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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: johnk on May 07, 2019, 20:45:38

Title: Which AC units were available in 1968
Post by: johnk on May 07, 2019, 20:45:38

I was planning on adding an original AC unit to my 68 280 as I finish up the restoration. Were both the Frigiking and Kuhlmeister units put on the 280’s in that year?

Thanks

John K

Title: Re: Which AC units were available in 1968
Post by: wayne R on May 08, 2019, 12:58:32

John k, Im fairly certain  in 68 Kuhlmeister was used until early 69,
 im only going on Pagodas  over the years for sale.
The Kuhlmeister dash outlet is different to the better Frigiking,
i think if it was my  car i would  fit  the original dash outlet , but use
a more modern compressor,Sanden, etc,  .and better evaporator behind the
dash.  regards.

Title: Re: Which AC units were available in 1968
Post by: johnk on May 09, 2019, 01:49:32

Thank you Wayne. Using the new component with the an original dash component seems to be a good recommendation to me.

So did the frigiking replace the Kuhlmeister unit in 1969?

Thanks
John

Title: Re: Which AC units were available in 1968
Post by: louie2 on May 11, 2019, 23:21:25

I have a 1968 with frigiking from dealer in dallas tx where it has been since 1968

Title: Re: Which AC units were available in 1968
Post by: al_lieffring on May 14, 2019, 16:31:01

The knee bolster pad on the Fridgking was added in 1968 for USA safety regs. It is possible that there were a few left over Kuhlmeisters installed in 68.

Title: Re: Which AC units were available in 1968
Post by: johnk on May 15, 2019, 02:02:57

Thanks everyone.