AC Idea?, Roof mounted AC for those that don't want to cut their car. |
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AC Idea?, Roof mounted AC for those that don't want to cut their car. |
ClayPerrine |
Aug 8 2021, 08:35 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,520 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Roof mounted AC.
Just mount it to a spare targa top. It pulls 48 amps, so you will need to put a bigger alternator on the car, but other than that, no mods necessary. Great for those who want to be able to drive in the hot parts of the country, but have an unmolested car. Weighs 75lbs. https://www.amazon.com/Douglas-D20-Rooftop-...mcx_mr_hp_atf_m Clay |
tygaboy |
Aug 8 2021, 09:17 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,314 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Interesting!
The Amazon link call out a weight 100lb. I'm no structural engineer but even at 75lb, it seems like the top would need some reinforcement? No biggie to do, just thinking it'd be a good idea. And any concerns about that additional load on the windshield frame? Granted, the top being on helps, just noodling on what it'd take to make this work. I know you'll keep us posted, thanks! |
JamesM |
Aug 8 2021, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,915 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Interesting! The Amazon link call out a weight 100lb. I'm no structural engineer but even at 75lb, it seems like the top would need some reinforcement? No biggie to do, just thinking it'd be a good idea. And any concerns about that additional load on the windshield frame? Granted, the top being on helps, just noodling on what it'd take to make this work. I know you'll keep us posted, thanks! Also listed is the fact that it is over 7 1/2" high. 914s are only 48" high to being with. That would be an odd looking roof |
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