<VV> A/C Production

[shortle]

And all the factory air cars had decals on the right rear 1/4 window (convertible) or on the rear windshield (2 and 4 door). And the carb jets were bigger.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301
Todays high temp projected to be 78


-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill Hubbell <whubbell at verizon.net>
>Sent: May 30, 2012 6:13 AM
>To: "LonzoVair at aol.com" <LonzoVair at aol.com>
>Cc: "virtualvairs at corvair.org" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: Re: <VV> A/C Production
>
>Again, the tinted windshield and/or tinted glass options were separate options. Neither were required with Factory Air and either could be ordered without Factory Air. Of course, you always got a tinted windshield with the full tinted glass option. 
>
>Lonzo is correct about the engine code, assuming the engine is original, of course.  I am not certain that all factory A/C cars had the advanced timing plate - that would be another good research topic. 
>
>Another change made to the Factory Stock A/C engine is thicker (copper) cylinder to block gaskets (to lower the CR). 
>
>There were numerous changes in things bolted on to the engine to accommodate A/C, but none which were unique to the factory vs dealer installed. As far as the fresh air hose location, that was, I believe, a late '66 change only - another good research project!
>
>Bill
>
>On May 30, 2012, at 7:19 AM, LonzoVair at aol.com wrote:
>
>> Bill,
>> Another indicator of "factory a/c" would be the engine code matching the  
>> code for 110/pg & a/c (and your timing plate should be riveted on with a  
>> "24° plate" like the turbos had, since the Owner's manual says to set the 
>> timing  at that... the '67 Shop Manual says the same) and the date on the engine 
>> should  be somewhat close to the date on the assembly plate, like 1 to 4 
>> weeks  prior...
>> The top cover (turkey roaster) on the 66-67 a/c also has the fresh  air 
>> hose on the left side, not the right.
>> I think your windshield should say "Soft ray"... so it may have come with a 
>> tinted windshield, but it could have been changed at some time.
>> Take care,
>> Lonzo
>> 
>> 
>> In a message dated 5/29/2012 3:28:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
>> gojoe283 at yahoo.com writes:
>> 
>> B"H
>> 
>> Hi guys, I have a question on factory A/C installations.  Does  the 
>> presence of a Frigidaire compressor, built-in vents in the dash  (rectangular in 
>> upper center, balls on each end), and five-knob temperature  control for heat 
>> and A/C combined, always indicate a factory C64 air  conditioning 
>> installation? Or is it possible that the dealer unit (I don't  have the option number, 
>> but I know Chevy has a code for dealer-installed A/C)  would have the same 
>> features?
>> 
>> I'm trying to determine if my car's A/C  is factory or dealer installed.  
>> It has ALL of the features mentioned  above, but with one issue.  According 
>> to what I know, tinted glass was  fitted on all GM's factory A/C 
>> installations.  My '66 Monza Sport Sedan  has an aftermarket tinted windshield, and what 
>> I'm sure is original, but clear  (non-tinted) "Safety LOF Plate" side and 
>> rear glass.
>> 
>> Thanks...Bill  Hershkowitz 66 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG  A/C
>> 
>> 
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