 Routing of AC lines from trunk to undermount dash unit?, AC install |
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| Gearup |
 Jun 6 2015, 08:41 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None  |
Hello Gents. I was hoping to get some input on where to drill the holes between the front trunk and my recently purchased undermount ac unit for the ac lines. Any other ideas you guys might have on the subject. Newbie here and appreciate any and all assistance.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jun 6 2015, 08:53 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 9,222 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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I have downloadable installation instructions for both the VPC and DPD A/C systems on this webpage:
http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/TechNotebook.htm |
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| Gearup |
Jun 6 2015, 12:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Jun 6 2015, 07:53 AM)  I have downloadable installation instructions for both the VPC and DPD A/C systems on this webpage: http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/TechNotebook.htm Thank you Jeff |
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| cpavlenko |
Jun 6 2015, 12:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Cool site Jeff, Very informative.
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| Gearup |
Jun 6 2015, 12:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
Does anyone have pictures of their project and where they routed the lines from the front trunk to the undermount unit? Below is the unit I just purchased.
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| GeorgeRud |
Jun 6 2015, 12:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Is that a new RetroAire unit or an old DPD assembly? Jeff Bowlsby has instructions for the DPD unit on his site.
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| Gearup |
Jun 6 2015, 12:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Jun 6 2015, 11:53 AM) Is that a new RetroAire unit or an old DPD assembly? Jeff Bowlsby has instructions for the DPD unit on his site. Embarrassed to say I'm not quite sure. Jeff's site looks like it has a wealth of great knowledge, but the pictures on the one are hard to see. I was hoping to see someone with color pictures of where the cut the holes in their projects as well. Thanks |
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| rhodyguy |
Jun 6 2015, 01:02 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,252 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Has your car had ac in the past?
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| Gearup |
Jun 6 2015, 01:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Jun 6 2015, 12:02 PM) Has your car had ac in the past? No. |
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| Gearup |
Jun 6 2015, 01:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gearup @ Jun 6 2015, 12:09 PM) QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Jun 6 2015, 12:02 PM) Has your car had ac in the past? No. Let me restate that... No I didn't receive the car with any AC but it is possible that originally it did. I should probably look to see if there are cutout there already. |
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| Chris914n6 |
Jun 6 2015, 04:29 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,528 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm going to say that's RetroAir or Chinese generic. This is a DPD unit, has a chrome emblem next to the far right vent.
If the car had a/c there will be a large hole or two in the front trunk. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh3.googleusercontent.com-431-1433629793.1.jpg) |
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| rhodyguy |
Jun 6 2015, 08:01 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,252 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Also look for a notch cut out of the engine shelve front. There will already be holes drilled from front to back on the pass side. NOT small holes either.
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| Gearup |
Jun 7 2015, 07:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
Hopefully the unit works as advertised and isn't a crappy Chineese unit. The unit looks in great shape. I live in Denver now so the fact that it is a heater as well is a plus. I had paid $1000 from a guy who had a complete unused Renegade SBC Kit with AC compressor, pulleys etc. so I figure I would complete the job. The heater/AC unit was $100. I thought that was a good deal?
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| GeorgeRud |
Jun 7 2015, 11:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The heater section would require hot water for it to work, but if the fan motor works, this unit should be fine. Take and share photos of your install as I think more folks may be interested in this (as we get older and comfort becomes more of an issue). I know I'd certainly drive my -6 conversion much more if it were air conditioned!
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