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Subject:Cheap front AC for an 86 Westy
From:dave bowers
Date:Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:47:48 -0700

Hi Folks,

I just wanted to pass on a quick mod to my 1986 Westy. Being an Alaskan who
likes the cool ... I am not trying not to melt as the temp climbs to 95 F,
here in Portland, Oregon.

Basically it's a simple mod that allows me to have cool air, up front (on my
neck in particular).

1 - 20' roll of Dryer exhaust hose

1 - set of black clips

Total cost: $8.98.

I have not had time to trim the 20' of hose down to the 8' I need.  Also, I
plan on finding a funnel shaped register (perhaps out of a junked car dash
vent syetem) and installing a complete cover so I capture and direct all the
cool air forward as I can.

http://dave-bowers.com/vw/ac/

Have a look. I'll pass on more fotos, when I get a more permanent system
installed.

Stay Cool!

dave bowers
portland, oregon
1986 Westy