R12 for ac?

[66cayne]

My'67 GTO has the stock ac system intact. It was running R12 but I evacuated the system to replace a few components. I would like to refill it with R12 but its hard to find.The R134a retrofit is a big hassel and it just won't work as well with my system (e.g. the condenser,etc).
So I'm looking for an R12 source.

[RPOLS3]

They come up here in the parts for sale section every so often. Not sure if Jim has any of these left but you can reach out.

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=177237&highlight=Freon

[olredalert]

----Check parts for sale here on the sight. Go back a number of pages and when you find some R12 the seller may not have sold it or all of it!....Bill S

[Too Many Projects]

Check craigslist in your are too...I see it every so often in my area, or go to swap meets.

[Big Block Bill]

What ever you do, do not convert it to R134A. You will never be happy with the conversion. In my experience, R134A in a R-12 system will be about 75% efficient. Bill

[Lynn]

r134a IS fine up North.

Sucks here in OK

What Mitch said about CL. Comes up from time to time.

[AnthonyS]

I’ve got some NOS R12 cans still.

Likely enough for you.

Send me a PM if interested.

Cheers,
Anthony

[66cayne]

awesome, will do.

[L_e_e]

I also have some of the Oil Charge, which you may need if you completely evacuated the system.

[lbnaz]

I also have quite a bit if Anthony doesn't have enough. Larry

[66cayne]

Thanks, will let you know.

[Igosplut]

I used Duracool instead of 134 and R12 for years. Worked much better than 134, and was compatible with all systems.

[Too Many Projects]

I used Duracool instead of 134 and R12 for years. Worked much better than 134, and was compatible with all systems.
Went to Deepfreeze website with info and product to order. Interesting read. If their 12A is really compatible and works like R12, it is a very economical alternative.

[396 SS/RS]

I think it takes 3.5 lbs. from full evacuation. I have a 20lb. cylinder. From the time I sold my '68 an older gentlemen in 2001 and bought it back from him several years ago he had converted it to 134A and it is definitely not as efficient.

I need to contact him to see if he only evacuated and recharged. IF that is all he did I will likely put the R-12 back in it since I have it. The prices for it are crazy...

[67since67]

You definitely want R-12

[AnthonyS]

Hi all, I put hands on a few cans; this is what I have at the moment.

2X 14oz cans and 3X 12oz cans, total of 64oz - that's 4 pounds.

Tom, the OP here, gets first dibs today, if he passes, I'll post a for sale ad.

Cheers all,
Anthony

[black69]

My wife’s uncle gave me a 1/2size standard bbq size tank of refrigerant and I have no clue if it’s the old stuff. It is turquoise in color. It was never used. It’s old but looks new. Anyone know how to tell which version it is? I don’t need it.

[66cayne]

check your pm Anthony, thanks..

[AnthonyS]

Thanks again Tom, your R12 is on the way.

Cheers,
Anthony