Body General body information and techniques for restoration, repairs, and modifications.

A/C delete controls

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:35 AM
  #1  
Chris5k's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Tampa Florida
Car: 85 Berlinetta F41
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH700
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
A/C delete controls

I removed the a/c from my car and installed an a/c delete box.. but my controls inside still have the option for a/c.... how hard is it to install controls from a car that never had a/c? all the vacuum lines the same? cable length.. please help me out guys, would like to get rid of my controls promising something to passengers that isnt there LOL.. specially when its raining hahaha
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:20 PM
  #2  
GarageToys's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 49
From: Naperville, IL
Car: 89 Iroc Hardtop
Engine: LB9 w/G92 Pkg
Transmission: T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt, 3.45
The A/C cars had vaccum-operated controls, while the non-A/C cars had cable-operated controls.

The easiest way is just to change the faceplate and leave everything under the dash alone.
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 10:48 PM
  #3  
Chris5k's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Tampa Florida
Car: 85 Berlinetta F41
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH700
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
How much would a faceplate cost? and where can you get one?
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:15 AM
  #4  
PhAnToMs's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 720
Likes: 0
From: you aint stealing my car..
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: Auto w/ shift kit
junkyard
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 01:03 AM
  #5  
Chris5k's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Tampa Florida
Car: 85 Berlinetta F41
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH700
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
Dang thats gonna be tough lol, havent found one w/o ac here in fl yet...
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:45 AM
  #6  
Dizturbed One's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 992
Likes: 1
From: Sacramento, California
Car: 92 RS
Engine: a slow one
Transmission: a crunchy one
Axle/Gears: a whiny one
Originally posted by Chris5k
Dang thats gonna be tough lol, havent found one w/o ac here in fl yet...
GOOD LUCK

Same situation out here in California. Luckily I don't have to deal with that for another year or two.

I'm leaving the A/C in until I swap out the 3.1 for a 5.7
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:10 PM
  #7  
LT1guy's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,259
Likes: 0
From: Woodstock, GA
Car: 1987 Trans Am
The panel wouldn't necessarily have to be from an F-body, Idon't believe...they are basically the same part in lots of GM cars and trucks. Check S10s or Cavaliers about the same year, they are more common without air, even in the South.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:33 PM
  #8  
Chris5k's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Tampa Florida
Car: 85 Berlinetta F41
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH700
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
Good Idea, thanks for the tip
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
buckshot63
Camaros for Sale
0
Sep 10, 2015 09:15 AM
Silver Spear
South East Region
0
Sep 8, 2015 12:06 PM
Silver Spear
South East Region
0
Sep 8, 2015 11:59 AM
85Special
DIY PROM
1
Sep 3, 2015 04:21 PM
mantaguy
Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
2
Sep 2, 2015 10:42 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:53 AM.