[Chevelle-list] Aftermarket A/C

[Matthew Post]

If you don't mind Herb, I would love to see the photos too.

Thanks,
Matt

At 04:18 PM 6/22/2007, you wrote:
>FYI, I sent Rob some pictures of my system offline.  Oh, and thanks 
>for the compliment Dale.
>
>Herb
>
>
>----------
>From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net 
>[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dale
>Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 2:20 PM
>To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket A/C
>
>I put a Vintage Air Sure Fit system in my x-67 non-factory A/C car 
>(essentially same dash) and had no real problems with the 
>installation.  I did learn that one maybe shouldn't use billet 
>aluminum deflectors on the dash as mine continually sweat with the 
>A/C on causing them to drip on the carpet.  Also, if memory serves, 
>both heater hose connections were 5/8" instead of one being 5/8" and 
>one 3/4".  Maybe it was just my unit but something to keep in mind 
>that you may need to get more 5/8" hose and an extra block fitting 
>for the 5/8" hose size.  Check the instructions if you get the 
>Vintage Air unit.
>
>
>
>Mine was also for a BBC but a late engine with alternator on the 
>passenger side.  I already had a March belt kit and simply added the 
>A/C brackets for the driver side.  If you still have the short pump 
>assembly, the alt should remain on the driver side and A/C 
>compressor would go on the pass side making A/C hose routing a bit 
>easier as well.
>
>
>
>Hopefully Herb Lumpp will read this.  His 66 El Camino has an add-on 
>A/C unit and he did a terrific job of routing the A/C and heater 
>hoses behind the fender skirt for a super clean look.  I have some 
>photos of his installation but maybe he can clue you in on the parts 
>and/or work required.
>
>
>
>Dale McIntosh
>
><http://www.chevellecd.com>1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs
>
><http://www.chevellestuff.com>ChevelleStuff.com
>
>
>
>
>
>----------
>From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net 
>[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Rob Shaffer
>Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 12:49 PM
>To: The Chevelle Mailing List
>Subject: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket A/C
>
>
>
>I am thinking about adding A/C to my 66.  I've looked at both the 
>Vintage Air system and the Classic Air.  Looking for any info from 
>the folks here regarding any experience installing and using any of 
>these products.  This would be converting a non-A/C car to 
>A/C.  Thanks for the help.
>
>Rob S.
>1966 SS396 Convertible
>
>
>
>----------
><http://www.avast.com>avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean.
>
>Virus Database (VPS): 000751-0, 06/20/2007
>Tested on: 6/20/2007 1:15:12 PM
>avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2007 ALWIL Software.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://chevelles.net/pipermail/chevelle-list_chevelles.net/attachments/20070622/72480277/attachment.html