Even with my Vintage Air AC/Heat, I had plugged up the fresh air vents..Now
I am putting one vent back into operation so I get some outside flow thru
there if/when needed..Hate the wind noise of a window down or vent wing open
on the hwy.

Daryl of AA Transaxle
425-788-4070
"On the cutting edge of old technology"

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John C...
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 10:51 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Remove AC

Install a Vintage Air, Front combo AC / heater.
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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
>