Air conditioning equipment weight?
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Air conditioning equipment weight?
I have decided to get rid of the air conditioning equipment on my 1980 Corvette. Does anybody have any idea how much all that crap weighs? Even just a ballpark figure?
Scotty
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These are actual weights from AC components removed from my 78:
Engine compartment:
I weighed this stuff (except the compressor) with a digital fishing scale which agreed dead nuts with a certified scale. The compressor weight shown was obtained online. BTW, GM Heritage data lists AC option adds 63 ponds.
Engine compartment:
Water hoses $ shut off valve 2.7 lbs
Blower motor, air box, drier, refrigerant tubing 20.5 lbs
Condenser & high-pressure tubing 8.0 lbs
Compressor 17.3 lbs
Passenger Compartment 13.0 lbsBlower motor, air box, drier, refrigerant tubing 20.5 lbs
Condenser & high-pressure tubing 8.0 lbs
Compressor 17.3 lbs
(Includes heater core, evaporator, distribution box, kick panel door assy)
Total less brackets, belts, fasteners, ducting & freon 61.5 lbs I weighed this stuff (except the compressor) with a digital fishing scale which agreed dead nuts with a certified scale. The compressor weight shown was obtained online. BTW, GM Heritage data lists AC option adds 63 ponds.
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Thanks for the info guys, I was hoping it would be more, but 60+ lbs. is still substantial. Ummmmm.....how do I get this monstrosity off my firewall? Is there a trick to it? Maybe a video that someone can give me a link to? Thanks,
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Out of curiosity, why are you doing this? As a side issue, I believe 1980 was the first year a/c was standard equip.
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I can't help with any "tricks" for removal of the A/C stuff, as I did it with the body off the car and the interior removed. Not too hard doing it that way. But I'm certain there are forum members who have done it on complete cars. It's probably in the same category as vacuum booster removal.
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Scotty
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
I can't help with any "tricks" for removal of the A/C stuff, as I did it with the body off the car and the interior removed. Not too hard doing it that way. But I'm certain there are forum members who have done it on complete cars. It's probably in the same category as vacuum booster removal.
Scotty
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St. Jude Donor '11 thru '25
I don't have to justify myself to you! I'm a grown-*** man! You ain't even my real dad! LOL, just kidding Jud. The car is down for the winter, so I have some time to do some projects I have been meaning to get to for a while now. I have owned the car since 2007, and the a/c has never worked that entire time, and I never fixed it, because I didn't mind not having a/c. Never missed it, ever. It has removable t-tops and I only drive it in nice weather, so what would ya need a/c for? That being said, why should I carry around all that extra weight for nothing? It's dead weight, dump it overboard, I say!
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I’m just thinking of a time comes when you decide to sell the car. You’ll probably take a pretty good $ hit. In any event, and I’m sure you’re planning on doing this, keep all the parts with them organized and labeled. Just my 2 cents.
And FWIW, my dad would tell to mind my own business regarding this. lol
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Hey Scotty,
I’m just thinking of a time comes when you decide to sell the car. You’ll probably take a pretty good $ hit. In any event, and I’m sure you’re planning on doing this, keep all the parts with them organized and labeled. Just my 2 cents.
And FWIW, my dad would tell to mind my own business regarding this. lol
Jud
I’m just thinking of a time comes when you decide to sell the car. You’ll probably take a pretty good $ hit. In any event, and I’m sure you’re planning on doing this, keep all the parts with them organized and labeled. Just my 2 cents.
And FWIW, my dad would tell to mind my own business regarding this. lol
Jud
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The evaporator removal is not too bad. On my 77 I think there was one bolt that came out from the inside. Just roll the carpet down for access. You will have to deal with the fan wiring if you're keeping the heater. I ditched that too. Never missed them with what I do with the car. All the extra space is great
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
The evaporator removal is not too bad. On my 77 I think there was one bolt that came out from the inside. Just roll the carpet down for access. You will have to deal with the fan wiring if you're keeping the heater. I ditched that too. Never missed them with what I do with the car. All the extra space is great
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