M1009 A/C from OD Iron

[mkcoen]

Has anyone installed the OD Iron A/C unit in a 1009 they were driving? I saw the thread of the total rebuild with the A/C install but wondered if anyone had done it in their driver? The reason being, I'm having a heck of a time getting the evaporator unit to fit behind the dash. It doesn't appear there's any way for it to sit above the heater box. I've measured it a half dozen ways and I can't see it fitting. Was hoping someone else had blazed this trail and could help out.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Might try to PM Starlight, he did the install on his 1009.

 

[3dubs]

Did you get it to fit?

 

[mkcoen]

No luck on fit of the evaporator at least. I called Mike at OD Iron and he offered some advice on the installation but I don't see how it can physically fit in the space. It hits the cowl on the right side and the defroster duct on the left side. I'll probably just remove the glove box (leave the door of course) and hang it vertically versus sitting horizontal. Hopefully that won't affect the operation. I'm not looking forward to starting the engine bracket portion either.

On a side note, I think I'm going to put the controls inside that ash tray door so I can close it and they'll be out of sight when not in use.

 

[3dubs]

Can you replace the heater controls in the dash with one that has the a/c controls? I like junk yards.

 

[mkcoen]

These are electronic instead of cable so a stock one wouldn't work.