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> I am considering a purchase of an 1986 Westfalia.  It does not have
> A/C.  Has anyone added a factory quality install?  Do I have to piece it
> together myself or can I have it done with a new system?  Any tips?
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  Shannon,

I've been trying to figure out this problem too for the last two years.
I've thought about scavenging a system from other vanagons but you run
into problems with changing over to R134 and also can't know in advance
whether your getting an intact system.  I saw an install of aftermarket
a/c at an a/c shop in an 84 Westy.  Had the cooling coils(?)mounted in
front under the dash and looked OK but think it cost over $2k.  Someone
on the list recommended an evaporative cooler that runs off the cig
lighter.  Think it works only in very dry climates. Can send you the
phone # if you want.

Right now my a/c consists of one off those squirt bottles with a battery
powered fan!

Garrick Chang
Davis, CA
84 Westy

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