does any one have any info on installing an air con system into a 74 super beetle.
are there any aftermarket systems for the beetles?
shayno ·
Aussieveedubbers · Tech Talk
74 beetle aftermarket air con
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/72303/74-beetle-aftermarket-air-con
Bizarre ·
http://www.gilmore-enterprises.net/
sold through AC.net
http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/kwsearch.php
Contacted them - they show a RHD beetle one but they have never made one.
Do a search for a fellow called Napat from Thailand
He has air cond in his.
Good set up. Home made but REAL good
sold through AC.net
http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/kwsearch.php
Contacted them - they show a RHD beetle one but they have never made one.
Do a search for a fellow called Napat from Thailand
He has air cond in his.
Good set up. Home made but REAL good
Rommel ·
My wife asked me the same thing yesterday.....I looked blankly at her and said " don't think so, wind the window down and I'll go faster" I don't think thats the answer she wanted or you too I suppose. Good question, I know my wife would buy me one if they existed.
Rommel ·
She said for that money she will wind the widow down or drive her car. Good lookin' kit though.
Pauld ·
what were they worth?
Rommel ·
$1550 for my superbug, I think that is U.S. dollars though.
Joel ·
its funny nearly every superbeetle convertable sold in the states came out with A/C
never understood that one if its hot put the fking roof down 🤪
back then they used gigantic york compressors that were the same as used in giant cars like LTDs and statemans
they also used them for small cold rooms so its no wonder vw engines struggled with them
heres one on one of the last 1980 cabrios made
ive got A/C in the works on my 74 super but im building out of all modern parts to my own specs
years of working as a fridgy taught me a few things to improve on the orignal system
never understood that one if its hot put the fking roof down 🤪
back then they used gigantic york compressors that were the same as used in giant cars like LTDs and statemans
they also used them for small cold rooms so its no wonder vw engines struggled with them
heres one on one of the last 1980 cabrios made
ive got A/C in the works on my 74 super but im building out of all modern parts to my own specs
years of working as a fridgy taught me a few things to improve on the orignal system
Bizarre ·
The worst part is where they put all the other stuff
On top of the petrol tank in the front
If you ever want to get to your steering coupler - out it all comes!
On top of the petrol tank in the front
If you ever want to get to your steering coupler - out it all comes!
Joel ·
yup and learn to dislocate ur arms to get to #3 & 4 plugs.
original condensors were way to small to fit in behind the front apron
that was the main reason they never worked to well
original condensors were way to small to fit in behind the front apron
that was the main reason they never worked to well
toplessbug ·
i think if you contact mick or rohan at mick motors you will find all the answers ,fairly certain they have an aftermarket system using a small rotary compressor
shayno ·
wow quick response! and some valid info, you guys are allright!
Baja Wes ·
I didn't like any of the kits, so I made my own. There is a big thread on it here;
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=45239&page=1
Having the Mazda V6 helped. I ran the digital climate control unit from the MX6. The refrigerant hoses alone cost me $400.
and MX5 air vents
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=45239&page=1
Having the Mazda V6 helped. I ran the digital climate control unit from the MX6. The refrigerant hoses alone cost me $400.
and MX5 air vents