JOHNNY MILLER Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 How much valve to you lose if any removing original air conditioner that not working. And replacing with new modern air , delete big box on firewall. Matching numbers 72 with 402 bucket tach, power windows. Looking for nice cruising car with working air. and no killing valve. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 What?!? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Not sure what you're asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Changing from original AC to a modern setup probably doesn’t affect the value much as long as it is done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Is it wrong that I knew exactly what Johnny meant the first time I read his post? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Glen said: Is it wrong that I knew exactly what Johnny meant the first time I read his post? I did too Glen, lol. If you want to keep somewhat of a factory appearance, just get the upgrade kit from Original Air Group. It comes in 3 different stages to get just what you want. I got the Stage 3 kit because I needed just about everything. It all fits very good, PLUS I got to keep the factory interior controls. Some of the aftermarket kits wanted to replace the dash controls with an electronic unit, I didn't want that. They also have the factory type compressors if you want that, but I preferred the R134 upgrade, choice is yours though. They were super helpful and the customer service was very good as I progressed with the project. https://www.originalair.com/70-72-monte-carlo-ultimate-engine-compartment-upgrade-kit-134a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 And remember to keep all the old stuff just in case you sell the car you can offer it to the next caretaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, jft69z said: I did too Glen, lol. If you want to keep somewhat of a factory appearance, just get the upgrade kit from Original Air Group. It comes in 3 different stages to get just what you want. I got the Stage 3 kit because I needed just about everything. It all fits very good, PLUS I got to keep the factory interior controls. Some of the aftermarket kits wanted to replace the dash controls with an electronic unit, I didn't want that. They also have the factory type compressors if you want that, but I preferred the R134 upgrade, choice is yours though. They were super helpful and the customer service was very good as I progressed with the project. https://www.originalair.com/70-72-monte-carlo-ultimate-engine-compartment-upgrade-kit-134a now i got it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 No probably helps value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 It depends upon the buyer. If it is someone who wants originality then it would hurt the value to them but if it is someone who does not mind it will not hurt the value. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY MILLER Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 9:24 PM, JOHNNY MILLER said: How much valve to you lose if any removing original air conditioner that not working. And replacing with new modern air , delete big box on firewall. Matching numbers 72 with 402 bucket tach, power windows. Looking for nice cruising car with working air. and no killing valve. thanks Thanks sorry for the confusing question. I don't care for the big box on firewall, but do want to keep factory controls on inside. I'm no good on air so i will get Atlanta restoration do do complete swap out. Thank again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 A modification that can be undone won't hurt any value. Example: Remove the AC system including the underhood evaporator case without cutting or drilling the body and keep the parts in a box won't hurt the value because it can be undone with the original parts. Example. Cut, drill, weld or modify the body in any way that can't be undone OR toss those removed original parts and the car could lose value. Example: The best of both worlds, upgrade the system with new parts without body modifications and keep the original parts and you may INCREASE the value of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikstudie Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 3/30/2021 at 2:37 AM, Glen said: Is it wrong that I knew exactly what Johnny meant the first time I read his post? Yes..J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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