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Topic: After market A/C

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After market A/C

Posted: 3/29/07 7:55pm Message 11 of 18
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I wouldn't let them guys there put a fan on a friggin tricycle. Absolutely the worst place/workmanship I've ever seen...including my own.
After what Dwain had to go thru with those idjits with his car, I wouldn't recommend them to anyone...not even a Musturd owner.
Stay far, FAR away from Classic Auto Air.


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After market A/C

Posted: 3/30/07 6:37am Message 12 of 18
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Sorry to hear about the problems you had Dwain. What about using them for parts alone, or would you still say to stay away? I need to replace my factory air, probably the entire system, and I'm just wondering who to get the stuff from.   


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Posted: 3/30/07 10:02am Message 13 of 18
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The components used for Dwain's car weren't the best I've ever seen. The condenser is very thin, and flexible. The hoses they use broke, also. BOTH of them! Not the rubber part, but the hard lines. I'll be honest, I wouldn't buy a can of freon from those Goobers. Just my opinion.


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Posted: 3/30/07 10:03am Message 14 of 18
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 Personally, I'd go with Hot Rod or Vintage Air if I had it to do over. Everyone seems to have good luck with their systems.


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Posted: 3/30/07 10:50am Message 15 of 18
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Thanks guys, I'll check out the other places.


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Posted: 4/2/07 6:46am Message 16 of 18
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I'll give you my top three recommendations.  1. Hot Rod Air. 2. Hot Rod Air and 3. Hot Rod Air.  I can't say enough nice things about their kits and there support.   I installed their C3 kit in the 69 non-air convertable.  Easy install, quality components and I really like the way the controls are adapted to your stock A/C control wheels and fan switches.  The only other part I had to buy was the lens with A/C on it.1969 L462007-04-02 06:51:03


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Posted: 4/2/07 5:24pm Message 17 of 18
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Those are certainly my top three also.  I have put their system in a 73 and an 82.  Both work very well.


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After market A/C

Posted: 4/2/07 6:20pm Message 18 of 18
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 Oh why, oh why didn't I listen. Cry  It did work ok yesterday and today. Well, heck it should. Just about everything has been replaced they originally put in it! Angry  'Classic Auto Air'..Thumbs%20DownThumbs%20DownThumbs%20DownThumbs%20Down


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