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HI, I have a 62 Vette in mint condition. It does not have AC. I am highly experienced at automotive AC installation, just wondered if any of you have experience with the people who advertise add on units, which one is best, has good installation instructions, etc. It has a 327 with Edelbrock intake and 4 Bbl carb, everything else stock. Thanks
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Willwood Engineering
Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems.
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Ron, this seems like an "opinion" query so my experiences were that Vintage Air does an excellent job of customizing to your situation, working with you and providing quality product. On the other hand, I've never used another vendor and
there are plenty ( and cheaper I recall ).
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You're correct, an opinion question. I have heard good things about Vintage Air, don't mind paying more if I get a better product in the end. I understand that the least amount of money isn't always the least expensive in the long run. Also want to get one that looks as good as the car its going into. Thanks for the input.
Ron
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I had a good friend put one ion his 61 Vette, and it work good for him, that was 8 or 9 years ago and I know vintage air has made lite of improvements since then.
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Ron,
The other consideration is how much destruction (modification) of your car is necessary to install the air? If the changes are hidden and/or easily repaired then it will not be a major consideration. However if it requires a lot of cutting and fitting then it takes more time and the next owner might not be as willing to part with a pile of cash. I understand the Vintage Air has considered that in producing their product. I have never used one of their kits but know a few that have. All have given good reviews.
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Thanks Chip, I visited a local dealer, almost no cutting, you remove the existing heater core and everything goes either under the dash or where the existing core was. Replace with new evaporator case with heater core incorporated. Vents copy of original factory air. Looks to me like you could convert it back to original without anyone being the wiser. Just got it home Monday, it is a real head-turner! Trailered it to uupholstery shop, license tag office and Air Conditioning shop today, had about 6 different people stop by to look and a couple tried to buy it. Thanks again for your observation, Ron
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