A/C Condensers for '54 Hornet

[Deleted User]

Anyone have a line on a condenser for a 54 Hornet that will give good results when the ambient temp is over 90 ? Have tried using a remote condenser from Vintage Air, but it just doesn't do the job. Space behind the grill is a lot less than the '48-'53's. Any thoughts ?

brumac

Rudy, I moved my 54 Hornet Special radiator toward the engine, have forgotten by how much, but was able to mount the Vintage Air condenser for a 40 Ford.  Walt Mordenti uses the same condenser.  I have been on the highway in 90+ ambient and very comfortable.   I am not sure how it would handle heavy city traffic though and I am running a 6 blade fan.  Bruce

[Deleted User]

Thanks Bruce. I'll check into that. I think we are going to have to trim the grill a bit to get an aux. fan in, but others have done it and it seems to work for them. Thanks for the tip. Gives me something to shoot for. Bob

brumac

Bob, I have very little room between the grill and condenser, about enough to slide in a piece of window screen for a bug catcher.    As for an electric fan I may have room for 2 smaller puller fans on the engine side and I have factory PS, the AC brackets are from Joe Stinnett.  Hope this helps.  Bruce

48Sed

Bruce

Are you running a 17" fan blade,do you know the depth of the blades?

brumac

48Sed,   Yes, it is a 17" fan and it is NOT a flex fan.   I bought it from Speedway several years ago on Super Dave's recommendation and am not disappointed.   My car is in winter storage and not accessable right now so I am unable to give you any info on the blades but they have a much greater pitch than the stock Hudson fan and there are more of them, 6 or 7.    Bruce