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Old 06-10-2015, 05:53 PM   #1
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I've lost the phone number of the guy in Houston that sells A/C kits for Model A's. I thought there was a recent thread about him, but search was unable to find it.
Any help with his phone number and name would be appreciated.
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Old 06-10-2015, 06:43 PM   #2
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Here you go. http://www.kendavismodela.com/AirConditioners.html

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Old 06-10-2015, 08:25 PM   #3
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Perfect Bob, THANKS! I have a clutch problem on the compressor, might have to replace the whole thing....
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Old 06-10-2015, 10:21 PM   #4
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Here is another method;
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Old 06-10-2015, 10:41 PM   #5
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When the time comes for me I want to look into those late 30's canisters that hang on the side of the door for A/C.
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When the time comes for me I want to look into those late 30's canisters that hang on the side of the door for A/C.
Swamp coolers.
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http://www.vintageford.com/sect_search.cfm?Line=Model A&Category=Air Conditioning
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Old 06-11-2015, 10:42 AM   #8
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Roll down the dang side windows, that's why Henry put them there.
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Old 06-11-2015, 03:50 PM   #9
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Roll down the dang side windows, that's why Henry put them there.
But, But, But - - I don't have any windows!
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Old 06-12-2015, 12:16 PM   #10
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I don't have any windows!

then you already have a/c !
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Old 06-12-2015, 02:33 PM   #11
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A/C on a Model A with the windows down stands for:

A lways
C irculating
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For me...2 by 50

Two windows down, drive 50 mph.

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Old 06-12-2015, 04:32 PM   #13
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And if you want "Max Air", open the windshield all the way!
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Opening up windows doesn't always mean instant a/c. Here in south Texas, all windows down means Hells fiery gaseous heat is gonna be cooking you faster.
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For me...2 by 50

Two windows down, drive 50 mph.

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For me it's 4 - 40, the extra windows mean I can go slower.
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Old 06-12-2015, 10:37 PM   #16
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Opening up windows doesn't always mean instant a/c. Here in south Texas, all windows down means Hells fiery gaseous heat is gonna be cooking you faster.
But at least you get a breeze, perception...is everything.
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Old 06-13-2015, 08:13 AM   #17
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Opening up windows doesn't always mean instant a/c. Here in south Texas, all windows down means Hells fiery gaseous heat is gonna be cooking you faster.

I understand that. Living here in PA, though, where it's only going to be 91 today, I can be elitist and think that Model A and Air Conditioning are not 4 words that should be linked together. When linked, what my ears hear are "street rod". Don't post it near me on the HAMB either. Real hot rods don't have AC.

Seriously, though, if you don't have a million point show car, good luck.
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Old 06-13-2015, 08:40 AM   #18
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In texas when its 100 degrees outside, in may, with 94% humidity. It then turns into 135 degrees inside the car. When model a's were built they didnt have the traffic of today. If you live in the country and can keep a consistent pace while driving its not bad without a/c. But i the city stopping every 100 yards, dealing with traffic the inside of the car is downright miserable. Ive had my car with 3 layers on insulation, and a heat shield and you cant help but get sopping wet with sweat. So yes i installed one of kens a/c units 3 years ago. And even on the hottest of days (112 degrees) ive still never broken a sweat inside the car.
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IMO do what you need to do to enjoy your driver Model A. I liked to drive in fresh snow before the salt trucks got out. It's cool to put fresh tracks in the snow and being able to travel up hills when no one else could move. Think Snow when it's so hot :-)
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Love my unit from Ken Davis. Driving in the summer use to be miserable, but now I can actually enjoy my Model A during the hot 6 months of summer here.
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