Do you use your A/C?
Le Mans Master
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From: Glen Allen, VA
I've heard you either get a system that works real well, or the A/C is a handy device to cool your left knee. On my 79 the compressor kicks on but it doesn't blow cold. It's on my list of things to fix eventually because I'd like for it to work, but I wouldn't use it that often.
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From: Downtown Annapolis, MD. The Future is where we all have to live. Let's not screw it up.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
With the high humidity in the DC area, I use the a/c in the '71 and '88 quite often during July/August.
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island New York
One of the previous owners gutted the A/C system out of my car. All that's left is the A/C heater control panel and evaporator on the inside of the passenger side fender with half of the hose that goes to the compressor coming off it. This winter I'll look at removing the rest of the junk related to it. I don't care to use it anyway, I'd rather have the T-Tops off and the windows down. I practically never even use the A/C in my DD either, I put the windows down and open the sunroof. It has to be really, really hot for Me close it up and put the A/C on.
Burning Brakes
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From: Baldwinsville, NY
When you need it, you need it.
I found my car had great paint and junk engine compartment back in 2005. Put two cans of 34a in the A/C and it worked.
I love driving with the tops off, but around here you get rain on very hot days. Boy that is when you need A/C.
I love driving with the tops off, but around here you get rain on very hot days. Boy that is when you need A/C.
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Drifting
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From: Springfield Illinois
Then A/C it is.. maybe
What about the vents? Would that help on a non A/C car?
Last edited by FRSTR90; Jan 2, 2008 at 04:13 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Springfield Illinois
Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
The A/C in my '80 had been "maintained" by Bubba, so it was non-op like most everything else when I bought my car from Michael "Monthief" in 2000. (I wish I had known about this CF then. 
) I just didn't put the A/C back in when I re-did everything under the hood.
I live in Minnesota, so there aren't too many days when A/C is really necessary. When we finally do have temps in the 90's, we celebrate!
Windows down is enough for most days, T-tops off for those few days when we need more air.
) I just didn't put the A/C back in when I re-did everything under the hood.I live in Minnesota, so there aren't too many days when A/C is really necessary. When we finally do have temps in the 90's, we celebrate!
Windows down is enough for most days, T-tops off for those few days when we need more air.
Pro
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From: Alta Loma CA
Upgraded mine
I use mine. T-tops off are great but not at 100 degrees. Just changed the compressor to a Sanborn. Big improvement. Original system would not cool the car. I'm working on adding a fan for the condensor to hopefully further improve it. I would keep the system.
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Drifting
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From: Springfield Illinois
If there wasn't so many smokeys, I probably would. However, with my luck, I'd get cought and get a ticket!
Safety Car
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From: Lompoc, CA. Santa Barbara County
I paid big bucks for the optional AC in 79. I was stationed in Florida and then Houston. But I've been in Cali. since 88. I leave the top off most of the time and freon has gone unobtainable. I'm in the process of removing the AC now. I'm never selling this car, so to heck with the resale value.
Bee Jay AKA Bubba
Bee Jay AKA Bubba