I did this years ago on an '87 GL I had at the time, except I put it over the center
section of ducting in the rear. I first determined that the duct was sealed on top,
then took it all down and got a good quality sunroof with TWO  latches that would be
accessible when the duct was re-installed. Worked perfectly and looked like it came
from the factory. Sorry, I don't have any photos, cameras hadn't been invented yet.
Wonder whatever happened to that van.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Kimmons" <akimmons@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: AC housing reconstruction...

> Wow! I wish I could see a photo of that! That's exactly what I've been
> thinking of doing.
> Would love to have the space to add in a sunroof, but that center AC
> duct takes up too much space. Anyone have or know of a photo of this
> in a van?
> I've even put some thought into if it would be possible to route the
> cool AC air into the side air vents. I'm not sure that would be
> possible though, but it certainly wouldn't be that hard to configure
> some sort of decent looking tubing to channel the AC up front.
>
> The tabs I'm speaking of are just the mounting tabs on the front and
> rear sections of the AC. Both of them on the rear are broken off and
> there's only one up front. I'll need to reconstruct them with
> something strong enough to hold that weight. I still have the pieces,
> so I'll probably attach them, like you suggested, with some kind of
> metal home made bracket.
>
> That's why I've been thinking about rebuilding the whole shell for
> this AC. I'll try to post some pictures of what I come up with.
>
> thanks!
>
> On 8/13/07, joel walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > > shell out of plywood with some "other kind" of passage towards the
> > > front. Maybe PVC pipe along the sides of the van instead of the
> > > middle.(?)
> >
> > funny you should mention that. in germany, they sold a version with
> > sunroof AND air conditioning ... had the ducts along the sides of the
> > ceiling.  i thought i had some pictures of it, but can't find them
> > now. :( anyway, the vents were along the sides above the windows.
> >
> > still not sure what 'tabs' you're talking about. don't recall any tabs
> > on the ducting.
> > :(
> >
> > good luck!
> > joel
> >
> >
>
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