Re: [T3] air conditioning

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 4 May 2001, at 14:13, Hanson,Todd wrote:

> My 1966 six volt A/C does not interfere with access to the steering column,
> fuse box, or turn signal flasher or relay.

The early units must have been a lot different from the later ones. 
The ones I am familiar with cover the underside of the dash all the 
way from the extreme left to the extreme right. I take it yours stops 
at the steering column. That certainly helps that problem a lot.

 
> Yet since my car was delivered new with the unit, I
> believe it is best to maintain it and enjoy it. I use it very sparingly --
> only when cruising at expressway and higher speeds. I use it for a few
> minutes to cool the cabin, then shut it off. I do agree that it may generate
> additional heat and strain on the engine. This may apply somewhat less to me
> personally -- I am teased a lot by other VW owners since I "baby" my car so
> much.

Sounds like you and your type 3 were made for each other. I'm 
glad to hear that both seem to be in good hands. ;-)

> I certainly don't think air-cooled VWs are optimized for the added A/C
> units, but I like to think that mine adds some character to the car (as it
> is an uncommon accessory and generates a lot of comments) and adds some
> comfort to driving.

Nice comment!

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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