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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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Default Remove Air Conditioner stuff?

I am trying to work a lot of little bug out of my 79 L-82. One of the previous owners removed the AC compressor and left the hoses dangling and the condenser, drier and related stuff in place. I live in Spokane Washington, so I really don’t need AC for the 2 days it is above 85, beside what are T-tops for. I would like to remove all the AC stuff. Does any one have any tips or see any related problems?

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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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You can get an earlier (68 up) outside fan box for heater only. You may have to do some patching to cover some holes. If you want a heater-only inside box it's no problem to find an earlier box, but the controls are hard to find. If you don't want a heater either than it would be easier to remove the whole thing. If it was me, I would keep everything for the next owner. Good A/C parts are getting harder to find. Also if it was me, I'd put the compressor back-it will help with defrost.
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