They are still around, using the new freons. You can find them advertised in
the kit car magazine. Cost varies greatly depending on how you want it
configured. From I think about $300 for one that hangs under the dashboard to
$800 for one that mounts in the heater box. Not sure how that would work with
a Spitfire.
>>> "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil> 06/26 8:55 AM >>>
JC Whitney used to offer aftermarket a/c kits. Does anyone know what ever
happened to these, or did they go to the wayside when they switched
refrigerants?
Patrick Bowen
-----Original Message-----
From: Nolan Penney [mailto:npenney@mde.state.md.us]
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 8:58 AM
To: clshore@yahoo.com
Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Air conditioning !
I have seen air conditioning installed in a Spitfire, and it worked well.
Many years ago I took such a Spitfire out for a test ride. Alas, my
mechanical skills were minimal, so I elected to purchase another more
reliable car instead. I really wish I had purchased that Spitfire, as it
was quite unique (unbeknownst to me at the time). It had a leather interior
and I believe 4 wheel disc brakes, as well as that air conditioning. God
only knows what else it had.
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