Is your classic car's factory air conditioning blowing hot air, or is the compressor making a loud grinding noise under the hood? The A/C Compressor is the pump that drives your cooling system, but after decades of sitting idle, seals dry out and internal pistons seize.
At Old Car Parts NW, we stock authentic NORS (New Old Replacement Stock) and Remanufactured compressors to restore the freeze to your Frigidaire or York system.
The Giants of Vintage A/C
We specialize in the specific units used during the golden age of automotive air conditioning:
York & Tecumseh (Square Style): The legendary cast-iron, upright twin-cylinder compressors found on countless Ford, Mercury, AMC, and aftermarket setups. Known for their distinct vibration and heavy-duty durability.
GM A6 (The "Log"): The massive, smooth-running axial compressor used on almost every General Motors vehicle from the 60s and 70s (Chevy, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac).
GM R4 (The "Pancake"): The shorter, radial compressor common on late 70s and 80s GM vehicles.
Why Replace?
Seized Clutch: If your belt smokes when you turn the A/C on, your bearing or piston is locked.
Leaking Seals: Old shaft seals are the #1 source of refrigerant leaks (R12 or R134a).
Restoration Correctness: Our units fit your original brackets and hose manifolds perfectly—no need to retrofit a modern rotary compressor that ruins the vintage look.
