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Do TR6s have air conditioning? I know they have a fan that'll blow air from outside and air from the heater, but do they have air conditioning like we know it today?
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I didn't think they did. I'm having trouble convincing my parents that having no air conditioning won't bother me.
Webb, that's why the top comes down! Tell them that if their Buick, or whatever they drive was a convertible, they wouldn't need A/C either!!
It bugs me to see Miatas driving around in the summer with the hardtop installed and the windows up, just so they can run the A/C!
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It bugs me to see Miatas driving around in the summer with the hardtop installed and the windows up, just so they can run the A/C!
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Webb, that's why the top comes down! Tell them that if their Buick, or whatever they drive was a convertible, they wouldn't need A/C either!!
It bugs me to see Miatas driving around in the summer with the hardtop installed and the windows up, just so they can run the A/C!
Jeff
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Absolutely!! So many people do this, so why even bother to buy a convertible in the first place? I have a 1993 VW Passat wagon that has an air conditioner that has packed up. I haven't bothered to get it fixed yet, in three years of ownership, but run with the sunroof open and windows open in relative comfort. The MGB has no air, but once you are on the move it becomes a non-issue. The same would apply to the TR6. Not having air conditioning will do you no harm in any case, it just makes things a little more comfortable sometimes, that's all.
Webb, that's why the top comes down! Tell them that if their Buick, or whatever they drive was a convertible, they wouldn't need A/C either!!
It bugs me to see Miatas driving around in the summer with the hardtop installed and the windows up, just so they can run the A/C!
Jeff
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Absolutely!! So many people do this, so why even bother to buy a convertible in the first place? I have a 1993 VW Passat wagon that has an air conditioner that has packed up. I haven't bothered to get it fixed yet, in three years of ownership, but run with the sunroof open and windows open in relative comfort. The MGB has no air, but once you are on the move it becomes a non-issue. The same would apply to the TR6. Not having air conditioning will do you no harm in any case, it just makes things a little more comfortable sometimes, that's all.
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Do TR6s have air conditioning? I know they have a fan that'll blow air from outside and air from the heater, but do they have air conditioning like we know it today?
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Do TR6s have air conditioning? I know they have a fan that'll blow air from outside and air from the heater, but do they have air conditioning like we know it today?
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I agree with everything that's been said, and I know that having no aircondition in a convertible sports car isn't really a problem. The trouble is getting my parents to realize that who have the final say in what car I get. They'll come around though...
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Webb, it's not impossible to install A/C on a Triumph. Modern A/C units can be very small to minimize power drain on the engine.
In fact, A/C was a dealer-installed option on late GT6s, for example. I think about A/C often, especially when it's about 90 degrees F (and 375 degrees in the footwell!) outside and I'm sitting still in traffic.
If you really want to install A/C in the TR6, it can be done. I saw that TR6 at Joe's last Saturday, you're probably going to have a lot more stuff you'll want to tackle on that car before the A/C!
You're in a perfect situation to own an LBC, working beside an expert Triumph mechanic. Go for it!
In fact, A/C was a dealer-installed option on late GT6s, for example. I think about A/C often, especially when it's about 90 degrees F (and 375 degrees in the footwell!) outside and I'm sitting still in traffic.
If you really want to install A/C in the TR6, it can be done. I saw that TR6 at Joe's last Saturday, you're probably going to have a lot more stuff you'll want to tackle on that car before the A/C!
You're in a perfect situation to own an LBC, working beside an expert Triumph mechanic. Go for it!
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Believe it or not I have seen what was purported to be a 71 tr6 with FACTORY a/c -This was perhaps 15 years ago in front of a place in Greensboro NC which sold foreign car parts. Thinking I'd seen an automotive "Loch Ness Monster" I asked to see under the hood, etc. - If it wasn't factory somebody did one heck of a job adapting an aftermarket a/c unit to this lbc. The trim aroud the interior controls, which were just above the radio console matched the normal TR6 trim as far as vinyl type, color, grain, and was indistinguishable from the rest of the normal trim as far as uniform age, fading, etc. The control knobs were dead ringers for the stock triumph knobs too
It may have been an add-on unit but I'd surely like to know where it was purchased and who installed it because they were true artists.
None the less, I agree with you guys that putting A/C in a convertible really doesn't make much sense.
It may have been an add-on unit but I'd surely like to know where it was purchased and who installed it because they were true artists.
None the less, I agree with you guys that putting A/C in a convertible really doesn't make much sense.
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Mark,
I plan to get all the major stuff worked out first, if we I do end up buying it, before even thinking about something like AC. Anyone who tackled an AC project before replacing a trailing arm should be taken away by men in coats.
I plan to get all the major stuff worked out first, if we I do end up buying it, before even thinking about something like AC. Anyone who tackled an AC project before replacing a trailing arm should be taken away by men in coats.
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Oh, the car is plenty reliable. It just needs a few things which I can get solved fairly easily. You can see it in my post about "Thinking about buying this TR6"
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Well, thankfully I'm in a better position than you. And looking around and seeing a lot of TR6s that are junk doesn't make yours better. Like I said, I work at a british car shop, and my boss is looking it over today. He has been rebuilding these things for 20 years, so I think he knows what he's talking about. If he says it's a good car, I'm buy it. If he says it's a piece of junk, I won't.
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I'll try to refrain from typing what I was going to say to that.
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It bugs me to see Miatas driving around in the summer with the hardtop installed and the windows up, just so they can run the A/C!
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That's precisely the reason (well, one of them) that I bought a Miata and intend to get a hardtop. Sitting in 95° sunny weather with the top down and pretending it's cool doesn't work with me.
FWIW Webb - I saw a TR6 in Orlando earlier this year with a very nice A/C installation. It was a really nice car too - good all around car, at least you have the option of putting the A/C on if you have it.
It bugs me to see Miatas driving around in the summer with the hardtop installed and the windows up, just so they can run the A/C!
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That's precisely the reason (well, one of them) that I bought a Miata and intend to get a hardtop. Sitting in 95° sunny weather with the top down and pretending it's cool doesn't work with me.
FWIW Webb - I saw a TR6 in Orlando earlier this year with a very nice A/C installation. It was a really nice car too - good all around car, at least you have the option of putting the A/C on if you have it.
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Any ideas on where an AC unit for a 6 can be had?
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That's precisely the reason (well, one of them) that I bought a Miata and intend to get a hardtop. Sitting in 95° sunny weather with the top down and pretending it's cool doesn't work with me.
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Scott, It just bugs me that I even see it on perfect "top down" days here in Michigan. This past weekend was low to mid '70's, partly cloudy, and gorgeous topless weather. I was out in the MG all weekend and saw several hardtop Miatas. Never did see one with the top off.
A couple of "B's" and a TR6 were properly attired though.
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That's precisely the reason (well, one of them) that I bought a Miata and intend to get a hardtop. Sitting in 95° sunny weather with the top down and pretending it's cool doesn't work with me.
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Scott, It just bugs me that I even see it on perfect "top down" days here in Michigan. This past weekend was low to mid '70's, partly cloudy, and gorgeous topless weather. I was out in the MG all weekend and saw several hardtop Miatas. Never did see one with the top off.
A couple of "B's" and a TR6 were properly attired though.
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Webb,
Nothing personal but I think you need a Miata. I think most of the guys on this forum have forgotten more than you know about Truimphs and know full well that they are not cars for kids. Great if you want to have one to learn on but certainly not as your main form of transportation. My collecters car insurance will not allow anyone to drive my TR6 without a minimum of 10 years driving experience. My car is insured for 30 thousand dollars and no regular insurance will touch it. So, you will only be able to get liability, at under 25 rates - very high. So, if you truly are eager to purchase a TR, then get a fixer-upper and tool around, but the sounds of you wanting AC tell me otherwise. Son, stick to a modern car. Nuff said.
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Nothing personal but I think you need a Miata. I think most of the guys on this forum have forgotten more than you know about Truimphs and know full well that they are not cars for kids. Great if you want to have one to learn on but certainly not as your main form of transportation. My collecters car insurance will not allow anyone to drive my TR6 without a minimum of 10 years driving experience. My car is insured for 30 thousand dollars and no regular insurance will touch it. So, you will only be able to get liability, at under 25 rates - very high. So, if you truly are eager to purchase a TR, then get a fixer-upper and tool around, but the sounds of you wanting AC tell me otherwise. Son, stick to a modern car. Nuff said.
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You missed what I said early on. Having no AC doesn't bother me a bit. I could happily drive with the top down even in the hottest whether and just deal with it. Doesn't bother me.
And furthermore I'm sick of everyone saying that I'm basically to young and irresponsible to own a Triumph. That's the biggest load of BS I've ever heard, and it's really starting to get on my nerves. And I don't think you have any idea how much I know about Triumphs. So if you and jeep4x4 want to act like you are so much more competant than me to own a Triumph, go right ahead, but stay the heck out of my posts.
And furthermore I'm sick of everyone saying that I'm basically to young and irresponsible to own a Triumph. That's the biggest load of BS I've ever heard, and it's really starting to get on my nerves. And I don't think you have any idea how much I know about Triumphs. So if you and jeep4x4 want to act like you are so much more competant than me to own a Triumph, go right ahead, but stay the heck out of my posts.
Webb,
Actually, as early as TR4 production, Triumph dealers were installing AC. It was a fairly expensive install, but it was available. When TR6 came around, it actually wasn't that uncommon to have dealer installed ac units. There were also factory installs, as Triumph was known for making a car exactly as a customer wanted -- provided they had cash.
As for finding a TR6 unit, most of these units seized-up a long time ago. They were inefficient and more likely to overheat your car than cool the driver.
Simply go get a VintageAir system. It will cool your woes.
Actually, as early as TR4 production, Triumph dealers were installing AC. It was a fairly expensive install, but it was available. When TR6 came around, it actually wasn't that uncommon to have dealer installed ac units. There were also factory installs, as Triumph was known for making a car exactly as a customer wanted -- provided they had cash.
As for finding a TR6 unit, most of these units seized-up a long time ago. They were inefficient and more likely to overheat your car than cool the driver.
Simply go get a VintageAir system. It will cool your woes.