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How involved of a project is the A/C going to be?


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Hey guys, I've a '73 240Z with a Chevy 350 in it. I'm looking into the vintage air unit now... How much should that run me on a fair price and how involved of a project is this going to be? Any particular resource that would be helpful?

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I'd seriously look at a factory unit before going with a custom setup like Vintage Air. A friend went that route with his '71 510 and it is very extensive with wiring, routing, hoses, etc. let alone the $1500. He's a master at building and wiring cars and it was a project for him. Hope that helps.

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To be perfectly honedt in my own ignorance I didn't even think a factory air unit was even an option given the non-stock engine? Is that really a viable option and if so are there any gotcha's to note about trying to use a factory air unit?

 

Basically if the factory air unit is the way to go, why do so many of the guys on the board use after markets like vintage air?

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If your Z already has air, you can use the chevy compressor and just replace the hoses to hook up to the Datsun system. However, if the car didn't come with air, it's a very big project to add it, and you would have to find a Z with air to be a doner. You might be better off with the Vintage air unit.

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That is cool. I know the car use to have air in it, but it was removed at some point in the life cycle of the car. I think I've decided to go with the Vintage Air unit at this point. There are a couple of dealers here in town to buy from.

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My 1971 240Z had air originally but was all removed some time ago. I am looking at Vintage Air in the near future..Like before another Texas summer goes by.

 

Mike

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