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Moving to FL early Q1 in 2020. Convertible car that does not have AC (and never did). I got a new blower motor installed and bypassed the heater core and I never feel the need to put the soft top up here in California. Will I be able to cruise in any kind of comfort during the summer or do I need to start saving up the big bucks for an aftermarket AC?

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Sabre34

I have lived in Florida most of my life. In my opinion you will be very happy to have a/c during the summer. Good luck with your move!

wer2xu

At what temperature do you feel hot? At what humidity level do you feel sticky? This is entirely subjective.
Humans lived in Florida for thousands of years without A/C.

LT-1 kid

I would say driving a C3 with or without ac in Florida during the summer would be brutal.

derekderek

yes, but driving a corvette in oct-may in florida is quite comfortable.

Redvette2

We are going next month to check it out. Likely the hottest time of the year....maybe I can rent a convertible. My level is quite high as I lived there previously...however my wife is another story as she likes to set the thermostat about 6 degrees colder than me.

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Thanks....looking forward to cruising the A1A to the east and going to the Siesta Key and Clearwater beaches to the west. I lived in Sarasota/Bradenton area for 5 years but our blood is quite thin living here in CA now.

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caskiguy

I used to live in Largo/Clearwater area and will say the summers can get Hot & Humid early in the morning. That being said my first mode of transportation was a 64' Ford Falcon
with no air follow by a Mercury Montego, 80' Dodge Van and finally a Honda Civic with air. Do you need air...........No. Is it nice to have ? YES
Don't fret it, just go enjoy and if you want it later put it in.

Syl1953

I don’t usually drive at all between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm in summer months. It is just not enjoyable with top up or down unless you can cruise non stop. There is a shop in Polk County that I contacted a few years ago that quoted a little over $3,000.00 to do complete job, parts and labor. Make sure If you have it done that they reposition the dash brace that needs removing/moving to install in a convertible. Many have just been removed and tossed, Mark

Rescue Rogers

When you are there visiting remember the humidity index. I'm sure you are used to the heat but the humidity will drain you. Keep an eye open for alligators near any water body if you have a dog or cat or if you are a golfer

69L46

Having lived there for twelve years, I would agree. The 'off' months are great for cruising however, especially April and October.

LT-1 kid

I have visited Florida many times, there are many months were the weather is wonderfull

Kacyc3

I moved here a year ago, this is the first summer with my car here, non functional AC, heater hoses disconnected the uncoated headers make it hot in the car and I wont drive it when the temp is over 85. I am going to wrap the headers and pipes after I get my garage insulated then maybe I can enjoy it more.

Tally Ho

Above 60* and not raining, the top is down on my C6. Where you'll appreciate AC is when (not if) you get caught in the rain. The place turns into a sauna in the summer during and after a rain. I'm Florida native but left in 1981 when I enlisted in the USAF. Had many cars with no AC prior to that. I returned in late 2000 and have been here since. Cold and rain is the only thing that keeps the top up for me.

mark79,80

I live in Southwest Florida from October thru April and find AC is very nice for cruising in all except the winter months, especially if you are riding in the middle of the day.
You might also consider air conditioning your garage. It is so humid that my tools hanging up in the garage rusted, so when I started storing a Corvette in the garage, I had a mini-split system installed as I did not want to risk having the car rust.

JBrooke825

You. Will love it there. Sometimes you can go to the beach for the afternoon
sometimes you can’t. There’s a lot of people there looking for a cool day..
my son lives there. People love it. Mine has ac and I watch the gauge all the time.
Your family will love it.

JBrooke825

Everyone is out very early for breakfast!

Dirty Dalton

DON'T!!!

Some years ago I offered to help a friend in Jacksonville do some painting. She had spars (sailboat masts, booms, etc) that she needed to get painted, rather than varnished (which they were) to protect them better from the Florida weather. It was August. I'm not making any of this up.

1. The paint was drying on the brush.
2. I added 'Penetrol' which helps to delay the drying process. Didn't do the job.
3. I added paint thinner. Didn't do the job
4. In between these changes I had to wipe off whatever paint I managed to apply, as well as change to a clean brush.
5. Finally I was inspired. I put the cans of paint into the fridge. After an hour or so, I started by putting a small amount into a can, the 'mother' can back into the fridge, and, voila! Success. When I'd nearly used all the paint in the can, I'd call for a refill. That's how I painted two masts and thee booms.

If all that sounds like fun, you can go to Florida.

Oh, and every afternoon, like clockwork, there was a thunder storm.

Old Man in a C

I've lived in Sarasota (mid south) for 30 years. I currently own a vette and an old Triumph... both roadsters. Don't sweat it ... pun intended. I love cruising the summer nights here. Just adjust your wardrobe to "Florida style" (tee shirt and shorts).
And don't forget that our winters are made for convertibles.

Old Man in a C

Lighten up Francis. The pro's throw paint down here year 'round.