[drewskie68]

hey yall i got a couple questions... 1st of all ive got this ugly luggage rack cuz the original owner of my stang thot it was a nice little addition... but not so much, does anyone know of someone that could help me out with gettin that off an do a good job pluggin up the holes?...2nd, im gettin it painted whenever i get the money and im thinkin either blue with the 2 fat white racing stripes or jet black with the 2 fat metallic grey racing stripes??... an 3rd, does anyone know where i can get my A/C switched over for cheap? cuzz rollin in this texas weather with no air conditioning is no fun... thanks guys

[12second5.0]

A/C and cheap do not go hand in hand.You may save a few dollars trying to find used but you will also not be able to do that overnight. I'd say it's going to cost around $2000 for buying a complete new system plus an install.

[drewskie68]

ugh ballss that blowsss... i dno, i dont think i need a complete new system... i think i jus need to switch the coolant or something? butt i could be wrong

[12second5.0]

Originally Posted by drewskie68

ugh ballss that blowsss... i dno, i dont think i need a complete new system... i think i jus need to switch the coolant or something? butt i could be wrong

Coolant has nothing to do with A/C

[drewskie68]

its coolant or refridgerant or something... im not sure, my stepdad told me about it an he talks fast

[bigred90gt]

Are you talking about converting it from R12 to 134A? I dont think this is an expensive process. Maybe someone who knows a little more can shed some more light on the subject.

As for the holes, I say take it to a body shop and have them fill it when they are going to paint the car.

[CrewChiefLite]

I'd see if you could find a new trunklid in a junkyard, and get it painted when you repaint the rest of the car. It would be cheaper than filling the holes. I'm assuming it's a notch, given the luggage rack. If you paint it blue, maybe go with a darker blue (True Blue (very dark) or Sonic Blue, maybe even Corvette Electron Blue) with silver stripes-that'd be hot.

As for the A/C, if everything works when you turn it on except for the getting cold part, you probably just need a freon charge. If, when you turn it on, the belt squeals or the engine lugs down, your compressor is locked up and you need a new one. If it's case #1, take it to a shop, most A/C reconditioning services are in the $30-$40 range, plus the cost of freon (which is, btw, very expensive right now) If it's parts you need, search ebay, junkyards and websites for used parts.

[12second5.0]

Is this car already equipped with factory A/C? Majority of 68's weren't.Maybe post some underhood pics and dash pics.

[86sleeper]

i have the whole system taken off of my '86 GT if it will solve your problems and you are interested.