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60sIron · 07-30-2014, 02:03 AM

Frenchy don't waste your time on the factory unit. I have the same one. Spent a lot of time and some money getting it working as it did when it left the factory. The roof is a big heat sink. The cold air doesn't stand a chance making it to the front. I even blocked off the rear most outlets. It work OK on moderately warm days, but so did rolling down the windows.
Remember the technology is over 40 years old. If I keep my Burb it's getting a vintage air unit. I'll keep the roof unit in as I think they look very cool.
Good luck keep us posted.

07-30-2014, 02:03 AM	#4
60sIron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sebastopol California Posts: 151	Re: Factory AC vs Aftermarket-help me decide Frenchy don't waste your time on the factory unit. I have the same one. Spent a lot of time and some money getting it working as it did when it left the factory. The roof is a big heat sink. The cold air doesn't stand a chance making it to the front. I even blocked off the rear most outlets. It work OK on moderately warm days, but so did rolling down the windows. Remember the technology is over 40 years old. If I keep my Burb it's getting a vintage air unit. I'll keep the roof unit in as I think they look very cool. Good luck keep us posted.