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Add on AC [message #303185] Wed, 06 July 2016 20:23 Go to next message
skip2 is currently offline  skip2   United States
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Been thinking about supplementing or replacing the factory dash air with an under dash unit. The hole AC system works and is tight with no leaks but since it is a 74 most of the cold air leaks out inside the dash through those powdered foam seals that were on the factory, 2 dozen or so turns, ducting. I've found add on evaporators to go under the dash but most are at a minimum 11" deep. Has anyone found a fairly shallow unit, wider would be better to me. Also do most just tee and keep what's in the dash going or just cut it loose and just use the under dash unit? It is nice sometimes to use the air for clearing a fogged window. I've got the factory compressor about the size of foot long piece of light pole still sounds good and the system doesn't leak. So any ideals or links would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Add on AC [message #303188 is a reply to message #303185] Wed, 06 July 2016 21:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
A Hamilto is currently offline  A Hamilto   United States
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skip2 wrote on Wed, 06 July 2016 20:23
Been thinking about supplementing or replacing the factory dash air with an under dash unit. The hole AC system works and is tight with no leaks but since it is a 74 most of the cold air leaks out inside the dash through those powdered foam seals that were on the factory, 2 dozen or so turns, ducting. I've found add on evaporators to go under the dash but most are at a minimum 11" deep. Has anyone found a fairly shallow unit, wider would be better to me. Also do most just tee and keep what's in the dash going or just cut it loose and just use the under dash unit? It is nice sometimes to use the air for clearing a fogged window. I've got the factory compressor about the size of foot long piece of light pole still sounds good and the system doesn't leak. So any ideals or links would be appreciated. ...
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/849
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/850
Re: Add on AC [message #303192 is a reply to message #303188] Wed, 06 July 2016 22:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bill Van Vlack is currently offline  Bill Van Vlack   United States
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You can wire up a switch to a solenoid on the refrigerant supply line to the coach evaporator to just turn it on for window defrosting.

Bill Van Vlack '76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.

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Re: [GMCnet] Add on AC [message #303199 is a reply to message #303192] Wed, 06 July 2016 23:26 Go to previous message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Skip,
We supply the Vintage Air unit, when positioned properly it does not
protude that much.you will need t cosider te glove box opeing.
We supply instructions with the kit including callout for fittings and
pictures.

On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 8:08 PM, Bill Van Vlack
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> You can wire up a switch to a solenoid on the refrigerant supply line to
> the coach evaporator just turn it on for window defrosting.
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> '76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath,
> Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o
> mid
> November 2015; Since arrival: New HVAC blower, heat flap cable, headlight
> switch.
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