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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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AC delete using American Graffiti box

Hey guys. I deleted my AC system and i got the ac delete box from American Graffiti. Drilling holes and making a hole for the resistor is mandatory. Here is a shot of the work done.

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now i have a question, the rubber pipe that comes from the tail of the blower has to be connected for sure or can i leave unplug? Anyone in here have used this box?

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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

I'm not sure what the point in the rubber tube is really. I always assumed it was a method of moving some air to the blower motor to keep it cool, but I really have no clue.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

i have the same idea. Let's see if anyone from here has used this box before and what has done to it!
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

The rubber tube is to provide airflow to cool the electromotor

I was going to use one of their boxes but after buying one but never receiving anything but lame excuses about how they would be fabbing a new batch blablabla I bought a steel factory one.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

I got this one from Hawksthirdgenparts. Gm doesn't make the steel boxes anymore and used ones are hard to find/pricy for their rusty shape. Been looking for one since the summer. I decided to get this one and it looks good! I found a nice way of solving the problem. Will post some shots tomorrow
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 03:43 AM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

I lucked out twice, I found both of mine right here in the Netherlands. The one on my camaro was in better shape than the one on my TA though (a couple of little dents), I had been looking for them for quite a while and because I couldn't find any that someone wasn't asking 300 Euros for (400-450usd ... from a guy in Germany LOL) I wanted to buy the AG one. That's why I initially forked over the money to buy one. Lucky me, I bought it via ebay.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

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I lucked out twice, I found both of mine right here in the Netherlands. The one on my camaro was in better shape than the one on my TA though (a couple of little dents), I had been looking for them for quite a while and because I couldn't find any that someone wasn't asking 300 Euros for (400-450usd ... from a guy in Germany LOL) I wanted to buy the AG one. That's why I initially forked over the money to buy one. Lucky me, I bought it via ebay.
never noticed ur location how hard is to find american cars in europe? i always wanted a f-body since kid. i used to bug my father to find me one in germany or france. i had to come to canada to get one
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

I went to Homedepot and i got this "wet fitting". its used in circuits outside the house. one side is threaded and the other is flat. the flat side is 1/2 inch Dia. it comes with a plastic nut which i used on the inside. here is the installation.

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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

iv been lucky. the pull a part yard. in my city sells them for $cheap with blower. when i can dig them up. iv picked 4 in the last year. most of them time i pass them on to the guys on this site cheap. $40. going back out in the am to take another look see
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

An alternative would have been to buy a replacement blower motor, they usually don't use that tube, and come with a plug to fill the hole in the housing.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

artic where in wa you at. Which yards you go to. And next time you pick one up let me know. There is a guy locally to me, but he still won't sell for under 100, though he tells me he picks up for 15
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

I check the yards once in a while but always get beat to them.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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i sell them cheap...not looking to rob any body...lol and i pay less then him..hehe.
i have to make something pulling the part and time... karma... its real
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

Originally Posted by articwhiteZ
i sell them cheap...not looking to rob any body...lol and i pay less then him..hehe.
i have to make something pulling the part and time... karma... its real
If you want to do something during your free time, make a website (simple thing) and announce there the stock of air boxes you have. Keep those prices and you gonna make a lot of guys here happy.

I like this box because it is light and has a good finishing coat. Sadly it is pricey and could have a better functional design(connection for the pipe/wider flange to apply the gasket between the box and the firewall). I am happy and let me see if tomorrow i finish the whole swap. Busy with college lately.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Re: AC delete using American Graffiti box

here you have a shot of the box installed

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