While I think this is pretty cool my wife doesn't..  She has suggested having a small a/c unit installed in the front....has anyone done this...what is the
possiblility of this actually working....

On Thu, 13 Jun 2002 16:52:54 -0400, Automatic digest processor wrote:

>Date:    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:47:48 -0700
>From:    dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
>Subject: Cheap front AC for an 86 Westy
>
>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
>
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--peace--
    stu