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AC for '68 Camaro. Anyone know cost? How hard to find?
Posted on 6/7/14 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 6/7/14 at 1:47 pm
Looking at one semi restored. No AC. Would like to install original AC, but have limited resources here locally. Anybody got a clue how available these are and what it'd cost to install one?
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Posted on 6/7/14 at 1:51 pm to SmackoverHawg
2-45
2 windows down at 45 mph.
Also your a Hog fan, so you don't need AC in your sleeveless shirts and cut off jorts. amirite?
2 windows down at 45 mph.
Also your a Hog fan, so you don't need AC in your sleeveless shirts and cut off jorts. amirite?
Posted on 6/7/14 at 1:52 pm to SmackoverHawg
smack, no help here,,,I used to roll my windows down.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 1:55 pm to Ole Geauxt
I'm a sweating mf'er!! We keep the thermostat on 63 in the house. May be a deal breaker. My first truck didn't have an AC. I don't know how the hell I survived.
We keep the thermostat on 63 in the house. May be a deal breaker. My first truck didn't have an AC. I don't know how the hell I survived.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 1:58 pm to SmackoverHawg
It's will nearly impossible to find any OE parts from the Chevy dealer.
At minumum you will need an AC compressor, drier and evaporator core and new belts. You will have to go with R134 freon, R12 is just about impossible to get.
Parts could run anywhere between $500-800.
There are several websites that are dedicated to restoring vintage cars.
Labor from a good mechanic will probably run about $500. Don't go with some shade tree mechanic, find a good GM mechanic that does work on the side.
Keep us up to date.
At minumum you will need an AC compressor, drier and evaporator core and new belts. You will have to go with R134 freon, R12 is just about impossible to get.
Parts could run anywhere between $500-800.
There are several websites that are dedicated to restoring vintage cars.
Labor from a good mechanic will probably run about $500. Don't go with some shade tree mechanic, find a good GM mechanic that does work on the side.
Keep us up to date.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 2:02 pm to Reubaltaich
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Labor from a good mechanic will probably run about $500. Don't go with some shade tree mechanic, find a good GM mechanic that does work on the side.
That I have. Only guy I'll let touch any of my GM products. Been using him since I was 15.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 2:22 pm to SmackoverHawg
Posted on 6/7/14 at 2:27 pm to SmackoverHawg
I am very selective about whom I let work on our vehicles too. Too much riding on the line.
BTW, what size engine does she have? Automatic or manual trans?
Did your car come from the factory with AC?
Does it have one of those condensors located inside the car under the dash?
BTW, Hemmings website(also they have paper catalogues in the book stores) is a good place to find parts for vintage vehicles.
BTW, what size engine does she have? Automatic or manual trans?
Did your car come from the factory with AC?
Does it have one of those condensors located inside the car under the dash?
BTW, Hemmings website(also they have paper catalogues in the book stores) is a good place to find parts for vintage vehicles.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 2:27 pm to SmackoverHawg
Posted on 6/7/14 at 2:27 pm to VetteGuy
Posted on 6/7/14 at 2:32 pm to hogdaddy
That looks excellent. $1500 for parts and maybe a $1000 for labor.
That looks like the stock version, too.
That looks like the stock version, too.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 2:39 pm to VetteGuy
It uses the stock controls.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 2:42 pm to hogdaddy
Cool.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 3:18 pm to SmackoverHawg
I thought you told aVatiger you were getting a cheville?
But a '68 comaro is awesome
aVa said to email him the specs and info on it you aren't gonna have it appraised by someone
nm, he said email him info if you don't mind
But a '68 comaro is awesome
aVa said to email him the specs and info on it you aren't gonna have it appraised by someone
nm, he said email him info if you don't mind
Posted on 6/7/14 at 3:38 pm to Pepperidge
Well, I don't know, Pep.
Labor is gonna be stout to do all that.
I was thinking $2500 for everything. Figuring about 10 hours or so.
Labor is gonna be stout to do all that.
I was thinking $2500 for everything. Figuring about 10 hours or so.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 3:41 pm to VetteGuy
Didn't know you figured labor into the $2500...
Posted on 6/7/14 at 5:30 pm to TeamWillow
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I thought you told aVatiger you were getting a cheville? But a '68 comaro is awesome aVa said to email him the specs and info on it you aren't gonna have it appraised by someone
Will do. Gonna go look at it tomorrow up close and drive it. Friend of a friend has it. Taking my mechanic w me too.
Chevelle fell through.Guy was asking waaaaaay too much for what he had. Added the doctor markup. Still looking for one. That's what my youngest daughter wants to drive when she turns 16. Has me a pic of a black 68 chevelle ss convertible.
Posted on 6/7/14 at 5:37 pm to SmackoverHawg
put aftermarket w factory style controls.
to go stock you will have to cut s huge hole in firewall.
This is my buddys 69
to go stock you will have to cut s huge hole in firewall.
This is my buddys 69
This post was edited on 6/7/14 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 6/7/14 at 5:38 pm to greasemonkey
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put aftermarket w factory style controls. to go stock you will have to cut s huge hole in firewall.
Thanks.
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