Side pipe, no AC
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Roscobbc
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'Hi everyone, just about to buy my first C3 tomorrow but have noticed that it has had the AC removed due to the size exhaust.' (is 'size' a typo - should that mean 'side'?)
Can't specifically say about your car without more detail......but for example my car is a big block - I bought a pair of large tube Hooker headers (no side pipes) from someone who had originally bought them for an A/C equipped car.......reason? good quality headers will have individual header pipes that are all exactly the same length. In order to get these under the hood in the limited space available the 'bends' encroach on space where A/C unit would be on bulkhead. You'll find much the same with various model Yanks an engine combo's where perhaps header selection might exclude options like power steering or even manual transmissions. I
Can't specifically say about your car without more detail......but for example my car is a big block - I bought a pair of large tube Hooker headers (no side pipes) from someone who had originally bought them for an A/C equipped car.......reason? good quality headers will have individual header pipes that are all exactly the same length. In order to get these under the hood in the limited space available the 'bends' encroach on space where A/C unit would be on bulkhead. You'll find much the same with various model Yanks an engine combo's where perhaps header selection might exclude options like power steering or even manual transmissions. I
GCorvette
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Rowcon123
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I do remember him saying that it has been removed for the uprated exhaust on the phone, but will ask about it when I get down, here is the link if anyone wants a look ! 
www.manorcarsolutions.com
1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Check out our previously sold 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 at Manor Cars in Kilby, Leicestershire
www.manorcarsolutions.com
Roscobbc
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Can't speak for SBC's but certainly on mine one of the rear passenger head to collector pipes curves around where the air con housing would be situated. Its even close to the fairly minimalist heater assembly on mine (neccesitating an insulating pad)
teamzr1
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I do remember him saying that it has been removed for the uprated exhaust on the phone, but will ask about it when I get down, here is the link if anyone wants a look !
1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Check out our previously sold 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 at Manor Cars in Kilby, Leicestershire
That sales page says engine was replaced back in 2002 with a racer type engine, looks like high raise intake manifold
Pulley off water pump shows a slot for an A/C compressor belt, but see no brackets for it
See no A/C dryer, or Freon lines
Coolant fan was replaced with 2 electric ones
Needs a wiring cleanup.
No power steering ?
Myself do not like how that left fender and/or hood is out of wack or warped corner
Looks like it was a racer, so I'd be sure engine. tranny, etc is in good working order
Someone needs to decode that VIN #
GCorvette
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How did you get on, did you buy it in the end?
Rowcon123
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Hi everyone, thanks for all your help, I did end up buying it in the end and I love it !!! Drives brilliant, the only problem I have found is that it runs a little hot but I can figure that out no problem.
Thank you everyone for your help and can't wait to put some miles on it
Thank you everyone for your help and can't wait to put some miles on it
Chuffer
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Congratulations and hope you have many miles of fun driving with it and get the hot running sorted .Hi everyone, thanks for all your help, I did end up buying it in the end and I love it !!! Drives brilliant, the only problem I have found is that it runs a little hot but I can figure that out no problem.
Thank you everyone for your help and can't wait to put some miles on it
Where are you located ?
Chuffer
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Centre of York ! Hope you don`t need a boat too for every time the Ouse floods .Will doat the moment, located in the center of York, so traffic is a bit horrendous