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Offline SOLICIT

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AC delete kit
« on: June 07, 2011, 12:01:50 AM »
Okay, so doing an AC delete is new biz for me.  I'm looking at the acdelete.com Master Kit.  Is all that necessary, or do you guys recommend piecing it together with used parts?  I've been saying I want to wait until fall, but, the more I think about it, I'd like to get it done before the Indian Uprising show in August.  Having that big honk'n AC unit sitting back there with all the hoses plugged is just plain ugly.
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 12:05:57 AM »
if you aare just deleting it you will need the a/c delete case, as the factory non a/c case is much different size, and the holes in the firewall are different... it wont fit unless you weld and cut on the firewall..... just get the case and you should be good...
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2011, 12:07:33 AM »
Awesome.  Thanks man!
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2011, 08:06:20 AM »
Someone else had mentioned that you might also need the smaller blower wheel when doing this also.  I just removed my AC box, but have not ordered the delete box yet to see if this is true.
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2011, 03:50:25 PM »
i put an ac delete box on my 79 .i had to make a 1" spacer to put  in front of the motor because it hit the bulkhead
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 02:36:42 PM »
Firebird Central has a delete panel that looks a little different than the one from acdelete.com . Has anyone tried that one yet? It is a little sleeker and doesnt have the holes for the tubes going through it. It looks like they go above and below it.
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 02:50:22 PM »
That's interesting.  I'm curious too.  You're right, it does look a lot sleeker.  Here's the link for those interested: http://www.firebirdcentral.com/product_p/htr-568.htm

Anyone used this?  I'm not concerned about factory appearance.  The ultimate goal is to have a very clean engine compartment, without any cutting and very little if any filling as it is a resto-mod.
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2011, 02:56:34 PM »
mine is from ac-delete .com   I used the stock motor and fan with no issues


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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2011, 03:01:58 PM »
Quote from: 4SPEED on June 13, 2011, 02:56:34 PM
mine is from ac-delete .com   I used the stock motor and fan with no issues
4SPEED - Forgive my ignorance, but is that what a factory AC-delete would've looked like?
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Offline kev 190164

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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2011, 03:20:45 PM »
Quote from: jdjdtdmd on June 13, 2011, 02:50:22 PM
That's interesting.  I'm curious too.  You're right, it does look a lot sleeker.  Here's the link for those interested: http://www.firebirdcentral.com/product_p/htr-568.htm

Anyone used this?  I'm not concerned about factory appearance.  The ultimate goal is to have a very clean engine compartment, without any cutting and very little if any filling as it is a resto-mod.
that was the one i fitted needed to make a spacer
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2011, 03:24:13 PM »
this is mine

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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2011, 03:24:50 PM »
Quote from: jdjdtdmd on June 13, 2011, 03:01:58 PM
Quote from: 4SPEED on June 13, 2011, 02:56:34 PM
mine is from ac-delete .com   I used the stock motor and fan with no issues


4SPEED - Forgive my ignorance, but is that what a factory AC-delete would've looked like?

No, that's why you cannot use a factory non a/c boxthey are smaller and more horizontal....
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2011, 03:32:01 PM »
Thanks for all the info.  Extremely helpful.  For you guys who have seen both, which would you prefer, all things considered?
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2011, 03:36:06 PM »
Quote from: jdjdtdmd on June 13, 2011, 03:32:01 PM
Thanks for all the info.  Extremely helpful.  For you guys who have seen both, which would you prefer, all things considered?

Well if you have a/c and trying to delete it, go with the bolt on one, as you aren't going to get any bonus points for swapping for a correct one...... Save you time and money that way
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Re: AC delete kit
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2011, 03:38:53 PM »
i would go with the sleeker one like mine but you would need to do a bit of modding not that hard a job .or go with the other if your not hands on. either one would look better than that big aircon box
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