For those with Classic Auto Air
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Drifting
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For those with Classic Auto Air
for those who have classic auto air did any of you have trouble with the short cable that moves the door so that it will activate the defrost. The cable when on the controls if its in the a/c position it has the door on the defrost position. When my controls is in the defrost position then the door is in the a/c position.
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I had a problem with the clamps holding the cable. Got the whoel thing installed and found those clamps just didn't hold the cable OD and loosened up. I ended up making a clamp like the one on the water shut off valve. I've had some other issues with this kit as well, not really the "bolt on" jop as stated.
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by Silver00V6Camaro
for those who have classic auto air did any of you have trouble with the short cable that moves the door so that it will activate the defrost. The cable when on the controls if its in the a/c position it has the door on the defrost position. When my controls is in the defrost position then the door is in the a/c position.
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Drifting
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I agree. I am installing this kit in my car now. I thought it would be a lot better for the 1200 bucks this system cost. If i can get the door in the unit to open and close with the controls in the correct setting. The system will be done. Also the pipes have to be bent a little but in the processe of doing that becarfule the suction pipe likes to strip out and you can not attach it back on the unit. So I am not that impressed with the Classic Auto Air unit.
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St. Jude Donor 06-'07
I'm going to add AC back to my 76. I have researched Classic Auto Air, Hot Rod Air and Vintage Air. For my money i'm going / Vintage, they are all close on price. Vintage, as far as I know was one of, if not the first one to provide these systems for vettes (Hot Rod Air came from Vintage Air). Their system does not use cables OR vacuum to operate doors, etc., it's all electronic.
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Drifting
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Im not trying to be an a hole but please do not hijack my thread about other a/c systems. I need help with my problem and do not want to read about other a/c systems. If you want to research them do a search. I need help with mine which is gettin the cable to operate the door correctly . The cable when on the controls if its in the a/c position it has the door on the defrost position. When my controls is in the defrost position then the door is in the a/c position.
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St. Jude Donor 06-'07
Originally Posted by Silver00V6Camaro
Im not trying to be an a hole but please do not hijack my thread about other a/c systems. I need help with my problem and do not want to read about other a/c systems. If you want to research them do a search. I need help with mine which is gettin the cable to operate the door correctly . The cable when on the controls if its in the a/c position it has the door on the defrost position. When my controls is in the defrost position then the door is in the a/c position.
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From: Champlin Minnesota
Originally Posted by Silver00V6Camaro
Im not trying to be an a hole but please do not hijack my thread about other a/c systems. I need help with my problem and do not want to read about other a/c systems. If you want to research them do a search. I need help with mine which is gettin the cable to operate the door correctly . The cable when on the controls if its in the a/c position it has the door on the defrost position. When my controls is in the defrost position then the door is in the a/c position.
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From: Fremont CA
Originally Posted by Silver00V6Camaro
I agree. I am installing this kit in my car now. I thought it would be a lot better for the 1200 bucks this system cost. If i can get the door in the unit to open and close with the controls in the correct setting. The system will be done. Also the pipes have to be bent a little but in the processe of doing that becarfule the suction pipe likes to strip out and you can not attach it back on the unit. So I am not that impressed with the Classic Auto Air unit.
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Originally Posted by Silver00V6Camaro
The cable when on the controls if its in the a/c position it has the door on the defrost position. When my controls is in the defrost position then the door is in the a/c position.
Edit: I don't remember if the short cable had the black screw thing on it, if it did not, then disregard my first suggestion and see the last two suggestions.
Yes, I finished my install... everything works great, I am pleased with the results of the unit (very cold air), however I was displeased with the fitment and lack of instructions in the kit.
Last edited by majic1984; Nov 2, 2006 at 04:26 PM.
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Drifting
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Not a problem. I figured it out they put the handel that the short cable goes on to on up sidedown. I took it off and changed it now the cable functions like it supposed to. My controls came from ecklers. This unit does not come with the factory style controls it just reuses them.