How important is A/C?
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Worth TX
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Re: How important is A/C? (69er)
A/C...I don't leave home without it. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Re: How important is A/C? (fulopd)
Seems like we have a split decision here.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
Re: How important is A/C? (fulopd)
AC??? We don't need no stinkin AC in Texas! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Once you get the top off, it's really not that bad. If I were using it as a daily driver I'd have AC, but in my case it's strickly performance oriented (or will be when it's complete). It's only hot here for 3-4 months out the year anyway.
Mark
Once you get the top off, it's really not that bad. If I were using it as a daily driver I'd have AC, but in my case it's strickly performance oriented (or will be when it's complete). It's only hot here for 3-4 months out the year anyway.
Mark
Drifting
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From: Oak Harbor, Wa
Re: How important is A/C? (81vette)
You don't need it. Why do you think I am going through the pain in the butt of converting my A/C car to a non A/C car. No, really it is fun. By the way does anybody have any non A/C parts for a 1978 they want to get rid of? No really I mean it. I need parts. :yesnod:
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Re: How important is A/C? (fulopd)
My 73 has it. I rarely use it. Most of the time I'm diving around with the tops off. Its nice to have if you need it and is great on hot muggy rainy days to keep the windows from fogging, but not a necessity.
Also, if the car came with it I would recommend keeping it simply for resale value (I think it is work about $1K+ on a 73).
Good luck and keep :cool:
Also, if the car came with it I would recommend keeping it simply for resale value (I think it is work about $1K+ on a 73).
Good luck and keep :cool:
Le Mans Master
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From: Sewell NJ
Re: How important is A/C? (fulopd)
In New Jersey it's an absolute necessity. C3s are hot by nature and most owners that I've talked to have the "cockpit heat" problem. I've rebuilt the heater box, insulated the interior, and sacrificed small animals to the god of temperature. None of it made a thimble full of spit's difference. Add to that humidity and temperatures that reach the high 90s for weeks at a time and you get the picture. Get one with air and make sure it works well. :yesnod:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
Re: How important is A/C? (gq82)
Jeez guys, it eats enough gas already!
In my experience the interior heat isn't too bad, the rare occasions that I do drive with the tops on! My A/C would be functional if not for a major leak in the condesor thing, eventually to be fixed. Seems like personal preference is the order of the day!
In my experience the interior heat isn't too bad, the rare occasions that I do drive with the tops on! My A/C would be functional if not for a major leak in the condesor thing, eventually to be fixed. Seems like personal preference is the order of the day!
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Re: How important is A/C? (69er)
Where I live, it's as important as getting dressed in the morning before going to work.
You CAN do without it, but it sure is going to be a crappy day.
You CAN do without it, but it sure is going to be a crappy day.
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From: Soldotna AK
Re: How important is A/C? (fulopd)
NOT an issue for me here in Alaska. When our short summer season hits, T-Tops are off anyway. Fact is I love the extra "cockpit" hit on these chilly fall days. :cool: :flag
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From: Vancouver, BC
Re: How important is A/C? (fulopd)
i'm glad i don't have it. just one more thing that will need to be fixed as far as i'm concerned. for people living in the south however, i'm sure it's a must.
Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Re: How important is A/C? (SizzleChest)
I have wanted it on several occasions. A guy in my club told me I'd want it, but I didn't believe him.
I haven't seen a/c on many early C-3s. When I was looking for my car, few cars that had a/c had it charged and working.
:cheers:
I haven't seen a/c on many early C-3s. When I was looking for my car, few cars that had a/c had it charged and working.
:cheers:
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Re: How important is A/C? (Kevin Mason)
Totally unneccessary, even in the DC humidity.
A Corvette is supposed to be a sports car, not an overweight luxury sled.
A Corvette is supposed to be a sports car, not an overweight luxury sled.
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: How important is A/C? (Markm10431)
My T-tops have never been on and will never be one my 77, weekend warrior, WILL NEVER USE THE A/C however I spent $$$ to have the A/C fixed, converted to R-134A so if I wanted A/C it would be there. Also makes the car more valuable/ sellable.
Racer
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From: Newport News VA
Re: How important is A/C? (fulopd)
70 T-top,black interior and side pipes. Would not have bought the car unless it had a\c. Summers here in VA. are hot and extremely humid. You will find alot of c3 that have air do not have it working. One obvious reason is the age of the components and replacement price. Also the price of the old refrigerant. Also a/c is a horsepower and gas sucker. But I personally cannot survive without it. Corvette or my 90 Dodge Daytona daily driver.
[Modified by Makonut, 10:49 PM 9/27/2002]
[Modified by Makonut, 10:49 PM 9/27/2002]
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: How important is A/C? (Makonut)
One obvious reason is the age of the components and replacement price. Also the price of the old refrigerant.
[Modified by Makonut, 10:49 PM 9/27/2002]
[Modified by Makonut, 10:49 PM 9/27/2002]
chrome compressor $135.00
charge for professional to suck out old R-11 and convert to the new R-134A - $175.00
Makonut you cannot get R11, at least legally, why would you wanto anyway? The R-134A is much better.
Melting Slicks
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Re: How important is A/C? (fulopd)
Mine's broke and I'm trying to get it going. I'm sweating a slow death in the SW FL heat. If this car wasn't a Vette, I'd park it until I fixed the air!!