[Roadsters] Air Conditioning

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

There was a fellow, also named Stan, most recently from Cicero, Indiana, who 
put A/C into his 1970 2000 when he lived in Texas.  Unfortunately, those of 
us in the IN-IL-WS area who know him lost track of him, and his former 
E-mail address (stan at indy.net) no longer works.  You lose some of the 
already limited luggage space, because some of the equipment goes into the 
trunk.

Seat warmers will draw a lot of what is already a small electrical supply, 
so you should consider an alternator upgrade.  But then, you've got to watch 
the wiring.

Buy yourself a nice Miata.  It doesn't have the cache of a Datsun Roadster, 
but it has A/C and I presume heated seats are available, so you wife will be 
happier.  Or consider an upgrade from Wife 1.0 to Girlfriend 1.1.  Might be 
cheaper.

(I already have my helmet on and the shields up, guys.)

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stan Wilkins" <ragtopman1601 at hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 10:45 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Air Conditioning


> Now don't hate on me for this question; it comes because I really like my 
> wife and she'll be more likely to make long journeys in the roadster if it 
> has more creature comforts. Personally the wind in my face is enough for 
> me but she's not quite as enthused.  I intend to put in seat warmers 
> during the upholstery phase which will increase the comfort during early 
> spring and fall driving.  If I could install air conditioning it would be 
> a big plus for the Arizona summers.  Anyone ever attempted this?  I'm a 
> LONG way from any of this but since attending the meet in Williams 
> Saturday I'm ready to start the planning process.  My car is basically 
> sound but needs everything.  I figure that if I'm taking it apart to 
> re-build it I may as well make it as comfortable as possible.  Thanks for 
> any help.
>
> DatStan
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