[DeTomaso] aftermarket heat-A/C unit

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

If I'd known then what I know now I'd have gone for a front mounted
condenser when I rebuilt my system. Instead I went with the stock concept
but mostly new parts. I replaced everything except what's inside the cabin
heater, the condenser shroud and the condenser fan. I've since come to think
that condenser up front is the way to go. You may want to talk to Roland
Jackel who's exerienced in this conversion. He puts a dual fan equipped
(Mercedes W124) condenser in front of the radiator. The fans come on when
the AC dictates it and when the engine temp rises (regardless of AC need).

Tomas

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of Matt
Sent: den 12 februari 2010 05:15
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] aftermarket heat-A/C unit


There were times in the past when ,even though I live in the NW, it was too
hot to drive the Pantera and it sat.
I don't want that anymore and the trips South to the Fun Rally should be
much more comfortable in the future after I get this un-fun ,been putting it
off work finally done.
Sad to say,I'm adding weight in trade for comfort. Oh well.

1. I'd first like to ask ,has anyone replaced the complete stock heater/A/C
unit in the dash with a more modern aftermarket unit that fits our cars?

Mine looks as if someone clawed a 1"x2" hole at the bottom, for what reason
I have no idea. It could probably be patched but since I plan on installing
all new everything else to get the A/C finally working it should be replaced
one way or another. Hopefully not the same old design I'm removing.
Since I yarded out all the other A/C components when I bought the car 10
years ago I have a clean slate to work with.No hoses,no compressor,no
nothing.
I don't want any possibility of an old component failing anyway if I'm going
to go through all the trouble and expense.
I've never taken off my dash and the heater-A/C system seems like a black
art to me but I'm kind of looking forward to seeing whats back there and
learning new things about the old girl.
I have zero A/C experience but can follow instructions and take directions
well. Me like pictures.

2. I'd like to also know if it would be better to mount the new condensor in
the front ,the right wheel well(?) or the back. Any gains to be had?
Regrets?

So this is my request from you "cool" heads out there for any advice on a
modern, more effecient A/C system.
I really can't imagine there isn't a possible swap out there somewhere,I
just haven't found it yet.
Thanks for any help and I'm sure I'll have more pleas in the near future as
this project plods along :-)

Matt
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