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03-27-2007, 08:54 AM
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Removing AC from a 1981 T/A
Pics of the firewall is what I want if possible. I want to get rid of the AC on this '81 T'A with a terror Y8/455. Is it feasable to change over to non AC? I just want to get rid of the big box for more room in the engine bay. This thing has 4:11's and is a great ab workout due to all the torque..
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10C 1972 Formula 461 non A/C 08B 1969 GP J/428 non A/C Last edited by greyno3; 03-27-2007 at 09:16 AM. |
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03-27-2007, 12:03 PM
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03-27-2007, 12:04 PM
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03-27-2007, 12:05 PM
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03-27-2007, 12:05 PM
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03-28-2007, 04:38 PM
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130.00 for a small cover plate?
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03-29-2007, 04:24 AM
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Cover the holes yourself with some sheet metal. If you need heat & defrost then buy the Mojave heater made by Flex-a-Lite. Can be bought at Summit or Jegs. It mounts under the dash, has the fan built in. The only thing coming into the firewall is the hoses.
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03-29-2007, 05:25 AM
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THanks for the info.
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03-29-2007, 07:04 AM
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Do you plan on taking it out completely?I did it on my 80 and it took off about 70lbs total.I just cut an alum plate to cover the hole.
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04-01-2007, 03:27 PM
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That's my plan. Not gonna get to it right away though. Maby in the summer. I can fab a plate like you did.
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04-03-2007, 10:58 PM
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I took the ac off my 80 t/a But I made it look stock with all the non ac parts. Its some work and you will need to weld the hole closed and do some recutting but it looks much better than a plate over the hole. I had to take the wheel tub out to get to it but it was more than worth it when done. If you can find a doner car for the parts thats half the battle.
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04-04-2007, 03:16 AM
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The big rectangle shaped hole can be made smooth.......rather than just covering it, for a much cleaner look. There is a slight lip around the hole, you can cut it off or grind it off or work it until its flat. Then weld in a piece of sheet. Its a good bit of work but looks much better if the super clean look is wat your after. Then again, you could flange the edge of the hole then use the panel adhesive from Eastwood......be easier and no chance of warpage like there would be by welding it in.
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"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."- General George Patton "Perpetual peace is a futile dream."-General George Patton "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."-Thomas Jefferson "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security deserves neither and will loose both."-Benjamin Franklin |
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05-10-2007, 10:40 AM
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if your still looking for pics i can take some today from my 1980 400 with all the ac crap taken off! it was one of the easiest things i've done to my car and saves over 150 lbs!
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1980 Trans Am Pro touring build All Detroit speed suspension tubular a arms, mini tubs, 2" lowering springs, solid body bushings, roll bar welded, smoothed firewall, corbeau a4 seats and harness C6 zo6 brakes 6 piston front 4 piston rear hydroboost brake systems 18x9 and 18x12 billet snowflake wheels and bf goodrich kdw2 tires Soon to be: 461 pontiac stroker 550hp with t56 magnum trans and 9" moser rear |
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05-10-2007, 03:33 PM
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Yes I want to remove all the A/C. Pics would be awesome! It's for this '81.
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