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Old May 24, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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I have a 69' and the AC Compressor has just locked up. Can these compressors be rebuilt or is it better to purchase another? I would really like to keep the compressor I have since it is original to the car.
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Old May 24, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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It should be able to be rebuilt.

There are A-6 compressor rebuild kits, but in order to rebuilt it, there are some special tools required, so it's probably easier to have it professionaly rebuilt.

If you want to try and rebuild it yourself, here is an article that might help - http://www.hotrod.com/howto/7954_air...ild/index.html.
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Thanks for the info. This gives me hope.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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I had mine rebuilt at a local rebuilder for about $140.00... Mine worked fine before the rebuild, but I had the engine out and it was one of those"while I am at it" things.
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