Date:         Tue, 9 Jul 2002 16:46:33 -0700
Reply-To:     dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
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From:         dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
Subject:      Front AC questions (pictures included)
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Hey Folks,

I have a VW Westy mystery on my hands I need help with. I own a 1986 Westy
wolfy. I'd love to have AC up front, on my face. While contemplating how to
do this, I came across this Westy on Orcas Island, in Washington state over
the holiday.

Have a look.

http://dave-bowers.com/vw/front/

I thought it might be a 1988 or so, from the fiberglass bumpers, tho Joel
Walker correctly pointed out, the Wolfsburg patch on the front right fender.
It might be a 1987.

Anyhow, I was really intrigued by the front vents. Similar to 1986 + GL's,
minus the center ducting. The center dome/map light is a nice touch too.

Would anyone know if this is a stock configuration for a Westy? Or, does it
look like a custom job? And, if so, how are they plumbing AC to it? The back
had the standard AC vents below the pop up bed (slim line versions as
opposed to my 1986 huge cabinet vents). Could there be ducting or tubing
under the head liner on the left side above the drivers head?

I would love to be able to add front AC to my Westy like this ... but I was
confused to know how this one works.

Any information would be a great help. For instance, if I had found this
Westy in a salvage yard, would I be able to adapt this front duct to my 1986
and get cool air to it some how?

Just curious.... trying to stay cool in Oregon ....

thanks,
dave bowers
Portland, Oregon
1986 Westy "G2"