I drive it year round.
I drive it year round.
-Karl
2006 Chevy K3500 4X4 - No J.B. Weld on it yet!
1982 thru 94 F-Series "The Klogger" AKA Transport on the road, on the trail, or on the trailer!
1965 Chevelle
1975 Corvette
If you've got the available coin don't skimp out and just replace it all with new components.
WWJLD?
(Not really...Jay Leno would stick a C5 suspension and drivetrain under it. And probably A/C too.)
Spend the money. Get all new, modern shiat and you won't have to do it again.
Originally Posted by Shaggy
This thing is way too cool to skimp out and go the cheap route on parts, just my .02
2010 VW Jetta - DD, 5 Banger, 5 Speed, 1000 Watts of sound!!
1979 Ford Bronco Custom - 400/T18/205.. 35" SSRs, 4" lift, Rancho 5000s, 200 watts of sound!!
I was leaning towards the more expensive option, but then HP had to chime in and I have an "11th commandment" not to do anything he suggests.
-Karl
2006 Chevy K3500 4X4 - No J.B. Weld on it yet!
1982 thru 94 F-Series "The Klogger" AKA Transport on the road, on the trail, or on the trailer!
1965 Chevelle
1975 Corvette
keep the r12 just about every 134a conversion I have been in doesn't blow even close to as cold as it did before. what is so funky about the expansion valve that it can't be retrofitted? I know a badass car a/c only shop in rowlett, they have helped me multiple times when others are stumped. I can get u the number if you need
i have a source for some r12 replacement, been using it for years in my other truck, works great, and pretty cheap compared to r12, if you want i can grab a few cans this weekend possibly
Tommy Matheaus '06
210-323-2546
2004 F-140 4x4 DD
1990 F-150 4x4 in the works
1992 Jeep Cherokee basterdized
I say go w/ good parts. I would hate to have a cool cruiser/hot rod like that and not want to drive it during the summer months because your boys will be sweatin too much.
My bitch better have my money...
Through rain, sleet, or snow...
My whore better have my money...
Not half, not some, but all my cash...
'Cause if she don't,
I'm gonna put my foot in her ass.
R schmahr. fill er with propane!
tommy, i bet your thinking of freeze 12
Red 81 CJ5, 35's, 4.10 and detroit, 4 to 1 dana 300, tbi efi, flat belly, cage, chromos and auzzie in front... sometimes runs. body damage to come
I have a source for R12 (my dad has about 60 cans of the stuff) and the Freeze 12 or Freeze On replacements that I have tried have not worked so great. I had some in my Chevelle at one point.
That being said these year vettes are known for having less than adequate a/c even with R12, so if I was to recharge I would still have to change the VIR (expansion crap magic valve), add a better blower, install a condensor fan, and I would still be cruising around with an old condensor and evaporator.
I am leaning towards the complete replacement, but that is a lot of cash.
-Karl
2006 Chevy K3500 4X4 - No J.B. Weld on it yet!
1982 thru 94 F-Series "The Klogger" AKA Transport on the road, on the trail, or on the trailer!
1965 Chevelle
1975 Corvette
spend the money now and be happy VS having to fix it multiple times and be pissed off and hot
That's two votes for R12!
I'm guessing you have read any info on vette boards etc, is there a local houston vette club where someone might have the same situation?
Seth Stewart '04
2000 Suburban DD
1995 F150 SAS - Needs more work to sell
1998 GMC pickup - sold
2003 Yukon XL - wrecked/motor donor
1975 Scout - TBD
1976 Scout - parts truck
1972 IH 1310 dually - TBD
196? Scout 800 - 302 roller
http://www.duracool.com/Duracool/refrigerants.html
derived from propane. more better than 134
put a vintage air or hot rod air kit in it and be done with it.
1976 F-100 Kustom Krawler
1976 F-150 Custom
1964 CJ5
I'd either A) put factory crap back on it, that way if it sucks you can blame it on GM and not from being cheap... or B) do nothing.
I've always gone with B.
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