on 3/28/00 10:25 AM, MVAone@aol.com at MVAone@aol.com wrote:

Todd,

Retrofitting would be a big PIA although I'm sure it could be done. You
would have to replace the entire top cabinet as they are different and
possibly the side cabinet. (that is where the hoses run). My 86 non air
westie was not too unbearable without a/c on the road and traveling. They do
have great ventilation systems. A/c would only be useful if you use your van
for traveling to work etc. Suits /excess clothing would be nasty hot in a
parked van. Be patient and wait for an a/c westie to come along then sell
yours to someone on the list.

My 2 cents Mark
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I'll post this to the list, as it's not me looking for AC here.  Not only
did my Westy come with AC, but it also has an AC unit mounted under the rear
seat, runs off 110 AC.  I was going to take it out, but I think now I'll
leave it in, as the PO did a first rate job on the installation, and I have
no compelling reason to remove it.  And since we plan to use our van as an
extra bedroom in the driveway here in the South, it really might come in
handy in the summer.

I agree with your notion though, wait to find one with working AC installed
at the factory.  Otherwise it did indeed look to be an expensive PIA, and
caused me to pass on 4 vans for this reason alone.

TJK

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