Adding OEM A/C to a M1097R2

[stucazz74]

Hello all. I am in the process of buying my second HMMWV. The first one proved too costly to restore . So now I have a donor M1097R1 to pull parts from. The one I am looking to purchase was not born with A/C, however the donor was. So I am looking to use the components from the donor to add A/C to the new one. How hard is this and what do I need be aware of to do it? Same engines on both, 6.5L Non-Turbo. Is this as simple as swapping the components from one to the other? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[flyfishtrailer]

I might suggest you have a moderator move this thread over to the HMMWV thread versus this restoration thread. You would have probably had a bunch of replies by now. Just not getting seen by the right people here. @Guyfang

 

[Guyfang]

That is a very good suggestion. And done.

 

[Mogman]

Hello all. I am in the process of buying my second HMMWV. The first one proved too costly to restore . So now I have a donor M1097R1 to pull parts from. The one I am looking to purchase was not born with A/C, however the donor was. So I am looking to use the components from the donor to add A/C to the new one. How hard is this and what do I need be aware of to do it? Same engines on both, 6.5L Non-Turbo. Is this as simple as swapping the components from one to the other? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Welcome to the SS forums!!

 

[Guyfang]

Now we cookin with gas!!

 

[Mogman]

Hello all. I am in the process of buying my second HMMWV. The first one proved too costly to restore . So now I have a donor M1097R1 to pull parts from. The one I am looking to purchase was not born with A/C, however the donor was. So I am looking to use the components from the donor to add A/C to the new one. How hard is this and what do I need be aware of to do it? Same engines on both, 6.5L Non-Turbo. Is this as simple as swapping the components from one to the other? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

What is the donor vehicle's model and serial#
Are the condenser/s in the rear fender/s

 

[Mogman]

Also does the R1 have a 3 speed or a 4 speed?
Especially if it has a 3 speed have you ever considered using the R1 to restore the A2 truck? Again if the R1 has a three speed there is allot more to be desired in the A2 truck, Of course I have no idea what the condition of the A2 truck is in.
Please post some pics!!