A while ago I asked if anybody was interested in heated frontscreens; no reactions. I had to order 10, plus tooling cost; aprox 6000 dollars for first 10; so 600 a piece.Next batch probaby 400...But howmany Conestoga's are still around?
I am not one of those newbie classic car drivers that want a classic car with all the tricks and luxury of a Maybach (look at some restorerd/destroyed 55 Nomads for example
with white pimp leather,digital dashboards , elctric everything,22 inch blingbling wheels etc, they were wagons for work and some play for crying out loud..; makes me wanna puke). Mind you I respect that you wanna give your personal touch to a car, and hotrodding is a great tradition the whole worlwide carloving community can thank the America drivers and tuners for, , but if you want a spaceship: buy one... I got carried away, but anyway: I do want and like a fast, safe and driveable classic car. Fogged up screens and/or freezing my ass off was OK when I still drove army vehicles 40 years ago, but now I am too old ant it's unsafe.
Found a firm who can supply a combined heater/cooling system. Consists of an extra radiator, a smart heat exchange gizmo and fans for radiator and interior. No special airco fluid involved etc. Just water/cooling fluid. Plumbing it in is not too complicated and does not spoil the underbonnet/interior appearance. In summer it cools and in winter it heats by the flick of a switch. I am gonna take the Stude up there for advice an will buy the package that they supply for DIY mechanics.Will keep you posted of time/money involved.