Project C4, 85 Corvette

[Steve85]

I got the AC routing worked out and ended up using the orange and blue routing. Trial fit pics are terrible so I'll get better pics with final install. The fittings are a bit different than most crimp style, I went to 5 shops that crimp lines (mostly hydraulic) and responses were either "we can try but no guarantee" to "they don't fit in out tooling". I had to send a bunch of unused fittings back to Nostalgic AC so I sent the lines I made along with the returns for them to crimp. What I also realized is that a lot of these places sell fittings and hose that will work for AC, you just need to use the correct type of O-ring. So if you're doing custom lines (or no longer available replacements) call around, "Collier" is regional supplier and should be a good source. I should get the lines back Mon/Tues and then hopefully get into final install and charging.

I caught a nice break in my search for a crack free top this weekend which I'm super excited about! They are typically anywhere from $600-$1200 to replace. On the low end, that is basically $hipping your top and having a "blem" acrylic lens installed, to the high end GM authentic units. Picked up one from a 92 model off CL for $270 this weekend. I just need to change some mounting brackets to work with the 92 top, those are cheap pieces though readily available.