*>>>The radio sticks out about 2"*
*I was wondering about this aspect as well.*
*I was thinking maybe installing the stereo*
*under the passenger seat or in front of the glove compartment*
*and using  an Ipod mount on the dash with a stereo remote?*
*( something along those lines anyway? )*
*JC
*>>>Hate the wind noise of a window down or vent wing open on the hwy.
*There is those European plastic widow trim things.*
*(dont know what there actually called )*
*I was thinking of using those when I I want fresh air.*
*JC...*

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Daryl Christensen <daryl@aatransaxle.com>wrote:

> Tom..Mine cost roughly $1200 total plus what I spent on the charging
> equipment.
> A good week to stuff it in there...Below is Blake Heinlein's site with pics
> and a good overview.
> http://sites.google.com/site/blakeheinlein2/vanagon-airconditioning
> I had a 134 leak and while its apart, am adding A fresh air hose to get
> some
> flow thru air into the van as well. There are several things I have yet to
> get to my satisfaction such as decent defrost vent setup..The radio sticks
> out about 2" so I tweaked the shifter so I wouldn't hit it with my
> hand..Low
> speed defrost fan is a tad noisy, but the floor/center is quiet on low..
> little things that are fixable, but overall..I like it. I will try to take
> some pics before I reassemble it and put it on a picassa site soon
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> 425-788-4070
> "On the cutting edge of old technology"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Buese [mailto:tombuese@comcast.net]
> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 1:37 PM
> To: Daryl Christensen
> Subject: Re: Remove AC
>
> Cost of a system in a westy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom-reason I opted out of a Behr was the lack of fresh air
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Dec 7, 2009, at 2:24 PM, Daryl Christensen wrote:
>
> > 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"
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > 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.
> > *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
> >>
>