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SilverThing 
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I've got a copy of the dealer a/c installation instructions specifically for the Thing. I'll see if I can dig them out and scan them. I plan to install the dealer a/c system into my 73 Thing one of these days. It took buying the parts off of about 3 systems to get what I need for my install. The underdash portions don't seem to hold up all that well. There are significant cracks in all three of the underdash units I have (one can barely be described as a unit - only has one vent, one switch, and the blower motor really).
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notchnem65
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I installed my Gilmore AC kit in my Thing without a lift in my garage also. Took about 10 hours or so. Works great, blows cold, and does not rob too much power. I have the Gilmore kit made for a bug. You do have to remember that you are in an un insulated car that lets the hot air in while you drive still though.
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HALEY STEPHENS
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| I HAVE A VW THING WITH AIR. APPEARS TO BE FACTORY TO ME. JUST PUT IN ON CRAIGLIST-ATLANTA. IT NEEDS A RIGHT FRONT FENDER. TAKE $2,000 FOR IT OR TRADE FOR CHEVY C-10 THAT IS A SOLID TRUCK. 770-548-7921. |
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ernieballbass
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| I installed my Gilmore AC kit in my Thing without a lift in my garage also. Took about 10 hours or so. Works great, blows cold, and does not rob too much power. I have the Gilmore kit made for a bug. You do have to remember that you are in an un insulated car that lets the hot air in while you drive still though. |
Were the hose lengths the same as the bug? What changes were needed to make the bug kit work?
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GI Joe
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Doward1962
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Location: Atlanta
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 4:14 am Post subject: VW Thing AC unit available |
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| Hi, are you interested in buying an AC unit out of a 73 thing? It's stock (or at least as stock as a VW ac unit can be) When I say stock I mean that is was factory installed |
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Semper_Dad
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| HALEY STEPHENS wrote: |
| I HAVE A VW THING WITH AIR. APPEARS TO BE FACTORY TO ME. JUST PUT IN ON CRAIGLIST-ATLANTA. IT NEEDS A RIGHT FRONT FENDER. TAKE $2,000 FOR IT OR TRADE FOR CHEVY C-10 THAT IS A SOLID TRUCK. 770-548-7921. |
You should place the ad in the classifieds, not in the forums. Moderators may move or delete the post.
Good luck with the sale.
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notchnem65
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| I installed my Gilmore AC kit in my Thing without a lift in my garage also. Took about 10 hours or so. Works great, blows cold, and does not rob too much power. I have the Gilmore kit made for a bug. You do have to remember that you are in an un insulated car that lets the hot air in while you drive still though. |
Were the hose lengths the same as the bug? What changes were needed to make the bug kit work? |
Yes the hose lengths worked just fine, mounting the condensor and the under dash unit were a little different than on a bug. Nothing difficult though. Can easily be done in a weekend start to finish.
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