In a message dated 8/25/05 6:23:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
badkarma@TTLC.NET writes:

> I am thinking very seriously about yanking the A/C out of my '85 Westy.  I
> haven't used it for the past two summers and I would really like to have the
> extra storage space for camping.  Has anyone on the list done this before?
> I looked thru the Bentley and there wasn't a lot of info about removing the
> A/C, and the archive wasn't responding when I just checked.  If anyone could
> guide me thru the process I would be very appreciative.
>
> I am also going to be needing a cabinet door and hinges for the top cabinet
> if anyone has one available.  I can pay cash or trade for parts (A/C or
> other)....
>
>

well im sure you are aware that it will significantly lower the resale value
of your van..  i, for one, would never buy a westy without a/c (for myself)
and i live in Pa..   ive sold a bunch of campers, and have lost out on a few
sales because the prospective buyer wanted a/c, and the camper i was selling at
the time didnt have it.
 that said, why dont you just remove the compressor belt, and  disconnect the
lines to the evap housing (keep them there) and just remove the
evap/blowers/vents from the upper cabinet and keep them?

if you want to remove the whole system..let me know..i have a non-a/c upper
rear cabinet i'll trade ya for it :<)

chris