<VV> Re:a couple of questions

[Gary Swiatowy]

The 66 AC would not work well, different air intake design,  but if you have 
to add AC there are several kits available that can be used by companies 
like Vintage Air. Check with street rodder magazines.
Now this is just an opinion, so don't take it 
personally.....................
I am sure Bob went to great lengths to make this car "correct" and original, 
sparing no expense. I do not know what you paid for it, but I am sure it was 
a bunch.
One certain way to significantly devalue your investment would be to modify 
this car.
Adding AC would decrease its value not by hundreds, but most likely by 
thousands.
Adding AC would require modifications that would not lend themselves easily 
to be put back to stock.

It is your car though, so do as you will.
But remember if in a few years you decide to sell it, modifying it would 
mean the sale price would be less than what you paid...............

Just my opinion.

Gary Swiatowy



> From: Roger Atkinson <ilikeoldcars at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: <VV> a couple of questions
> <snip>
> Also, I had originally wanted a A/C car but Bob said A/C wasn't available 
> on the turbo cars due to the turbo configuration.  He showed me another 64 
> Corvair convertible he had that was non turbo and had A/C and it had the 
> coils mounted just over the engine.  He also had a 66 Corvair with factory 
> A/C that had the coils mounted along the back of the engine area - he said 
> 66 was the first year for that configuration.  I assume he is correct 
> ????? He seems to be fairly knowledgable about old cars but was wanting 
> clarification on that.  Is it possible to add a 66 style A/C unit to my 
> Spyder?  He said that anything could be done if you wanted to throw enough 
> money at it but that personally he had never seen one done.
>
> This car has a power top.  Was isstandard, an option or did he add it to 
> this car as an aftermarket deal?  I forgot to ask him - I guess I could 
> call and ask but since I am already on here asking questions.......
>
> Inquiring mind
>
> Roger