[DeTomaso] Parts List & Sources for Pantera AC Installation

[Larry Stock]

Mike 

I DO NOT Recommend the front mounted Condenser. Originally I worked with Gary Hall on the concept, but have since have come to hate the idea that I had in the first place. Maybe an OK idea if you have 180 headers, but then you probably shouldn't be running AC on a race car anyway.

Most AC guys are using O-Rings since they are easier, but in our case only a temporary solution. Flare fittings are forever if you know how to get them to seal up. Only the OLD AC guys like me have the finesse to work with flare fittings. We can make up O-Ring hoses and Condensers, but everything we make for stock is flare fittings. Besides the evaporator in the dash is a flare fitting unit. Pantera Condensers are about 3X the size they need to be and they don't get in the way of the cooling air to the radiator and they don't absorb all the radiator heat when parked so you don't have all the blowing hot air when you first start the Pantera before you can drive 45 MPH and get some cold air through the condenser, it's instant cold.

You don't need to change all the hoses, the original mineral oil in a R12 system actually seals up the hose pores so they won't leak R134. I typically only change the one High pressure hose coming off the pump to the condenser. I DO NOT Recommend the standard PAG oils. These seem to be everyone's down fall. Again most AC shops work with PAG oil systems and O-Rings. The PAG oil does not work with the slightest mineral oil contamination and precipitates globs that will eventually clog the whole system. We use Ester 100 oils that are compatible with mineral oil systems and are far less hazardous to handle.

We will do what you want, but why do more than you need to. Just don't mess it up with PAG Oil.
Larry Stock




On 1/29/20, 11:02 AM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Mike & Elizabeth Thomas" <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com on behalf of mbefthomas2 at gmail.com> wrote:

       One of the major upgrades I plan to do to 6328 will be installation of
       AC - she's never had it and my lovely passenger said she won't take
       another long summer cruise without it.  OK then . . .
    
    
       I know this is a hotly debated subject, but I've decided to go with a
       front-mounted condenser.  That said, I will need the entire setup from
       A-Z including all hose runs, mechanical parts, electrical switches
       (thinking of going with John Haas Pantera Electronics AC controller)
       and other bits & bobs.  During the restoration, I'll have the dash out
       so will be able to make any needed changes/upgrades to any of the parts
       under the dash.
    
    
       Can somebody help me start getting a list of all parts needed and where
       I would source them?
    
    
       Thanks very much!
    
       Mike Thomas
    
    
       Our email address has changed: Please use [1]mbefthomas2 at gmail.com for
       all new messages, thanks!
    
    References
    
       1. mailto:mbefthomas2 at gmail.com
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