Topic: My Major Winter Project.
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Portland, TN - USA
Joined: 4/29/2003
Posts: 805
Vette(s): 1972 Coupe
Anything, but Stock and more mods to come!
SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.
I've been researching these subjects for over 8 months now and wanted to make sure I was making the right decision, but I'm converting my AC system over to a Hot Rod Air unit.
Also at the same time I'm going to be converting the engine over to a Serpentine belt system installing a new Dewitts Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator and Electric Fans. I chose the March Front mount system. I had to order most of these pieces custom to get them all to work together, but it should work together with no issues.
Also at the same time I'm going to be converting the engine over to a Serpentine belt system installing a new Dewitts Direct Fit Aluminum Radiator and Electric Fans. I chose the March Front mount system. I had to order most of these pieces custom to get them all to work together, but it should work together with no issues.
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Former Member
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Portland, TN - USA
Joined: 4/29/2003
Posts: 805
Vette(s): 1972 Coupe
Anything, but Stock and more mods to come!
SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.
Consists of everything. Eliminates the heater core we love so much and the Evap Box in the engine compartment so you end up with a flat firewall. Retains all the factory controls and Ac outlets.
Lifetime MemberKEYPORT, NJ - USA
Joined: 7/6/2002
Posts: 493
Vette(s): 1973 Stingray Coupe and C5 and C6 Coupes.
Can you tell us more about this system you have found. Is there a web site?
I'll soon be looking to update / upgrade my AC system. I'd heard Vintage Air had a system for C3's, but in checking their web site I don't see anything.
Thx.
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here is a link to there web site. I did this kit last winter and still never got around to getting it fully hooked up and charged. It made my engine compartment alot cleaner though and the fan and heater work great! I would say you might need to use some imagination in the installation cause it was not fully tailored to my 79's dash. it might be better with the older cars though. I did lose my glove box in the conversion but I never really needed it.http://www.hotrodair.com/index.html
Lifetime MemberKEYPORT, NJ - USA
Joined: 7/6/2002
Posts: 493
Vette(s): 1973 Stingray Coupe and C5 and C6 Coupes.
1973 Coupe
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Former Member
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Portland, TN - USA
Joined: 4/29/2003
Posts: 805
Vette(s): 1972 Coupe
Anything, but Stock and more mods to come!
SSBC Force 10 Brakes, 3.73, TH350, 355 CID, Rack and Pinion, Vette Brakes suspension front and rear.
Classic auto Air is also doing a kit for our cars now.
No Vintage air does not to a direct fit kit, although they told me it would not be an issue to make one of theirs work. We would have to use their controls.
No Vintage air does not to a direct fit kit, although they told me it would not be an issue to make one of theirs work. We would have to use their controls.
I converted over to hot rod air 2 yrs ago & it works great. They were very helpful and I haven't had any problems. They were just starting to offer a C3 kit when I got mine.
Good luck
Alan
Good luck
Alan
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