Anyone Remove Their Air Cond?
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Anyone Remove Their Air Cond?
Mine is non functionable and even has a big hole in the housing in the engine bay so I was just thinking about removing it but wanted to know and see if anyone had any advice, inlcuding any easy ideas for plugging the hole? Pictures would be nice too 
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Instructor
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I've removed mine in my engine build as it didn't work either. I'm getting the cover from AC Delete to cover the hole. http://www.acdelete.com/index.htm
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I've removed mine in my engine build as it didn't work either. I'm getting the cover from AC Delete to cover the hole. http://www.acdelete.com/index.htm
Instructor
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The A/C in these cars never worked all that great. Update system $$$. The delete plate (159.00) allows you to have the option to reinstall the A/C at a later date and not have the ugly nonfunctioning A/C unit taking up space in the engine bay.
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.....I have never regretted ONCE removing my non-functioning, rotted A/C system. Sold all the non-functioning A/C parts for good functioning non-A/C stuff when I put a new GM Crate motor in my car also changing it over to a 4spd in the process. Being a 1975 nearly daily driver 167,900mi Corvette, I could care less about "future" option "values". Seems like 90% of the C3s you see with A/C for sale and at car shows, etc., have "non-functioning" A/C....when asked the usual "needs charged" is often stated.
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Then there are guys like ME, who fix the a/c right, and can run around on a HOT Florida day with HIGH humidity and be cool enough with the top DOWN and the windows UP......get my sunshine in comfort.....searious as Rowbucks......
NOW having said that, I would LIKE a aftermarket system, but don't see how it can possible fit inside the car and leave my stockish map pocket in the '72.....
NOW having said that, I would LIKE a aftermarket system, but don't see how it can possible fit inside the car and leave my stockish map pocket in the '72.....
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From: Dallas GA
I was told the other day that if an A/C system is not leaking that it should never have to be charged or refilled with freon. I had never heard this before. Does anyone else subscribe to this notion or were the guys at a local "All Corvette" dealership just trying to dog on my Vette to offer me less than what it is worth?
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Mine had a big hole as well...but no more!
My 79 had the same issue. The a/c condenser housing had a huge hole in the side corner closest to the engine. Of course a/c doesn't work anyway but the hole is an eye sore. So I purchase a housing cover from a guy on eBay and the cover was the exact same without the ugly hole. Now, for the hard part...installation. Unfortunately I was not gifted with freakishly small hands that are needed to work on Corvettes so, painfully I was able to remove the screws that are within the body cavity to get off the housing cover. The problem I ran into is that the condenser is screwed to the housing cover inside. Now I happen at the time to have my exhaust manifolds off of the engine block so I had some room to pull the cover and condenser out far enough to reach the internal screws. Yes...you are literally screwed when trying to do this. I also had to unscrew and loosen the sleeve that holds the small tank behind and below the a/c condenser box in order to pull out the cover. Nevertheless, I was able to get the new cover back in place. Based upon the location of the screws, I would assume that the a/c -heater box assembly was put together on the assembly line in one unit before the body of the car was put in place.
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Then there are guys like ME, who fix the a/c right, and can run around on a HOT Florida day with HIGH humidity and be cool enough with the top DOWN and the windows UP......get my sunshine in comfort.....searious as Rowbucks......
NOW having said that, I would LIKE a aftermarket system, but don't see how it can possible fit inside the car and leave my stockish map pocket in the '72.....
NOW having said that, I would LIKE a aftermarket system, but don't see how it can possible fit inside the car and leave my stockish map pocket in the '72.....
68 would freeze me.big ole compressor
81 works fine the R type compressor
Drifting
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From: Kansas
I pulled one out of a 1969 and installed it in my 1968, had to change all of the dash parts also. It was a little tight getting my hands up into the fender area, but with a 1/4 inch socket set and turning the ratchet a 1/4 turn at a time it went right in. LOL a lot of bolts. I was so glad that I had air in Texas the next summer when I had to go there and work. I wouldn't even consider buying a Corvette without Air. Even if it had to be repaired. Have a great day. Gene
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Then there are guys like ME, who fix the a/c right, and can run around on a HOT Florida day with HIGH humidity and be cool enough with the top DOWN and the windows UP......get my sunshine in comfort.....searious as Rowbucks......
NOW having said that, I would LIKE a aftermarket system, but don't see how it can possible fit inside the car and leave my stockish map pocket in the '72.....
NOW having said that, I would LIKE a aftermarket system, but don't see how it can possible fit inside the car and leave my stockish map pocket in the '72.....
Safety Car
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From: Forsyth Illinois
I was told the other day that if an A/C system is not leaking that it should never have to be charged or refilled with freon. I had never heard this before. Does anyone else subscribe to this notion or were the guys at a local "All Corvette" dealership just trying to dog on my Vette to offer me less than what it is worth?
Racer
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From: Stavanger
How does your inlet filter look. i started working on mine now, and it was full of dirt. No filter any place! I cant se where one will fit either.
AC delete cover and new heater core ordered. but i still need a filter
AC delete cover and new heater core ordered. but i still need a filter
Le Mans Master
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From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
I believe the original blower motor will work on the AC Delete cover. I actually eliminated the blower too and just covered the opening.