Installing aftermarket AC on Lt Dan. hope this is worth it.

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A little help in the shop today and work continues on Lt Dan with installing an aftermarket AC.
#ltdan
#customtruck
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[@willb3018]

Making the right noises always works for me.

[@danyarbrough7847]

Really enjoy watching your fabrication work! You are a gifted young man. I’ll keep watching.

[@tyrankin2767]

Just saw this on shorts good thing I figured out that you update playlist early👍🏻👍🏻

[@twlyons1]

She has been in the shop for a while. I use to do some interior stuff but that was many, many years ago, sound deadening material-dont skimp on here - you will be so thankfull later :) Thank you for the video !

[@martineastburn3679]

Hum belt tensioning device - kept you off the lathe and on the saw. Or a slug of pipe. As you have it to make a spacer. Nice job really.

[@lhr1701]

Good morning Mike I'm only 3 minutes in and I looked up the spec. on that unit . Well it is about the same as a REDDOT unit I installed in a 1996 International . This truck was a single cab because it was modified to haul 40 foot plus beams on both side of the truck . This thing sort of worked . It just couldn't push enough air . Since you have a full size cab . Make sure you insulate the hell out of it before you put the interior in and add a light tint to the windows , because the sun will heat up the cab . Now I will finish the show .🙂🙂🙂

[@josephcox4319]

One thing about it if the dirt thing doesn't work out, you can always go into building custom dump trucks. You have done an amazing job on Lt. Dan, that's one heck of a serious piece of machinery.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job installing the hoses Mr Dirt Perfect

[@stephenkeefer3436]

MacGuyver would be SO proud of you !! “ Git er done” . Great video.

[@hackdlc]

Love the CAD “cardboard aided design”. Works every time!

[@donflint4585]

Any time your working with rubber especially hoses use spray silicone it makes it go together easier, spray it on a rag and wipe it on the metal fitting so as not to contaminate ac system silicone is wonderful stuff I use it often 🦆 Flintstone

[@toddincabo]

You could put a piece of steel between the radiator (or whatever) and the drill hole as a backing plate for peace of mind next time. Excellent job overall.

[@todd727300]

Wood is even better

[@alexmikhael5061]

...bend U's in there to CUP the fittings??? and use 1/2 inch spacers? (well start with 1/2 may be less like quarterinch spacers.... to use in the holes on the condinser bolt , bracket, spacer, concincer, nut, with washers in there where they need to be... I see it in my head... ;)

[@todd727300]

@@alexmikhael5061 We were talking about putting something behind the area Mike was drilling so that he didn't punch through and hit the radiator.

[@user990077]

When I saw you pull out that sheet rock knife I wanted to hand you my hose cutting tool thru the screen. Not only is it easier to use and makes a clean cut but it is hard to slip and open up your other hand bleeding all over the place.

[@cdouglas1942]

Impressed with your fabrication process and results.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@hl8256]

The great thing about having the right tool and not being able to find its is.... Two days later you walk up and there it sits now that you don't need it. I am sure I have gremlins in my barn , I set something down and it disappears.

[@TheWmiller8]

Catching up on LtDan build. Hope to see it completed soon

[@jameslindley924]

Another Great Job !!!!!!! Love it When a Plan Comes Together

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Not sure if you have a clutch fan or not But on the 5ton military trucks we put a/c on we have to put an air seliond valve on to switch the clutch fan on when the compressor comes on to keep the condenser cool You may already have this figured out just thought I would pass it along

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup may need to do something this one is stuck on

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

You use your step drill bits more than I do. I save the step drill bits for the jobs where they are really needed. Even though they are quality tools, I don't want to get them dull doing ordinary tasks. I cannot sharpen my step drill bits but I can sharpen all of my regular drill bits with my Drill Doctors. I always use a starter punch and start with smaller drill bits. Nice job!

[@lgun1]

If your crimp tool is like mine, you will have to remove all of the hoses to crimp the ends. The tool has to be clamped in a vice to use it.

[@tomthompson489]

AC looking good you got more patience than I do. Thank you.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Mr Dirt Perfect and Man in the Shop

[@heatherlane9270]

Been around men who spend many hours working on 'machines' and am always enthralled at what is being done, the initiative and the skills in play. Lt Dan's build is one of these.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@hastingshayandtreefarm4402]

Mike I would like to make a suggestion if you can get some old firehose from kleeman take and wrap around those hoses to prevent chafing that what we do on the boat also you turn it inside out and it's black to go with everything.

[@BigFarles]

243 LOCTITE is a medium strength threadlocker. It’s removable.

[@kwshilts]

Nice job. I believe that the interior will go better than expected. You have a lot of skill and talent.

[@kevinmurray7135]

Very cool 😎 so far watching you put Lt.Dan together very good looking truck 👍😎🇺🇸 8:04am NY

[@graemethompson340]

Lt Dan looking good can’t wait to see it on the job

[@michaelkoon8371]

Lt, Dan lookin great can’t wait till it’s done and workin

[@ronniefrizado1279]

So happy to see the work start back up on Lt. Dan look fallward to any work done on him when you do work on him you do it write dont see no half ass short cuts your making better then factory build I know how much you just love the factory's intake on how thing could be done when you do work on him you do great work good job mr. DP

[@jeffbailey7765]

Mike the hose kit would be good as a template to take the hose shop and get braided lines made. The braided lines would look good and give the hoses some protection from the elements. Can’t wait to see Lt Dan when it’s all done

[@stephenkeefer3436]

Old timer tip- get a yellow or white paint pen and label all your lines. Everything, or at least color code the ends. Makes maintenance way easier. Wires too.

[@f150bc]

Hey Mike call the guys you bought the green dozer from,they would know what to do with the interior work.. get it done 👍

[@philhammond5908]

Weld studs on both the radiator bracket and the strut bars.

[@timothyadrian5313]

If you wrap Electrical tape around your drill bit works as a stop so you can’t hit your radiator

[@tgiacobbi]

That is a nice AC kit! And the install was awesome. LT Dan is looking better everyday. I can't wait to see it out in the field hauling and dumping. Great video Michael

[@kellyshort9318]

It finally came to me... your color scheme of green and white has reminded me of something since I've been watching your channel... Callahan Auto Parts from "Tommy Boy." Tommy likey Tommy want wingy."

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@lloydwilliams8715]

DP u did well with the prep work for the ac unit on Lt Dan. Can't wait to see him doing so work 😌😌

[@donbavol9672]

I'm not an interior guy, per se. I have been doing automotive interiors since I was 15 (52 now). Done everything from molded carpet to seats to headliners, insulation and even speaker covers. Did you know that pantyhose make great speaker grill covers? They come in so many different colors, it's not hard to match your interior. Anyway, I'm too far away to give you a hand, but I'll be the first to make the terrible comments from my chair here. LOL! Love the build. It is always great to see someone who can inspire people to get off their butts and work.

[@williamshomers2680]

OMG, Andrew Camarata would be proud.

[@rayleonard363]

Don't forget to wire tie some cushions wherever those hoses touch the frame rails so they don't wear holed on the hoses where it may rub

[@hughcrawford9160]

Moe, Curley, Larry and now Shimp I just enjoy it as the cast keep growing. Keep up the great work, best show on Tube.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

When you started hooking up the turn buckle something screamed, “Put a jamb nut on it!” I think it is because of past experiences with the top link on my 3 point hitch. I once mowed into a stump with my bush hog because the top link had backed off. When I lifted the 3 point the blade’s didn’t clear the stump… the shear pins didn’t shear but the gear case input shaft did! I’ve never forgotten to jamb it tight since. Then, you said, “I put a jamb nut on it.” And, immediately the third rock swung back into orbit around the sun! Thanks Mikey for returning my world to equilibrium!!! That does look better than a factory install!!!

[@brodiehoard8195]

@Ezrider359 needs to come out and help with the interior. He did an amazing job on his 359 restoration.

[@railguy6639]

When you get to the interior I have three words... Air Ride Seats.

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Southern Indiana Engineering and it was all on KZbin!

[@chrishelms1967]

Were gonna need "proof of life" picture of MBTS....... maybe him holding up todays newspaper.....

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@bmw1894]

By finding someone or motivation to do the interior, you really mean you're waiting on MBTS to do it for you.

[@Tylerscummins]

The only flaw i could pick out on the tensioner is the loop ends on the turn buckle may spread over time with vibration. Might weld the end of the loop. But then again it may never give you a problem. Love the truck cant wait to see the finished product!

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

I was goin to say the same thing. That style of turnbuckle is good for rope but a closed eye is preferred. After having several of that style turnbuckles open up on my I would HIGHLY recommend a quick TIG to make sure they stay closed.

[@stevenr8606]

Ask Mr.Kleeman about turnbuckles. He'll set you (DP) straight! **CHANGE THEM OUT or WELD THEM.**

[@Crewsy]

The turnbuckle might still open but it’s pushing not pulling.

[@budlvr]

Hope he put a jam nut on both ends too?

[@Crewsy]

@@budlvr ???? Only if he can find a left hand threaded nut. 🤦‍♂️

[@brodiehoard8195]

The truck is looking great and coming along. Only thing I see is the home may chaff on the bottom of the rad. But I am loving the videos

[@alphonsotate2982]

LT Dan is the best ARMY DUMP TRUC build yet it got air condition YES!

[@Insayshabull]

thumbs up ... i agree that welding the turn-buckle eyes is a good idea

[@atholis]

A DP make sure that you go through and you put a piece of rubber in behind that dryer because you don't want it sitting right on that frame rail or it will literally freeze and rot that frame rail out if you put a piece of rubber their it will insulat it when it gets cold and frosty from working in the heat

[@randytravis3998]

other then a pilot hole put a board behind the metal so when you drill threw you don't do the 1000.00 dollar mistake ,, and put a hole in the Radiator . I am drilling holes in pole barn tin for my shop ceiling I am backing it up on boards because it wants to jump threw and hit the next sheet ,,

[@Thecowboy1950]

Sorry I’m no good on the interior work but will definitely watch whoever you got doing it and I neverTurn down a good video

[@kipcudd7253]

Just remember on the mounting in the cab, hot air rises, cold air falls. But if that's a high volume unit it should keep the cab comfortable!

[@butchmaster5757]

Laying that metal on the vise 3 different ways wishing you had something to hold it in place……had me laughing out loud1

[@dannythomas6194]

26:05 THIEF. You stole my drill and battery!

[@leonardbartley5670]

Should add one other brace on driver side of condenser or it looks like it could wobble top to bottom and crack it .

[@oldschoolhoosier]

Instructor and DIY DP Mike has made installing an universal A/C look simple enough to get these “Think I Can” people out to their shops….lol. Great video Mike.

[@edp9743]

I worked on armored trucks many years ago doing retrofits and custom installs on vintage trucks to satisfy union contracts. What we found is when the drivers and passengers felt cold air on their upper body they felt cool, some of the trucks had roof top evaps, and some had floor mount center counsels blowing towards the windshield. The center mounts did not do as well of a job as the roof top evaps. again blowing on the driver. I know your dash space is limited hence the center install. Insulation of the floor will be very helpful as well as the roof of the truck. A high idle with system demand will help also. All in all an impressive build!

[@lewisjohnson2732]

Keep’em coming Mike like all your videos so far !

[@razorblade220]

I have been suffering Lt. Dan withdrawal symptoms , to combat them I have been watching the series over and over . Thanks for posting a new one :) Really enjoying your channel ! Too bad Arron wasn't in the last two videos. Man in the shop was a good substitute. :)

[@billwilliams9527]

Mr. DP, outstanding a/c install. Congrats. LT Dan should be impressed.

[@douglasdraheim4405]

I like that system . I'm going to order me one for my 379 day cab

[@edallen4181]

that looks awesome ide tack the eyelets on the turnbuckle to they dont spread on you

[@only1travisj]

noticed your torch cart. Looks like one my dad had. I did not have a need for it 14 years ago so it was sold in an auction. I should have kept it

[@budlvr]

11 month old video; Still WAITING Mike ! (ps; loved watching it again)!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@michaelmullins1290]

Plenty of details on the Lt. Dan series. I'd have knots all over my head. From beating it against the wall. Glad you have the knowledge on how to do all this stuff.

[@craigsmith8217]

Welding the eyelets on the turnbuckle would keep it from spreading.

[@everestyeti]

Have been there so many times, knowing I have the right tool for the job, knowing where it is. But it's no where near where you need it to be. I've even bought a second item, only to find that's no where were it needs to be either. I feel your pain! 🤣😂🤣

[@retrodad6864]

Lt Dan is coming on a treat. MBTS, NYA now MITS! You have some great work mates. The turnbuckle was a good idea. Thanks for posting. 🇬🇧👍

[@CMDSR]

Another step closer. Good job 👍

[@bump6469]

Excellent love the mechanic side and fab work keep it up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@rickcham7781]

Lt Dan is ready to stop being a shop decoration so there is room for the next project and he can get to work. His spot in the new stable down at the station is ready for him. Nice work on the AC setup. Looks like a mechanic designed it and not an engineer.

[@pamike4873]

That a/c install is clean. Looks fantastic. Next summer when it's 95° with 90% humidity, you, or MBTS, or Matt, or whoever, will be singing its praises for sure. Those are the times when a/c is worth its weight in gold, lol. Nice job!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@allanhudsonbrady2930]

Hi Mike.. Just wanted to let you know you have your condenser hoses on wrong. your Liquid line or high side line from the compressor should go directly to the condenser on the top fitting. The bottom fitting on the condenser goes to the drier then to the evaporator. Also make sure you have the condenser mounted correctly there is a top and bottom and can be installed upside down. 40 years of Ac repair and installing experience I noticed it right away. Bad ass truck btw...

[@DirtPerfect]

Not according to the instructions but will check

[@jamesdearman814]

who needs MBTS? DP and WE need MBTS! more aggravating than not having the right tool? knowing you have one - not finding it - and having to buy another! Lt. Dan is one BOSS truck - keep it up.

[@tanyaknight8197]

Ac is essential for safe and efficient operation. You did a wonderful job of retrofitting a system. We miss Aaron too.

[@6582rg]

Well done Mike. You are one talented guy.

[@bluegrallis]

@12:05, you should listen to the help 😁 Drilling that hole shouldn't take more than a couple seconds. Pushing the chisel point of the drill in hard enough to cut the center out takes ten times that long. Buy a cheap set of center drills, and you will be surprised how easy it is to pick up a center punch mark, or open a bigger hole up once the chisel point of the drill doesn't have to be forced thru the metal. Like a fellow said, work smarter, not harder!

[@brendahubert7916]

Wow, love the progress!! Love restoration!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@LIFEISHARDSTUPID]

Well hot damn Lt.Dan has AC and nice job on Fab and location of all the plumbing. Come on spring time. I wanna see it ripping down the road❗

[@daveschmidt5713]

I have a 93 Chevy pickup that is turning into my Lt. Dan. Not fixing it up for show, just a reliable truck to use on the property. Like Lt Dan, the fixing is taking longer than I expected, but the reward will be a useful piece of equipment.

[@ProudPapaw88]

Looks like a professional job. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulr5875]

Thanks for the great video Mike!

[@DirtPerfect]

Glad you liked it!

[@SuperCOOLDAD1]

That A.C. turned out well, Looking good! 👍🏼😊✌🏻🇺🇸

[@wirenut003]

Hey Mike the job I think you did on the A/C system install deserves a five star, Its looks like it came with the truck from the factory.

[@DirtPerfect]

thanks

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video DP

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

One of the things I enjoy around the farm is fabricating, especially what's not been done before or one of those times you ask, "What were they thinking!" and you simplify the design. Today's video was great! Have a good one, Mike! Lee

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@nelsonglass6]

Please use ear protection when grinding... you might want to hear your grandkids someday

[@buddyreed2623]

One thing is for sure: You will get to the last piece for this build. Lt. Dan is looking good! Have good days!

[@dennisrcole]

I would fasten a light gauge strap to the condenser to avoid flexing weakening the aluminum and use two brackets to the core support . Just a thought . Looks Good , can't wait to see Lt. Dan on the road !

[@casycasy5199]

that turnbuckle is better then new .i love it. all belts should have it

[@stephenlindsey9233]

Love it Mike!! You are a real craftsman in many areas. God bless you and your family 👪

[@chrisgriffin2587]

Truck Guts or Spare Time Fab can help or point you in the right direction on interior. But any car upholstery should be able to make cab and door panels for you.

[@patriot1182]

Paystars were great workhorses! I have owned a few! Great job with your fixing it up! I cannot wait to see it finished!

[@tkirkland1860]

Mike, make sure to support that AC compressor from all directions. I have seen more than my fair share of front covers busted out at the corner. BTW if that Cummins is a Recon, I may have sold it to a dealer that installed it.

[@joedanvy1752]

just a suggestion you might want to partner with Arch Block they are a autocad shop in Indiana

[@tomswindler64]

Glad to see you making progress on Lt Dan does look impressive for having to rig up the unit.as always just keep doing what your doing and have fun while your at it 👍👍👍😎😎😎