I posted a general discussion on this but got no replies. I really could use some opinions from firebird owners. I am reconditioning my 69 firebird that has factory AC. I took the compressor and brackets out 20 years ago (kept all parts but hoses leaked) and parked the car a few years later. I finally got around to working on it and am having the 350 engine rebuilt, better cam, lifters, rockers, valves, pistons, ignition and adding 4 bbl. Trying to keep it as original as possible. Now...I have many friends telling me to put in vintage air or some other after market type. Newer, more dependable etc. But I hate to spend $1500 when I have all the original parts. Aren't the original good enough and upgradeable enough to serve my purpose? I'm not looking to sell the car, leave it to my son and grandson, so value isn't my motive. Really could use advice from you Firebird folks mot just on the AC but everything in general when ? restoring, reconditioning?. Appreciate any opinions. Thanks, Tork