Re: Howard's 47 Custom project
Posted by HH56 On 2013/8/26 11:57:23
Been thinking about and playing around with AC options so not much real progress to report on the rest of the car since last time. Also realize the whole idea of AC in the car is sacrilege to some -- but I'm spoiled.
Anyway, moving on with AC have mostly decided on a dual evaporator system from Old Air I say mostly because there is always something unforseen that can mess up the best plans. May still decide to build the entire thing from scratch. At the moment I like that OldAir unit because of the size -- and since it is two hurricane single units back to back, has individual blower motors and more cooling capacity for a large car. Also believe it would also be the easiest ready made unit to modify and change the return air direction to bring air from under the seat so as to fit inside a false Packard evaporator case.
Still want some air flow in the front to blow in the face and to that end have been doing some experimenting. The details are not fully fleshed and the entire idea could still be dropped -- but does look like it would be promising. Will be able to get two 1" ducts under the headliner on each side. While not as good as a single 2" duct on each side would be, does deliver a halfway decent air flow. I am trying my best to make things look like it could have been original so didn't want to mess with the contours of the headliner any. I also think I can get all the ducting done in the trunk so no messing with package shelf either. Current plan is two smallish adjustable air vents in front with a single rear outlet centered like Packards original. That should provide decent cooling and avoid any cold necks.
Had rectangular vents on hand to play with in front but believe round might look better -- if I can find some that are not too deep. Vent shape is an up in the air decision along with finish -- woodgrain to match the dash or perhaps some more beige plastic to match the knobs, or a panel covered in fabric to blend with the headliner -- decisions, decisions -- and any ideas gladly accepted.
If I decide to continue on with the front vents, would appreciate those with intact cars giving a second opinion on a couple of things. Have done a mockup and don't see any real problems -- but the car is totally apart so hard to judge and, as I've mentioned before sometimes I miss the obvious.
First question is if the outlets are flush in the headliner, will the sun visors block the air and second question has to do with controls. Had originally planned to go with the Packard under the dash plastic hang-on brackets but there is not really a great spot. Suddenly got the wild idea of maybe incorporating switches with the vents. If they are with the vents, can two knobs located where the small squares are placed in the mockup be easily reached?
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Anyway, moving on with AC have mostly decided on a dual evaporator system from Old Air I say mostly because there is always something unforseen that can mess up the best plans. May still decide to build the entire thing from scratch. At the moment I like that OldAir unit because of the size -- and since it is two hurricane single units back to back, has individual blower motors and more cooling capacity for a large car. Also believe it would also be the easiest ready made unit to modify and change the return air direction to bring air from under the seat so as to fit inside a false Packard evaporator case.
Still want some air flow in the front to blow in the face and to that end have been doing some experimenting. The details are not fully fleshed and the entire idea could still be dropped -- but does look like it would be promising. Will be able to get two 1" ducts under the headliner on each side. While not as good as a single 2" duct on each side would be, does deliver a halfway decent air flow. I am trying my best to make things look like it could have been original so didn't want to mess with the contours of the headliner any. I also think I can get all the ducting done in the trunk so no messing with package shelf either. Current plan is two smallish adjustable air vents in front with a single rear outlet centered like Packards original. That should provide decent cooling and avoid any cold necks.
Had rectangular vents on hand to play with in front but believe round might look better -- if I can find some that are not too deep. Vent shape is an up in the air decision along with finish -- woodgrain to match the dash or perhaps some more beige plastic to match the knobs, or a panel covered in fabric to blend with the headliner -- decisions, decisions -- and any ideas gladly accepted.
If I decide to continue on with the front vents, would appreciate those with intact cars giving a second opinion on a couple of things. Have done a mockup and don't see any real problems -- but the car is totally apart so hard to judge and, as I've mentioned before sometimes I miss the obvious.
First question is if the outlets are flush in the headliner, will the sun visors block the air and second question has to do with controls. Had originally planned to go with the Packard under the dash plastic hang-on brackets but there is not really a great spot. Suddenly got the wild idea of maybe incorporating switches with the vents. If they are with the vents, can two knobs located where the small squares are placed in the mockup be easily reached?
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