<VV> Re:a couple of questions

[Lonny Clark]

The late models also have a large air intake between the deck lid and the
back window (backlight). The Spyders only take in air through the decklid.
There's no way to make the late-model AC setup work on an early-model - I
just don't think it would fit.

Lonny

On 12/9/06, Gary Swiatowy <mopar at jbcs2.net> wrote:
>
> The 66 AC would not work well, different air intake design,  but if you
> have
> to add AC there are several kits available that can be used by companies
> like Vintage Air. Check with street rodder magazines.
> Now this is just an opinion, so don't take it
> personally.....................
> I am sure Bob went to great lengths to make this car "correct" and
> original,
> sparing no expense. I do not know what you paid for it, but I am sure it
> was
> a bunch.
> One certain way to significantly devalue your investment would be to
> modify
> this car.
> Adding AC would decrease its value not by hundreds, but most likely by
> thousands.
> Adding AC would require modifications that would not lend themselves
> easily
> to be put back to stock.
>
> It is your car though, so do as you will.
> But remember if in a few years you decide to sell it, modifying it would
> mean the sale price would be less than what you paid...............
>
> Just my opinion.
>
> Gary Swiatowy
>
>
>
> > From: Roger Atkinson <ilikeoldcars at bellsouth.net>
> > Subject: <VV> a couple of questions
> > <snip>
> > Also, I had originally wanted a A/C car but Bob said A/C wasn't
> available
> > on the turbo cars due to the turbo configuration.  He showed me another
> 64
> > Corvair convertible he had that was non turbo and had A/C and it had the
> > coils mounted just over the engine.  He also had a 66 Corvair with
> factory
> > A/C that had the coils mounted along the back of the engine area - he
> said
> > 66 was the first year for that configuration.  I assume he is correct
> > ????? He seems to be fairly knowledgable about old cars but was wanting
> > clarification on that.  Is it possible to add a 66 style A/C unit to my
> > Spyder?  He said that anything could be done if you wanted to throw
> enough
> > money at it but that personally he had never seen one done.
> >
> > This car has a power top.  Was isstandard, an option or did he add it to
> > this car as an aftermarket deal?  I forgot to ask him - I guess I could
> > call and ask but since I am already on here asking questions.......
> >
> > Inquiring mind
> >
> > Roger
>
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