Vintage Air Early Bronco Air Conditioning Kit, Gen 5 SureFit SKU: 4950

Early Bronco Air Conditioning Kit by Vintage Air

Choose from Underdash A/C or 4-vent Plenum for In-Dash A/C

The Vintage Air Gen 5 SureFit™ Air Conditioning Kit is a great upgrade for any 66-77 Ford Bronco. The early Bronco never came with air conditioning from the factory, though there were dealer add-on early Bronco AC upgrades available. The climate control system in the early Bronco was extremely basic with a simple defrost and underperforming heater assembly. This Vintage Air Early Bronco A/C Kit replaces that full heater assembly with a true climate control system for your classic Ford Bronco. The Vintage Air early Bronco air conditioning system produces excellent cold air volume and includes an electronically controlled heater and dehumidified defrost to ensure your Bronco stays at the temperature of your liking any time or anywhere.

Two Versions Available: We offer this air conditioning kit in two versions. The most common version includes a housing for the air conditioning vents that spans the underside of the Bronco's dash. This is the most simple version to install and requires the least amount of modification to the Bronco. The other version we offer is a 4-vent plenum air conditioning kit which allows you to install the air conditioning vents in your dash or custom console. This is great for the DIY Bronco owner who wants to put in the extra work for a cleaner installed look. Both versions look great when installed properly and are a matter of personal preference.

These Vintage Air early Bronco A/C kits are designed for use with the stock 289 or 302 Ford V8 engine. If you are running a different motor in your early Bronco, we can special order this kit for you without the compressor bracket and provide universal hoses to route them where they are needed for your custom air conditioning setup.

Additional Fitment Notes: The Vintage Air SureFit™ early Bronco air conditioning kits fit great inside the cabin of your Bronco. Just pull the old heater system out and replace it with the Vintage Air evaporator system. It's important to note that there may be some modifications needed particularly when you go to install the compressor and condenser in the engine compartment. Vintage Air provides an excellent start for this, but due to the fact there are so many variables inside the engine bay, the following common modifications may be needed as well as other unforeseen modifications if your engine setup is not typical.

Potential Modifications During Installation:

• Upper Radiator Hose Routing: We offer a custom radiator hose that simplifies this process. We highly recommend purchasing our #495005 Upper Radiator Hose for Vintage Air for this purpose.
  
  
• Condenser Clearance: The condenser fits within a very tight spot in front of the radiator and behind the core support. It is likely you will need to modify the mounts and possibly the core support to fit the condenser. You will also want to pay attention to the hood safety latch as it may require trimming to avoid damaging the a/c condenser.
  
  
• Compressor Clearance: Mock up the a/c compressor and make sure that it properly clears your engine fan and that the pulley is in alignment. If adjustment is needed, you will need to modify the spacers that come with the bracket to push the compressor back. You will also need to make matching adjustments to the power steering bracket if applicable to ensure all pulleys are aligned. When this adjustment is made, you may also find the need to clearance the front of your valve covers and/or the rear compressor mounting bolts, particularly if you have cast aluminum valve covers.
  

Additional modifications may be required to install this air conditioning kit in your early Bronco based on the current setup of your specific vehicle. Installation should be performed by a qualified mechanic.