From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Gary Hillebrenner
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 10:41
PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Classic
Auto Air Group Purchase
My partner and I are offering the "Perfect
Fit" A/C system from Classic Auto Air for $995 thru July 31st. That is a
$100 discount from the factory pricing. We'll need a minimum of 10 orders for
the discounted pricing.
If you are not familiar with Classic Air check out the systems at www.classicautoair.com
Classic systems are designed specifically for each model and year and is the
only supplier to offer a kit to fit 70 -72. All of the systems utilize the
factory heater controls to control the A/C and Heat functions and the system
has a true dehumidified defrost cycle. There are some other significant
advantages to the Classic system. First is the fact that other vendors only
have one coil under the dash. That coil is split and part is used for cooling
and the rest is for the heater, maybe 2/3's cool and 1/3 heat. The result is
less cooling capacity because there is less surface area to do the heat
transfer. This will be particularly noticeable in a car as big as the Chevelle,
probably wouldn't notice in a 2 seat street rod. Classic uses a separate coil
for each function, like the OEM setups. The higher surface area allows more air
to be cooled to a lower temperature much faster. The result is being able to
cool the inside of a larger car much quicker and handle the cooling chores
better on those 95 degree days. The other issue with the single coil is the
possibility of freezing up the heater, cracking the coil and leaking antifreeze
into the interior. The farther South you go the less need to run higher ratios
of antifreeze as the chance of really cold weather is slim compared to the
North, combine that with a low refrigerant charge and the evaporator will
freeze up, breaking the heater core. Then to add insult to injury, many of the
suitcase's are sealed and can't be serviced. It will have to be sent back to
the factory or just totally replaced if out of warranty. The suitcase that
Classic builds can be disassembled and serviced if need be, for the price of
the O ring that seals the two halves together. Classic uses an extruded nylon
shaft for all of the damper and air doors in the suitcase used to direct the
air flow. Others use plastic doors with a steel wire shaft, these have a
tendency to rust and stick after 5 or 6 years, and because the case is sealed,
they can't be fixed.
Under Dash Unit
Engine
Compartment
The "Perfect Fit" system comes with everything (nuts, bolts, screws,
ducting, dash bezels, firewall block off plates, wire harness, suitcase,
compressor, compressor bracket, evaporator, drier, hoses, even rubber grommets
for the radiator support). One other nice touch is the supplied adapters to
hook up the defroster duct to the suitcase, other suppliers leave that up to
you to figure out. The only thing you supply is the freon, drive belt and crank
pulley.
If your planning on keeping your car for a number of years and really want an
AC system that works better than the factory unit and provides 20 - 30% more
cooling capacity than many of the other vendors, the Classic system is by far
the better choice.
Classic makes kits for all years of Chevelle, Camaro, Nova, Impala, Corvette ,
Tri-Fives and trucks as well as older Mustangs and Mopars. These kits were
designed for non-A/C cars, but are now available for some original A/C cars.
Let me know if your interested. It usually takes about two weeks to put all the
components together and ship and there are some optional items like polished
compressors and driers. Just ask!
