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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Is it possible to install air conditioning in my 78 L48 ? I dont know much about it other than the fact i have had it in my last 15 cars and want it in this one.....is this doable ?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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It will be a MAJOR task to install an OE system since there are many, many different parts and wiring. Doable but not easy, cheap or quick.

You'd be better off buying a vette with air installed.

If you love your vette and want to install an aftermarket unit, check out Vintage Air or Hot Rod Air.
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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It will be a MAJOR task to install an OE system since there are many, many different parts and wiring. Doable but not easy, cheap or quick.

You'd be better off buying a vette with air installed.

If you love your vette and want to install an aftermarket unit, check out Vintage Air or Hot Rod Air.

I have factory air on my '71. There are a ton of parts and wiring that go to it.

I've read vette pricing articles, and on the old ones, they say to add $2,000 for one with a/c...there's a reason for it.
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Originally Posted by TortureTest
Is it possible to install air conditioning in my 78 L48 ? I dont know much about it other than the fact i have had it in my last 15 cars and want it in this one.....is this doable ?
They have aftermarket kits....seen a few posts on the forum regarding these......not sure how difficult it is to install an aftermarket ac....but Id assume not as difficult as installing a factory setup...
I think these kits were something like $1500?
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