Air Conditioning, Evaporator solutions Options

[Mowog4]

I am working on a Subie conversion and am trying to figure out AC. I live in the desert (Phoenix) so AC will add a lot of usability to the car. Ideally I would like to blow air through the existing vents. I have searched a lot on the forum and see a lot of starts, but few functioning units. I am traveling to Texas today so I am going to check out Vintage Air and Old Air Products to see what products they might recommend for me to modify. Plan two is to hit the Pick and Pulls and search for the most compact evaporator I can find.

Any help or general suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ed

[76-914]

There are probably 3 or 4 members that could or can make a working model. But, and it is a Big But, anything AC for a 914 is a Fringe Market. I'd bet if Chris develops & sells these he will never recoup his investment. And if he wanted to make money off these; forget it. Probably would be better off taking a 2nd job at a 7-11. I probably had 60+ hours installing an under dash unit and modifying the defrost/vent system for it. Chris will have that much time tied up just removing the damned old air box. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Well, that's an exaggeration but you get the idea. He's also been around long enough to see how many people express an interest in a product only to never order it. I for one am guilty of this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Others have said this but it bares repeating. Be supportive of those that "do" provide us our 914 products and appreciative of those trying. And finally just to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) ; look back and you'll find this subject pops up this time of year and dies down 2-3 months later. Peace out my brothers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) KWoody

[Mowog4]

There are probably 3 or 4 members that could or can make a working model. But, and it is a Big But, anything AC for a 914 is a Fringe Market. I'd bet if Chris develops & sells these he will never recoup his investment. And if he wanted to make money off these; forget it. Probably would be better off taking a 2nd job at a 7-11. I probably had 60+ hours installing an under dash unit and modifying the defrost/vent system for it. Chris will have that much time tied up just removing the damned old air box. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Well, that's an exaggeration but you get the idea. He's also been around long enough to see how many people express an interest in a product only to never order it. I for one am guilty of this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Others have said this but it bares repeating. Be supportive of those that "do" provide us our 914 products and appreciative of those trying. And finally just to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) ; look back and you'll find this subject pops up this time of year and dies down 2-3 months later. Peace out my brothers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) KWoody

You are absolutely correct, I am just too stupid to take the advice and will forge ahead. Luckily I am not looking to sell a product, I just want a 914 as a daily driver. If I can make it work, I will document it and anyone else interested in it can improve upon it and make the world a better place for at least ten of us (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I have played with British cars for years, I can't imagine trying to generate an income from this hobby. For some reason I am willing to do a ton of work, spend stupid money, have hours of frustration for something only I care about. I assume I was dropped on my head as a child.