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JW wrote:
Howard, I would think that a separate switch for the AC would be totally acceptable as an add-on item. Knowing how you work for perfection, I can see something nicely done. As requested, I will try and get photos of the ex-Hollingsworth 1941 AC equipped Clipper at Salado in April.
I had no experience with the heater and defroster operation of my 47 Custom here in Central Texas.
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Thanks, John. Unfortunately, I'm familiar with the non experience part on heaters too.
On the AC controls, I was originally planning on them being under the dash but decided after they were done I didn't like the look after all. Since a couple of people confirmed that the switch was in the dash on Clippers and the COOLING knob was real decided on that route. Now need to clear up two spaces in the dash for the AC switch and my extra vent control.
Have already bought a modern push pull switch and reworked it to fit dash and knob. Had to add a separate contact to power the AC clutch but that was easier than I thought it would be. If I decide to combine the heaters will get another of the same and rework it for those items.
Am in the process of figuring out the knobs now. Don't want to change or modify good knobs except as a last resort. Since I would need custom knobs for the vent and combined heater functions anyway, am seriously looking into casting new. Just not quite sure of my skill set and if I could do a decent job with that project using diecast instead of plastic. Thinking out loud, the mold is the issue. Don't think silicone will stand the heat of zinc & lower temp metals don't plate well & sand is too coarse for a good finish without a lot of polishing. Maybe wax and plaster is an option. I can make the sides and top thicker but will probably still need to come up with some kind of homemade centrifugal casting because it is still a long & relatively thin piece to try and just pour.
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