Date:         Fri, 6 Aug 2004 09:10:23 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Subject: Aftermarket AC solution for Westfalia?
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This would be a fine idea if we could agree on a configuration or 2 that
would satisfy almost everyone. I think an in-dash system like some VW
dealers put into Vanagons would be the most desirable. The Behr is ok
but too big since it uses much of the glove box space and takes up the
radio mounting slot for vents. I have a different unit that fit entirely
above the glovebox and connected to the stock dash vents. It was part of
a dual system with the other identical evaporator/blower unit fitting
under the rear seat next to the rear heater. The vents for the rear were
on the face of the kick panel below the bench. I removed these 2 units
from an 87 at a junkyard in hopes of someday using at least one in the
dash of one of my projects.

Personally, I only need and desire A/C for the front seats. I know
others often have rear passengers to cool down too so a second unit
under the seat would take care of that. Mounting the units like I
described would let the same unit work in all models including Westys.

Mark

John Carpenter wrote:

>Hi All,
>I am quite impressed with Vintage Air's brochure.
>They say they have many improvements over older systems.
>Improvements that greatly increase the efficiency of cold air production.
>Could we as a group, convince them, and at a reasonable price,
>to come up with a system specific to our Vanagon's and Campers?
>Both Single and double (front and rear) systems.
>I know we have people who could write up a proposal to them
>that would convince them, that there are as many Vanagon's
>out there as 57 Chevy's. They have many model specific systems.
>JC...
>I'm a man,
>but I can change....
>if I have to
>...I guess.
>
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