can still use it. Just hit up a salvage yard and get the brackets for it.
     
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    Hey thanks man....If brackets are the only problem I'm sure I could source them out w/ a little calling and www it. Right on!!
     

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