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The 39 Super 8 engine I bought has a good looking AC compressor on it. According to the person modifying the car the AC lines were run into the trunk and the air directed up behind the rear seat through vents in the shelf. I guess that would be good for the people in back but probably not so good for the people in the front.
Here are some pictures of it. I plan to remove it and sell it because I have no plans of cutting into my shelf and I plan to keep this car true to original. If anyone is interested just PM me. I have not determined a price yet and that is why this post is in the general section instead of the for sale section. I have no idea as to the value of this unit but it does have the wide pulley.
Gene

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Looks like a nice job adding the compressor. Is there a separate compressor drive pulley on the engine or does it share the fan belt? Any info on compressor brand and does it have a clutch? Since you have only the one to sell, if it's a modern rotary brand still available maybe something to consider for anyone else less inclined to originality. Even if compressor is obsolete, more pictures of the mounting and drive details might also help others.

It shares the same belt; just a longer one of course. It does have a clutch on the end. The only numbers or information on it are 7B10W707 and below that SSB. SSB is a Japanese/German company that specializes in automobile AC compressors and AC systems. This compressor appears to be the SE7 Series they manufacturer but I am not an expert and have simply gathered data from Internet searches.
It mounts on the front to the upper left side of the timing cover and as pictured on the back. In both cases it uses existing bolts and mounts quite securely. I was really impressed when I started removing it to get at the numbers on the bottom.
Here are some more pictures.

Gene

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Did you decide a price, I have personnel project to build two of the complete systems.

I reproduced the Name plates for the trunk unit this past week, check the ads. the next step is the correct mount and pulley for the engine. then the big trunk unit box. for people to put it whatever blower comes with their units.

see a photo of complete rear unit below

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Compressor, wide belt pulley plus all brackets for $150 plus shipping in the US. Or, if you have something to trade I would consider that. I could use some things (such as a dash) for a 39 Super 8.
Gene