Date:         Sun, 13 May 2001 13:24:01 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@aol.com
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From:         JordanVw@aol.com
Subject:      early overhead a/c retrofit into westy Re: Happy Camper
Comments: To: Cotsford@aol.com
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In a message dated 5/13/01 12:52:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Cotsford@aol.com writes:


> 3   A/C ducting.     I fitted the cab roof section of a '84 vanagon A/C
> ducting to the board type roof liner in my Westy.      This was tricky as it
> did not want to fit well and threatened to crack.     I reinforced it with
> epoxy and glasscloth inside the ends and left it a little on the loose side
> and now it works well.
> I ran a duct from the rear unit straight into the centre rear facing
> ductwork
> and made a baffle to close the gaps.        I am amazed at how well it
> works!
> Before, I would have to have the A/C on full blast and put up with a light
> draught on my back as well as a jet like noise but now I can get an
> effective
> frontal airstream with the fan in its lowest position.
> The duct I use is made from 2 lengths of white vinyl guttering down pipe
> which are 2 1/2 inches square.   They are attached side by side and fit into
> one of the two bigger diffuser outlets of the rear unit and run straight
> into
> the front roof unit.
> I can remove them in seconds when I want to put the roof up and I can easily
> pop the diffuser back into the hole in the rear unit.
> I must say it is not particularly pretty and if anyone has done a nice
> professional looking duct, I would love to see pictures.
>

got pics of this?  thanks
chris

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