RE: [Chrysler300] A/C Compressor rebuild for 1960 300F

["Louis M. Barrie" <lmbarrie@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all.  We have a 60 core available to have rebuilt so Big Yellow will not have to sit around and wait!  I called Mac's radiator; they confirmed that they can do it so we will get a core to them within the next week. They are promising a 1 to 2 day turnaround at about $250.  Will keep everyone posted.

Louis Barrie
West Hills, CA
Home of Big Yellow

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Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 1:06 PM
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Cc: 'Chrysler 300 Club International, Inc.'; lmbarrie@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] A/C Compressor rebuild for 1960 300F


Hey, good to hear we have some concensus Matt!  You reminded me that it might be best for Louis to remove his compressor and take it to them to have it rebuilt before getting it charged by them as well.  The 1960 compressor isn't quite the same as the later RV2 compessors and the rebuilder is not likely to have one sitting on the shelf (I would want my own rebuilt anyway) since he is apparently a fairly small concern according to Mac's.  That way the yellow F won't sit at the shop until the compressor is rebuilt - at least I know I wouldn't want my F sitting somewhere out of my sight!  If they recharge it, they can then check for leaks and would be responsible for any subsequent leaks in a reasonable time period.  
Good luck
Steve
---- Matt Allyn <mallyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> I second Mac's RADIATOR!
> I also have purchased two compressors for my two 62's and been happy to have
> them charge the systems after I install it all.
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> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] A/C Compressor rebuild for 1960 300F
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> Yes, I have had very good results using rebuilt compressors obtained from
> Mac's Radiator & A/C Service, Inc., 9681 Alondra Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706.
> Their telephone number is (562) 920-1871.  The are well experienced in
> servicing A/C systems on older cars.  While I obtain my rebuilt compressors
> from them (I don't know who actually rebuilds them, except they say it is a
> local small company) and usually do the rest myself, I wouldn't hesitate to
> take my cars to them for complete service.  Given the cost of R12 which my F
> and other cars still use, I will probably just take my car down there in the
> future just in case my diagnosis isn't correct and I end up needing to
> recover refrigerant in a system I have fully charged (since I don't have a
> recovery machine).  This happened on my 1970 Chrysler Newport where I
> incorrectly diagnosed a problem as a bad EPR valve, when in fact it was a
> bad expansion valve.  They quickly diagnosed the problem, recoverd nearly
> all the freon, and only charged me for the slight amount they added beyond
> what I already had in the system.  Most shops charge for a full recharge and
> don't give credit for what you have in the system.  I have obtained two
> compressors from them in the last 5 years and both cars have held up fine,
> even after long periods of sitting.  I just get in them and the A/C always
> freezes me out!  I rarely recommend any repair facilities, but these guys
> have done right by me.  Since you are in CA (L.A. area too, correct?), let
> me know how things work out if you choose to go to them.  I last went to
> them in 2003 and hope things are still the same.  I also need to take my F
> there as well since it seems to have lost its charge suddenly (nothing has
> ever been replaced in the system except for a top off with Freon
> occasionally in the last 46 years!). 
> Steve Albu 
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> ---- "Louis M. Barrie" <lmbarrie@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> > Does anyone have a good source for rebuilding these compressors?  Mine 
> > was rebuilt by an outfit in Florida that made the front seals, but the 
> > compressor never completely held the freon, although it works well 
> > when charged.
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > 
> > Louis M. Barrie
> > West Hills, CA (105 degrees)
> > Home of Big Yellow
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