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Posted by: burton73 Oct 6 2009, 09:47 PM
Who sells a new AC under dash unit for a 74 car or do I need to get an old unit. I want to put on in my V8 car that I am building. I see this picture on Renegade site. Any help would be appreciated.
Bob
Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 6 2009, 09:49 PM
I know of no new ones, but you can usually find used ones. I know of a few that are local to me if you are interested. I could ship greyhound for a good price.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 6 2009, 09:53 PM
Who sells a new AC under dash unit for a 74 car or do I need to get an old unit. I want to put on in my V8 car that I am building. I see this picture on Renegade site. Any help would be appreciated.
Bob
Daniel Lo ( dlo914 )had a nice one for sale at the last G &R swapmeet. There's a G&R coming up this month in Riverside, you might find one there.
Posted by: burton73 Oct 6 2009, 10:06 PM
Jim,
I take it that all I need it the in compartment head, as the rest will need to be new. New hoses to work with the new Freon. My radiator is a Renegade
Do you know how to get in touch with Daniel Lo?
Posted by: tat2dphreak Oct 6 2009, 10:06 PM
:hijack:
I love the dash with the ashtray delete!
Posted by: computers4kids Oct 6 2009, 10:24 PM
Who sells a new AC under dash unit for a 74 car or do I need to get an old unit. I want to put on in my V8 car that I am building. I see this picture on Renegade site. Any help would be appreciated.
Bob
Bob,
I just got finished putting AC on my v8 914. I used the DPD evaporator, with new barrier hoses, modern compressor and parallel condensor....134a charged.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84435&st=220#
Posted by: Joe Owensby Oct 6 2009, 11:03 PM
Hot rod shops sell units that work pretty well. I bought one from Southern Rods. It actually fits in pretty nice. I like the narrower version to allow for more foot room. It puts out plenty of cold air. This photo was taken during the installation, and I hadn't cleaned up the console, etc., so the car isn't as pretty as the previous post. JoeO
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Posted by: VOX Oct 6 2009, 11:21 PM
Jim,
I take it that all I need it the in compartment head, as the rest will need to be new. New hoses to work with the new Freon. My radiator is a Renegade
Do you know how to get in touch with Daniel Lo?
sorry its already sold.
Posted by: TC 914-8 Oct 6 2009, 11:49 PM
Bob
I just got finished putting AC on my v8 914. I used the DPD evaporator, with new barrier hoses, modern compressor and parallel condensor....134a charged.
Mark, Who did you get to charge up your system ? How well does it work? Supply air temps?
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Oct 7 2009, 08:20 AM
Who sells a new AC under dash unit for a 74 car or do I need to get an old unit. I want to put on in my V8 car that I am building. I see this picture on Renegade site. Any help would be appreciated.
Bob
we have them new of course both dual condenser and single condenser. Modern look stock use r 134.
Posted by: andys Oct 7 2009, 10:34 AM
For my V8 car, I'm using the Hot Rod Air under dash unit. It looks quite similar to the original unit offered for the 914 (I had a new '73 with AC), and it fits just like the original. If you're doing a V8 conversion, these units are available with heat, though it doesn't solve the defrost problem. I like that small unit Joe shows in his post; giving the passenger foot space is a nice feature.
http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=93/category_id=9/home_id=2/mode=prod/prd93.htm
Andys
Posted by: burton73 Oct 7 2009, 04:16 PM
Hot rod shops sell units that work pretty well. I bought one from Southern Rods. It actually fits in pretty nice. I like the narrower version to allow for more foot room. It puts out plenty of cold air. This photo was taken during the installation, and I hadn't cleaned up the console, etc., so the car isn't as pretty as the previous post. JoeO
This is the info on Joe’s head unit.
Joe, can you move the head unit over to the right a little and align the left side with the cut consul? I am worried on the room of my feet and leg. Also is there room for the passenger to have his feet in there. I got in my car with a tape measure and it does not seem like a lot at 5” tall. With 10” deep a passengers toes will just fit. How does it feel?
Hot Rod Parts
1-800-STRT-ROD
(787 - 8763)Product Description:
From Southern Air. A/C Unit only - NO HEAT. Same dimensions and output as Super Frost.Measurements are 5" tall x 10" deep x 16" wide.
Part No.: 090-00464
Price: $205.00 This price is great for new.
Posted by: budman5201 Oct 7 2009, 06:18 PM
HOTRODAIR.com
Here is mine, looks almost like the dpd and fits nice.
(sorry about the crappy pic, set my camera to low settings for craigslist pics)
whew! my dash looks crappy. Next project!
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Posted by: steveherman Oct 7 2009, 06:50 PM
we have them new of course both dual condenser and single condenser. Modern look stock use r 134.
i tried to look for them on your website.
wow that site is hard to navigate for newbies.
can you lead me in the right direction to purchase one of these setups.
Posted by: burton73 Oct 8 2009, 12:59 PM
HOTRODAIR.com
Here is mine, looks almost like the dpd and fits nice.
(sorry about the crappy pic, set my camera to low settings for craigslist pics)
whew! my dash looks crappy. Next project!
$229. for the in car vent parts, the Condenser $125, Compressor $199. Dryer $72.20, Lines $100. and a bracket from Renegade ? $725-$850 plus new
Bob
Posted by: bandjoey Oct 8 2009, 01:33 PM
Did a quick Google for Under Dash AC, and came up with many links for hot rod ac units. Most are in the $800-$1000 price complete, but do sell just parts. Some looked like they would fit the cabin nicely, with Left and Right side fan units to allow better foot space. Try it.
Here's one
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=38000000_120132099&products_id=4348
Posted by: burton73 Oct 8 2009, 04:49 PM
Did a quick Google for Under Dash AC, and came up with many links for hot rod ac units. Most are in the $800-$1000 price complete, but do sell just parts. Some looked like they would fit the cabin nicely, with Left and Right side fan units to allow better foot space. Try it.
Here's one
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=38000000_120132099&products_id=4348
I called them and they sell just the parts!
Bob
Posted by: bandjoey Oct 8 2009, 08:39 PM
Underdash - Complete System
[CAP-400HC] $910.00
Underdash Slimline Complete, Coil Right, Heat&Cool*
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Guess there wasn't enough action but they're still on their web site. If you get the under the dash unit, looks like you can piece together the rest from many places. Let us know...Im thinking about the same thing. Bill
Posted by: Joe Owensby Oct 11 2009, 07:15 PM
Hot rod shops sell units that work pretty well. I bought one from Southern Rods. It actually fits in pretty nice. I like the narrower version to allow for more foot room. It puts out plenty of cold air. This photo was taken during the installation, and I hadn't cleaned up the console, etc., so the car isn't as pretty as the previous post. JoeO
This is the info on Joe’s head unit.
Joe, can you move the head unit over to the right a little and align the left side with the cut consul? I am worried on the room of my feet and leg. Also is there room for the passenger to have his feet in there. I got in my car with a tape measure and it does not seem like a lot at 5” tall. With 10” deep a passengers toes will just fit. How does it feel?
Hot Rod Parts
1-800-STRT-ROD
(787 - 8763)Product Description:
From Southern Air. A/C Unit only - NO HEAT. Same dimensions and output as Super Frost.Measurements are 5" tall x 10" deep x 16" wide.
Part No.: 090-00464
Price: $205.00 This price is great for new.
Yes, it could be located a little more to the right if more footroom is needed. I haven't noticed any problem with my feet clearance, but I only wear size 9's. JoeO
Posted by: charliew Oct 11 2009, 10:19 PM
I have a vpc good unit but I don't know if it's possible yet but I might try a vintage air in the dash unit with heat and defrost. The trick will be to get it hidden. I have also thought about deleting the fresh air vent and putting the ac unit there.
Posted by: bandjoey Oct 11 2009, 10:58 PM
Has anyone seen a unit with electric heat? All the hotrod ones are for water heat that I've seen.
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