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Hi guys,
I'm considering buying a tidy original WB Kingswood ute that doesn't have air. If I get it I'd like to fit it with factory air. Has anyone done this to a HQ-WB using a donor car or is it too hard?
I shouldn't have too much trouble with the wiring and mounting of compressor and condensor, but I'm not sure about the rest. It is a 253 and I'm hoping the engine won't have to come out as its in the way of the accumulator and other firewall components. I understand the dash will have to come out. I don't want to go down the path of aftermarket underdash air conditioning.
Any help greatly appreciated!
Rhys
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Providing you get everything it should be easy or even better have the donor car alongside and transfer it over. I am fitting factory a/c to my HQ coupe with hz dash and with the car in pieces its a lot easier. Make sure there are 2 of you when yo |
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you have to remove the left side fender as the fan hits on it when you try to remove the heater box, I removed the 3 bolts that hold the guard to the inside at the rear and the bolts along the top of the guard and pulled it out, but it depends how you fel
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hi rhys
in addition to the above, I'd only add that don't fit a Commodore blower fan to the WB - Although they fit and look like they'd do the job, the vanes are reversed, and the air coming through the dash vents wouldn't cool a flea ... good luck with
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hi rhys
in addition to the above, Id only add that dont fit a Commodore blower fan to the WB - Although they fit and look like theyd do the job, the vanes are reversed, and the air coming through the dash vents wouldnt cool a flea ... good luck with it.
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When you pull everything out of the way on the WB and have the donor car next to it (or a donor firewall which is how i've done it), you'll see the dimples where the holes have to be. There are 3 x dimples over under the heater box that when drilled to ab |
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When you pull everything out of the way on the WB and have the donor car next to it (or a donor firewall which is how ive done it), youll see the dimples where the holes have to be. There are 3 x dimples over under the heater box that when drilled to abou |
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Hi all,
Thanks A LOT for all the useful information, greatly appreciated. It sounds quite do-able with a bit of patience and all the parts required.
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Hi Rhys,
I have a WB Statesman V8 with factory air if your interested in just the air con parts...
Located on the SA/Vic border if thats any help to ya..
Cheers, Luke. 0428837490
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Hi Rhys,
I have a WB Statesman V8 with factory air if your interested in just the air con parts...
Located on the SA/Vic border if that's any help to ya..
Cheers, Luke. 0428837490
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Hi Luke in SA.
Most of the interior a/cond parts from a WB Statesman will not suit the WB commercials.
He is better off using an HJ, HX or HZ as the donor, rather than a WB Statesman. Then, the only unique parts will be the condenser & mounts. All t |
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Hi Dr Terry,
No problems with that plan..
Just incase he is still keen i have 3 HJ-HZ Statesmans still complete with air cons in them.
Anyone else that is interested in Statesman parts is also welcome to give me a call...
Cheers, Luke.
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