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Old 12-25-2008, 10:11 PM   #1
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Question ac delete

ok guys what do i gotta do on my 83 4x4
to get rid of the AC box and maintain my heater core.... im lazy and would like either a screw in or easy weld in plate that i can just buy and put in..
thank you ahead of time for your help!
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Old 12-25-2008, 10:35 PM   #2
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Re: ac delete

why not just put in a non ac box?
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Old 12-25-2008, 11:03 PM   #3
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Re: ac delete

did nit know that ha ha ha
all of em ive done before i just disconnected the ac
but i just kinda want the room opened up.. it intereferes with me cleaning off the mud!
got a refrence to what a non ac box looks like so i can venture down to the junkyard and pull one?
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Old 12-26-2008, 09:43 AM   #4
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Re: ac delete

there is a company that makes a cover for the firewall. They a re called A/Cdelete ( I think). So you can keep your heater
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Old 12-27-2008, 03:54 PM   #5
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Re: ac delete

I want to do the same. What all can I pull off while still keeping the heater/defroster working? Any links to a thread or website with pics?
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Old 12-27-2008, 04:40 PM   #6
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Old 12-27-2008, 07:15 PM   #7
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Re: ac delete

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
300 bucks just to get the annoying box outta my way???
i cant just pull off the main ac area and put some sheet metal there?
crap...
my heart just skipped a little..
sorry thanks for the info though
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Old 12-27-2008, 07:47 PM   #8
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Re: ac delete

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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
300 bucks just to get the annoying box outta my way???
i cant just pull off the main ac area and put some sheet metal there?
crap...
my heart just skipped a little..
sorry thanks for the info though
thats just the complete kit i beleive, so while your there you replace everything. the normal kit is only 169 shipped.
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Old 12-27-2008, 08:54 PM   #9
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Re: ac delete

not to change my thread...
but i can hear my fan motor.. juuust barley going nomatter what setting (besides off)
new motor you think?
might as well get it if im going in there right..
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