Deleteing '76 A/C
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Originally Posted by Paul Borowski
...I converted my '75 coupe two years ago to a non-A/C car when I converted it over to a 4spd car and also put in a 260hp crate motor at the same time. I used the smaller non-A/C heater box cover and heater coil. When I had the dash out to do the pedals I removed all the A/C duct work and got the correct wiper switch bezel that says "C-O-R-V-E-T-T-E" instead of having A/C ducts there. I also replaced my A/C controller with a rebuilt non-A/C controller from Zip's. I also very "neatly" fastened the right passenger side footwell fresh airdoor so I have continuous air flow into the car. The defroster, vent and footwell airflow works just like a non-A/C car does. Only difference I have is not having those two cable operated doors, but, like I said, I fastened one permanently open anyways. Yeah, I spent some money on the non-A/C controller & non-A/C heater core & cover, but what I sold of all the A/C for I wasn't out that much money. It looks so stock and neatly done, 97% of people that have looked at the car don't even realize that it "used to have A/C".
I'll eventually sell the whole thing at once, or part the various pieces one at a time. Hopefully this will help me off set the cost of the parts I'm getting now.
John
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
How pricey?
I have one just sitting there on a shelf
I have one just sitting there on a shelf
John
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by seventysixvette
Yeah, it looks like it would. You keep nice parts just lying around on shelves! John
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Aw right, just won a heater only control. $22.00! I've been out of town all weekend, just stepped into the house, this was the first thing I checked. It comes with the console mount that has the two vent levers in it. Although it just occoured to me, when I want to use this one, I'll have to get a new console plate that has the two slots cut in it for the levers. Dang! Two steps forward, one step back......oh, well.
John
John
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From: Sorrento Italy
i just got rid of the whole sistems, both a/c and heater with full ancillaries, for the heater i gave the job to somebody well trained, the job was definitely too complicated for me (also to build a proper alu firewall beetwin the engine bay and the passenger area...)
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Yeah, there's a lot of little details. But only a couple have really caught me by suprise. Since I simply have to keep the heating system, I don't have the luxury of a complete delete. But so far I still think the advantages of heater only (at least for me) are still worth the small problems that have cropped up.
All I really need to come up with now is the interior half of the heater box. Everything else I need is re-popped, or at least is a little easier to find. Once I come up with the heater box half I need, I'll be far enough in to start selling parts, and that should free up a few bucks for other parts I need.
John
All I really need to come up with now is the interior half of the heater box. Everything else I need is re-popped, or at least is a little easier to find. Once I come up with the heater box half I need, I'll be far enough in to start selling parts, and that should free up a few bucks for other parts I need.
John
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Originally Posted by 73-84 IMSA Widebody
No heater, no air, no windows.
Good luck, nice project. Should add a few horses.
Good luck, nice project. Should add a few horses.
John
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by seventysixvette
I popped over and looked real quick. Only found two with limited search. $80.00 and $89.00 (buy it now). The $89 has a real nice pic. Auction #4598825773 A/C vent delete bezel. I'll turn up a not so nice one that needs repainted or something for 20 or 30 dollars and use that one. Always searching for a better deal.....
John
John
If not I have a very good deal for you ...very good
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Hey John... did you find a vent cover yet?
If not I have a very good deal for you ...very good
If not I have a very good deal for you ...very good
Bob, you have my complete and total attention....
John
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by seventysixvette
There are only a few things in this world that make me snap to and focus exclusively on them. Women, beer, cigars, and very good deals....
Bob, you have my complete and total attention....
John
Bob, you have my complete and total attention....
John
And if so are your going to follow it through to stock?
Thats all I want to know....then Ill tell you the price for the vent delete
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Well John...did you start the removal yet?
And if so are your going to follow it through to stock?
Thats all I want to know....then Ill tell you the price for the vent delete
And if so are your going to follow it through to stock?
Thats all I want to know....then Ill tell you the price for the vent delete
John
Last edited by seventysixvette; Aug 27, 2006 at 01:52 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by seventysixvette
Yes indeed, I've got the compressor pulled, the condensor...well basically everything under hood with the exception of the evaporator/fan box. I've already brought a heater only box to replace the evaporator box. The major item I've yet to find is the interior heater only box/half of the heating system. If I'm dragged kicking and screaming into the situation, I'll modify my heater-A/C interior box to work as heater only, but I'd MUCH rather bolt a heater only box in. There will be a few tweaks like the astro-vent vacuum lines, but I'll just have to deal with them. I've got a lot of time to look and gather, but yes the a/c is definately on it's way out, a simple, stock as possible heater only systems on it's way in.
John
John
I send the Vent cover to you and you send me a check for the shipping after you receive it...and if your feeling generous you can send me your evaporator is its not too much work to remove or too expensive to ship
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Ok heres the deal
I send the Vent cover to you and you send me a check for the shipping after you receive it...and if your feeling generous you can send me your evaporator is its not too much work to remove or too expensive to ship
I send the Vent cover to you and you send me a check for the shipping after you receive it...and if your feeling generous you can send me your evaporator is its not too much work to remove or too expensive to ship
John
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by seventysixvette
I'm pulling the engine out Monday or Tuesday to deal with some problems that have cropped up. (not engine related) I expect to be able pull the evaporator by the end of next week. I have no idea what a used ones worth, but I'll happily pop it in a box and send it your way. I'd like to see someone get some use out of it, and I'll sure put that vent delete bezel to good use!
John
John
Pm me your mailing address and Ill get the bezel out to you early this week
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Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Ya know what......... skip the evap, theyre only 70 bucks new and I might as well do it right as I dont think a used one is even worth the shipping.... theyre pretty heavy
Pm me your mailing address and Ill get the bezel out to you early this week
Pm me your mailing address and Ill get the bezel out to you early this week
John