Air Con in a classic car, is there a solution ?

[Martyn-123]

Just curious,


My Marcos is bearable but not very comfortable in really hot weather around town and on motorways a little noisy with the windows down so wondering about air con.

I have done a search on this forum but did not find anything relevant.

Has anybody done any research on fitting a air con unit that actually works in their Classic car using either a after market kit sold by the usual kit car suppliers or removed one from a eurobox and squeezed it in their car, what do TVR use ?

Not looking to spend a fortune but if there is a easy option then well worth considering,


Martyn....

[Martyn-123]

Hi,


Thanks for the replies, i have already doubled up on the Dynamat which does help a lot as originally i was running the car without interior and the transmission tunnel is now a lot cooler but with a 5.0V8 (Rover) just inches away from you and a large sloping windscreen the cabin just gets so hot in the afternoon sun, not a problem on shady days and cool summer evenings but as the car is laid up in the winter i just want to get the most out of it during the summer months.

As for manning up, getting out of a car with a soaking sweaty shirt is not really a look i try to go for,


Martyn
P..S a couple of photo's for those who may be interested.

[Martyn-123]

Thank you,

The full story of the restoration is on my blog www.marcosmantula.com


Martyn.

[Martyn-123]

Hoonigan,

Thanks for the link, i am on s steep learning curve re Aircon systems.

I do not need any heat just cool air which i think is the option you went for.

Could you tell me what extra parts you needed in addition to the unit you purchased,


Regards,


Martyn.