[71 HippieChick]

I just purchased a 71 Mustang Hardtop and would like to know where in the DFW area is a good place to go to get a/c leak fixed and get it all "checked" out.
Thanks

[jstang6969]

I dont know, but Nice car. I used to have a 72.

[thatdavidkid]

has the a/c been converted to r134a? i can check out the car, but it the a/c is not converted, good luck finding someone to put r12 in it around here... i had a case but used it all... i posted in your other thread that i'm in denton and i can work on these cars... even after you pay me gas to drive out there, it's still cheaper than finding a shop to work on them.

[Ryan_65Stallion]

Originally Posted by thatdavidkid

has the a/c been converted to r134a? i can check out the car, but it the a/c is not converted, good luck finding someone to put r12 in it around here... i had a case but used it all... i posted in your other thread that i'm in denton and i can work on these cars... even after you pay me gas to drive out there, it's still cheaper than finding a shop to work on them.

Just like David said. If its converted, its an easy fix, if not, good luck.
BUT, here's what I suggest, if its the original system, convert it, the kits only cost about $450-500 and you can use the same inside unit.

[thatdavidkid]

+1 on that... and THAT is something i can do....

[Ryan_65Stallion]

yup, and it's also a much better system, and will put less stress on your engine.

[mustang racer]

just go to a mexican mechanic shop and your problem will be solved lol!

[seco]

Originally Posted by mustang racer

just go to a mexican mechanic shop and your problem will be solved lol!

latinos? LAS VEGAS auto repair shop - located corner of shiloh and miller in garland - they work with R134A/R12 systems

[71 HippieChick]

ok.....you're all coming at me like lightning...lol.....yes it has been converted over to r134 according to previous owner...I turned on the air today just to see if it evens blows and that is all I got a hard blowing hot air machine at 3:00pm in the afternoon on 635 heading to Arlington......needless to say.....I was drenched when I got home...lol...

[71 HippieChick]

Another tidbit about my new stang......its got a 302 in it and I can't seem to keep my foot off that pedal...............

[Ryan_65Stallion]

lol. you just need some freeon

[71 HippieChick]

My understanding is that there is an a/c leak because the previous owner did put freon in it and it didnt last a day....so that is why he is assuming there is a leak somewhere......I'm here to find out where there are some honest garages to go to near to check everything out for me from the brakes to the steering to the a/c so i get whats important out of the way first before I start the long journey of restoring it........

[71 HippieChick]

Here come the questions, but you all gotta remember this is new to me....where can I go to get a manual of somesort detailing my engine and the parts of the car...I have seadoos and you cn go online and get detailed down to the bolt size detail, pages of every part of the ski...bascially so you can tear it apart and put it back together again.....that kinda manual.......I wanna be "informed"....

[Ryan_65Stallion]

Originally Posted by 71 HippieChick

My understanding is that there is an a/c leak because the previous owner did put freon in it and it didnt last a day....so that is why he is assuming there is a leak somewhere......I'm here to find out where there are some honest garages to go to near to check everything out for me from the brakes to the steering to the a/c so i get whats important out of the way first before I start the long journey of restoring it........

Are the hoses the originals? If so, thats your problem. Or whoever installed the new compressor might have not tightened the fittings correctly or all the way.

If you upload some pics of the engine bay, interior, body, undercarriage, I can give you some pointers.
The major problems in these old cars is the wiring, and switches, you will find bad switchs and shorts.
So if you have the money, I would buy a painless wiring harness for it, they cost about $450 but its well worth it and makes your car more safe.

Originally Posted by 71 HippieChick

Here come the questions, but you all gotta remember this is new to me....where can I go to get a manual of somesort detailing my engine and the parts of the car...I have seadoos and you cn go online and get detailed down to the bolt size detail, pages of every part of the ski...bascially so you can tear it apart and put it back together again.....that kinda manual.......I wanna be "informed"....

Go to mustangsunlimited.com
You can find a manual there.
I would also get your parts from them, I can order on a monday and have my parts by thursday the latest. And they have very good customer service, I highly recommend them.

[Ryan_65Stallion]

Oh, and as for the engine manual. Go pick up a couple of SBF rebuild manuals at auto zone or somewhere like that. They also have high-performence engine building manuals.

[SUfanINsa]

your first step in learning about your car is not listening to Ryan....lol

[Ryan_65Stallion]

Originally Posted by SUfanINsa

your first step in learning about your car is not listening to Ryan....lol

stfu Steve

[12second5.0]

Originally Posted by SUfanINsa

your first step in learning about your car is not listening to Ryan....lol

x2.........

Sounds like you definately have a leak. Most of the time you can look at the a/c system and see where the leak is by visual inspection. (Oily residue)

[71 HippieChick]

I really appreciate everyone's input here....I will take some pics and post soon...As simple as the engines were back then its alot easier for me to get around . So when I upload pics I could learn "online" how to "tinker"....
ANd then teach the teenager how to take care of things too(Mom needs to know first...lol)....

[71 HippieChick]

Can anyone tell me by looking at my avatar what kind of 71 I have...all Ive been told is a hardtop .....