possible buy, 1966 convertible...ok to add A/C?

[potato124]

Corvair guru's,

So reading several history of the Corvair postings, seems the 1966 was mechanically a good model year. I found one for sale. Interior is not original I think, but overall the body and car looks pretty good. Comments welcome:
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So, given this car would live in Texas, is adding an A/C kit to this from Clark's out of the question? Anyone have experience with that?

[Skrain]

Out of the Question to add A/C? No, not really.
Worth the time and expense? That's YOUR call, actually.

[terribleted]

That one might be a pretty good car. Only a hands on inspection (preferably by someone who knows what to look for) would tell for sure. From the photos I can tell it needs a new top (photo 8 tatters going into the 1/4 glass area) and has received a sloppy repaint along the way (photos 9 and 10 heavy overspray on items in the edges of the trunk and engine compartment). The exterior photos are not close or detailed enough to really see the condition of the paint nor to looks for waves, bubbles, and flaws that would indicate corrosion underneath, but, often a sloppy repaint comes with some sloppy or cheap body work. The seating though not stock might be very nice. The exhaust system is certainly not stock but might be ok....those tips I think might drag going thru dips or rain gutters, they are low and pretty far back as well. Good luck in your search.

[DT-VAIR]

I've read a lot of bad reviews about that place online. I pass it every so often when I'm on a road trip and see some good cars on their lot - but reviews online have made me shy away from looking more. Take a look for yourself - just wanted to give you a heads up on what I've seen. Good luck and definitely take a look in person especially with a vert!That seems like a lot for that car too. And the pictures have snow it them - that's pretty old. Just my 2 cents!

[dagdal1967]

I'm having the Clarks AC kit put on my 64 right now. I decided to go ahead with the Clarks kit after talking to Rusty Rose, the guy who engineered the kit before he sold the plans to Clarks.

There are a number of things you need to think about, as outlined by the Clarks AC Primier (http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... &page=AC-1 )

* Sealing Your Engine Compartment
* De-flashing your Cylinder Heads
* Upgrade to Synthetic Oil
* Check and clean your Oil Cooler
* Remove Lower Shrouds
* Consider aluminum oil pan and valve covers
* Adjust and seal your heater and air vents
* Tint your Windows
* Make sure your doors are snug and sealed.
* Upgradet to an Alternator
* Add a Relay to your AC Switch.

So there is a lot to get done to make sure the car is "ready" for AC. To me, a lot of it is all part of the process of getting a car "up to spec" but to some, this is too much work, especially if it's not going to be a daily driver.

I'll let you know how mine goes.

[Skrain]

$1700.00+ ??? OUCH!
I'll just put the top down...

[dagdal1967]

The price had gone up since I bought mine quite a while back. Just now getting around to putting it in.