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I was reading the Horler Original Sprite and Midget book and he mentions that one option for the Bugeye was a fresh air system for hot climates, that was essentially just a hose and plenum setup that would be used in place of the heater unit. It would take in fresh air, like the heater unit, but it would just let the air go into the plenum and straight to the interior vents. Has anyone ever seen a car that actually has this?

I live in Florida, and wonder if it would be worthwhile to make-up a simple unit like this, just to get some fresh air into the footwells. I had a 1965 Mustang that had big vents in the footwell that let a lot of air in. But, with the Bugeye, it may not be worth rhe effort. Jim
 
For the trip to Wisconsin this month I pulled the heater core out of the box and put the box back together and into the car. Now I have that "fresh air" unit that they are speaking about.
I just connected the two heater hoses and turned the heater valve almost completely off (leave a trickle running thru it).
BillM
 
Good idea, Bill. Wanted to mention that it seems that you get more air flow using the expensive Moss duct rather than dryer hose as most folks run. It would be nice if there was insulated ducting available. I'm thinking there may be and I just don't know where to look.

Kurt.
 
nomad said:
It would be nice if there was insulated ducting available. Kurt.
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Call your a/c guy and see. I know they have large insulated flexible ducting. I can ask at work Monday. My boss owns several large HVAC suppliers.
 
That would be cool! [Literaley!] Have to be 4" ID and not too big OD.

Kurt.
 
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