Hey gang while surfing craigslist I came across a complete VPC AC system for a 914. I plan to add AC to my 74 2.0 project when the time comes (not this year) so what is the going rate for a complete system?

I know about the power drain on the motor and blah blah blah....... The car is going to be a driver as I still have my 70 for AXing.

I have bought and sold them for around $200.00. The problem is your buying something that is up to 41 years old. Lots of rust, etc. I would purchase a new system. If you do a search you will find the original manufacturer is now selling them again. AA also sells this new up to date system.

Well you learn something new every day. I had no idea you could buy new systems. Thanks for the info.

Aside from being new - 3 or more advantages include the new & cheaper R134 Freon used in them, the more efficient rotary compressor for more efficiency in cooling, and the resultant much lower hp loss, etc.

http://www.autoatlanta.com/detail.php?Part...l_number=184681

http://www.autoatlanta.com/detail.php?Part...l_number=184680

IMHO - even if you want the CW look, I'd transplant this new unit into the under dash & condensor coils of the DPD unit. IMHO the DPD was better than VPC, cuz it allowed you to mount the spare inverted over the conical condensor coil housing & not loose any trunk space (VPC was rectangular with the spare on top & the floor board up several inches). Both were designed by the same guy, with the DPD being his 2nd & more improved version.