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Re: Air conditioning !

To: Ken C <sdspitfire@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: Air conditioning !
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 14:58:34 -0700
Go to your local BUG shop and get VW heater tubing.  It comes in either 
aluminum or paper (with wire coil for stiffening).  Very
inexpensive too.

Joe

Ken C wrote:
> 
> OK, just got back from Home Depot. They sell 3" dia. aluminium flex tubing,
> normally used for dryer venting. It's about $6 for a piece that starts out
> at about 2' and extends to 8', it's just perfect. I checked it out on the
> Spit, and it fits nicely from next to the radiator all the way back to the
> footwell area of the firewall, on both sides.
> 
> I'm a little hesitant about cutting 3" holes in the firewall, but as long as
> I'm not going for the concours look...
> 
> Next, need to find a grill for either end. Shoulda looked at the dryer vent
> stuff. This could work rather well !!
> 
> Ken C

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