First, let me say that I DID try the archives, they don't seem to work for
me.

I am looking at getting a Westy with a wasserboxer ('84 to '86, probably)
and wonder how expensive (I know it will be lots) and how difficult (I'm
mechanically inclined) it will be to add A/C on to a Westy that doesn't have
it.  Is this even practical, or am I asking for a nightmare??  There are few
choices for Westy Vanagons in my price range ($5500 max - yes, I've found
some - and not ratted out, either!) and restricting to Westies with A/C is
reducing my search.

Since I am in Phoenix, AZ - I will need A/C.  This will be a daily driver
for me.  I have had a '68 Kombi, a '71 Campmobile and a '78 Westy (Standard)
in the past.  It will also have to pass smog here - which is more
restrictive than California.

I have already eliminated the air-cooled Vanagons with A/C - just seems to
me that air-cooled + 120 degree heat + the added load of A/C = Doom for the
engine.  If I'm wrong in that, I'd love to hear it!

Of course, what I would really like is a late Westy Syncro (with A/C and
power everything), but lets be real here!!

Don in Phoenix