Peugeot 504 - retrofitting air-con?

[pugdinosaur]

Is there any way of retrofitting air conditioning to my 504 automatic (1973)? A local specialist has looked into using parts from a more modern car (Renault Megane), but decided it's too risky – the necessary alternations would be too drastic. He's not even certain of success with genuine 504 parts.

There's a car in Australia with the combination I want – RHD, auto, air con; but it's not run for some years, and I'm not sure I could persuade the seller, as he has a local buyer who wants it for parts.

Can it be done, or is this an impossible dream?

Thanks!

[mikem]

Hi,
I'd be asking these guys........ www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=12
They're a helpful bunch - even if they are Aussies!

Cheers,

Mike.

[pugdinosaur]

BRILLIANT!

Without even joining the Australian forum I found this link:

www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95822

It includes further links, and the thread is dated March 2012; so the parts it refers to should still be obtainable. I've forwarded this information to my local expert, and will report back if anything exciting happens. I now feel much more hopeful :-)

[miketippett]

US dealers had a 504 A/C kit in the seventies, but one of these kits made you lose the glovebox!@