A/C on the CUCV

[panzerwillie]

Ok so we know i being working on a M1010 wich is schedule to make the ALCAN HWY convoy , finaly got the A/C working here is a rundown on parts and cost..
A/C compressor new $200
Condenser and Hoses $180
A/C unit and dryer $150]
Relay and plug for Compressor $10
Cab hoses and vaccum charge with labor $260
so total $800
Some of the cost would be less using some use parts or rebuild but everything in this truck is new , also being a seperting set up made it easy the engine had all the brackets already, it cools great especialy here in hot miami here are some pictures

 

[my86m1009]

Nice, i was thinking about doing it on my m1009 but isnt in the budget right now. I think the lift and turbo are first on the list

 

[sebaeb]

Nice clean install...looks good

 

[panzerwillie]

thank you

 

[WARWAG]

Thank you for the write up.

 

[stranger75]

I just found this thread. Panzerwillie, would you be willing to share some part numbers, brand names, model names and website info for where you got all your A/C equipment? Particularly the in-cab A/C unit, the condenser, and the compressor. I am brainstorming about A/C in my M1009 and am trying to put together a parts and price list. I like the control/ vent unit you have.

 

[forest522]

Wow, very clean set up and install! That engine set up is the dream of many! More engine photos please! Is the compressor on the driver or passenger side, looks like the passenger side...

The last 6.2 I saw on a 84 Suburban in a parts yard had the compressor on the drivers side and the alternator on the passenger side.

Well done! My hood is closed in shame!!!

 

[pgwaldner]

Cool set up! literally.

 

[panzerwillie]

ac

Its hard to list part numbers is a basic HMMWV redstone a/c for the softtop however the turtle back type is the same exept for the last few years, i got it from a fellow here i belive a tankerdad back 2 or 3 years ago but i see then here from time to time on classified and they are also on ebay, it comes with everything you need to mount compressor on passanger side with a vbelt type set up however you either got to go 12 volt or 1 24v alternator on your driverside and a stepdown to 12v for all your cucv 12v needs, i used the compressor it came with and adapted it to the M1010 a/c brackets however you could use the regular m1010 compressor which is nothing but a standar GM big compressor , i also use a universal condensor infront of radiator, the best way i think is get brackets from a old 6.2 a/c set up mount 1 24v alt on pass side set down to 12 volt and get a hotrod under the dash unit for the cab , you can look for may M1010 thread and see the inside unit, hope this answer some of your questions

 

[Red_506]

Ok that looks awesome! That looks like it cools very well.

 

[GREENMV]

I met you a couple weeks ago at Tower Shops. Glad to see you got It done, looks great. You have a nice M1009. Did you ever check out that hood?

 

[forest522]

That's a serious A/C unit! I like the laptop docking station - 27 years later that M1009 is still a command vehicle!

 

[panzerwillie]

thanks for the complements have not had a chance to look at the hood, all my focus now is on the halftrack and the M5 repower thanks

 

[shorad93]

Panzerville, after our meeting last week at Tower Shops, I purchased the 24 Volt Alternator, but still looking for the 24v - 12v step down converter. How many amps did you recommend I should get for the step down? This will be the last step for me for the harware transplant from a civy K5 Blazer to my M1009. Hopefully I'll see you this Friday so we can discuss the relay wiring for the step down. If all goes smooth from here, I should have a functional A/C system in my CUCV soon and will start collecting parts to do the same for my M1031.

 

[Keith_J]

You will need at least 30 amperes to run the stock 12 volt system. Consider headlights at 5 amps each, blower motor at 10 amps and 1 amp for all marker/running lights. Then the dash lights, horn and wipers.

I would recommend a small 8 to 10 amp hour sealed lead acid battery to assure you won't overload the converter. This would be parallel to the converter, a 40 amp relay triggered by key on ignition should be used to isolate the converter to prevent draw when the engine is off.

 

[saddamsnightmare]

October 24th, 2012.

Interesting! The CUCV Ambulances that were being sold new by GM in 2007 had the AC and a CD player in them with AM-FM Radio, pretty rare as stock for a new military truck I would guess. You could probably use those numbers for your parts.....

 

[panzerwillie]

CU Friday

 

[shorad93]

Hey Panzerville, sorry I missed you at Tower Shops. I had to move from one home to another. I picked up the 24V alternator you recommended but am not sure about the 24 v to 12v converter necessary to make room for the A/C compressor. I've looked at several internet sites but not exactly sure what I should get. I''ve been looking for something with high amp output (50 - 80 amps) but no luck so far. Do you have a recommendation or source?

 

[panzerwillie]

will post a picture of the one got possible tomorrow

 

[panzerwillie]

24/12 volt

Here you go