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Subject:Re: Remove AC
From:John C...
Date:Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:51:05 -0700

Install a Vintage Air, Front combo AC / heater.
*http://tinyurl.com/yffn3va*
Keep Kool, Have Cupboard, Will Travel...
Richard Boone...
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com> wrote:

> I had my non-functional AC removed from my 84 Westy about 6 years ago.
> It was going to cost major bucks to fix it. My mechanic at the time
> also had an 84 and wanted the unit. My understanding from the list was
> that it's about an 8 hour job to take the AC out. My mechnic took it
> out for free and replaced the cabinet with the one from his non-AC
> Westy --- and gave me $300 bucks to boot. We love the extra storage
> space and don't miss the AC. Though when I was driving across the
> Nevada desert last October I sorta missed it. So keep in mind that you
> can probably sell the AC unit -- even if it doesn't work.
>
> Cheers,
> Doug
>
> On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 11:01 PM, David Klein <david@ashtec.ca> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I know some of you might be saying "what the @##$" but I am wondering
> > how difficult it is to remove the AC from a Westy. I know I would
> > have to rebuild some cabinetry but what else might I run up against?
> > Anyone's experiences would be great. I know Frank is the cabinetry
> > master so I don't think rebuilding a cabinet will be a big deal with
> > his website help.
> >
> > I live in BC (Canada) and it doesn't get cold enough up here  for AC
> > and I always miss that easily accessible cabinet with AC duct work in
> > the way!!
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > David
> >
> > Vanless :)
> >
>
>
>
> --
> http://www.dougalcock.com
>