A/C Retrofit Experts Needed

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Aug 31, 2005 | 09:18 PM

BBShark

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From: VetteMOD

St. Jude Donor '05-'07

A/C Retrofit Experts Needed

I am installing a complete A/C setup from an 81 in my previously non-A/C 68. So far no big problems, however I will not be able to install the cowl air door that switches the air source from outside air (plenum air or Bi-level mode) to cabin air (closed cabin operation or MAX air). The reason for this is that I do not want to take the front clip off. This leaves me with 2 options. Permanently close the plenum air supply so that the system only works in MAX mode or leave it as is and operate the A/C on Bi-level.

I am leaning towards the Bi-level mode because I live in a moderate climate and the car is a convertible. Also, I think one the problems with Bi-level is the defrost function but I can't imagine EVER driving this car in the rain after the work I have gone through making this car as I want it.

Any thoughts on these options? Who votes Bi-level and who votes MAX (and why)?

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Aug 31, 2005 | 09:43 PM

TNT

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From: EUNICE, La

Here in south La, Katrina didn't get us, I would close that upper door to get max cooling. Thad

Sep 1, 2005 | 05:03 PM

vetteboy1976kr

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From: cincinnati oh

I vote close it up. I am a Cincy wuss and love the AC when it is humid. You can never have too much, and if it gets too cold, crack the window.

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