I did not do the replacement A/C system. I had my local shop do it. From evaporator to compressor, lines, and accumulator. The guys there are great.
Then I ran new duct work and a new cage blower under the dash. Luckily, all the actuators and resistors could be reused.
Right now I'm working on an air circulation system in place of the useless 4x10s in the rear roof, using an OEM Suburban Rear A/C controller. I powered the controller using T-Tap connectors from the map lights and a Grey (Key-On) line form the stereo.
I fished lines to the rear speaker housing. I got a side load 252cfm 4" fans.
(Like this, but not this one)
Breathing in a few inches away, the fan exhausts in the opposite direction. This circulates the 51.7 cu.ft. of air in the cargo and rear seats 3 times per minute. It does not provide any heating or refrigerating, but it does move the air from the front to the back a lot faster.
Plus they're mounted under the speaker cover so it doesn't look out of place.
Problem is, I need 3 wire fans to adjust the speed, so I need to return and re-order.
Originally I used a laundry dryer PVC exhaust with fins to direct the air. It was too deep and unnecessary. An easier way to direct the exhaust was to attach a 45 degree elbow to the exhaust.
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