Re: Howard's 47 Custom project

Posted by HH56 On 2014/2/13 10:57:34

The Weather Conditioner must be the original unit with the heater core also mounted inside. I'd like to see one of those myself to see how the heater air flow was handled.

I believe Joe's original case that was used as the template for the repro copy only contained the AC coil. That takes air in from the bottom, thru the coil and out the top. His repro labels are different and say Packard Air Conditioner.

In adapting the modern unit to fit inside the enclosure, decided to totally revise my earlier package. Believe it is turning out nicely and is certainly much cleaner. Will have a photo or two to show later for those interested.

Am now trying to decide how the case will be removed to gain access to the modern unit. Not much should need service inside except the blower motor. With the air flow diversion plenum that was made to accommodate my front ducts, it will be somewhat hidden and below the opening.

Right now the case lifts off. If I keep it that way the entire unit would need to rotate out of position so it could slide up. Using hoses containing a little extra length, that would not be hard to do. From what I can see in photos, it appears Packard used hard lines. If I go that way, the cover will have to be modified and a fastening method devised so it can slide straight back. Decisions, decisions. Anyone have thoughts on the way it should go?