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Offline Scott S

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Adding A/C to a non-A/C van?
« on: April 13, 2019, 06:50:33 AM »
 I was actually considering bidding or making an offer on this van the first time he listed it (the link is a re-list after it failed to meet reserve).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Chevrolet-Other/392275687399

 The only thing that stopped me from getting serious about it is that it has no factory air conditioning. I live in South Carolina where the Summer is brutal. Oppressive heat and humidity. Considering I'd have to have the van shipped, or do a fly and drive, I opted to not bid.
 But I really like the van.

 How hard and expensive is it to add A/C to a non A/C van?
 I know about Vintage Air, but I figure that's at least $1500 and probably that much again to have it installed. What about adding the missing factory components? Just as hard and expensive to install?
 Is adding A/C to a non A/C van just a money pit?
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Re: Adding A/C to a non-A/C van?
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2019, 07:22:48 AM »
 The problem adding it, is many vehicles have a different firewall so cutting and maybe welding is involved. A Vintage air would need to be a big one to cool a van.
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Re: Adding A/C to a non-A/C van?
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2019, 08:04:21 AM »
adding air would be a major pia .   i'd keep looking for a van with a/c .    just my 2cents
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Re: Adding A/C to a non-A/C van?
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2019, 05:56:38 PM »
^^^^ 100% right here.
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Re: Adding A/C to a non-A/C van?
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2019, 03:32:14 AM »
I just read the add,ill bet the motors been cooked(over heated?)going by the repairs its had?id steer clear?
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