At my last job I really enjoyed custom work. An old customer found me and asked if I would do a side job I jumped on it. Figured a few nights after work and I would be done.
Then the problems began.
Having a tough time finding parts. When I do find them the price is sky high.
Finally got most of what I need.
Then the extreme temps hit. 110-120+ for weeks now. Too hot to work outside on it. By the time it cools off I have to get ready for bed.
The condenser was a bear to find. I did not want to put one that's too small in the car. I found a big one and one I thought was too small so I got the big one. It's a big car so it needs all the condenser I can fit in it.
Can't blame the owner but he does not want anything cut or holes drilled.
I think I had the radiator/ condenser setup in and out 15x!
The condenser mounts to the radiator so I made brackets. The guy decided to have me put a new radiator in it while I had it apart. My brackets don't fit the new radiator! It's off just enough. Back to making new brackets.
There is no room to mount the receiver drier up front like he wants. At least nothing I was happy with. I tried for days trying to mount it. It's just too close and may rub a hole in that new condenser.
I don't need that kind of a comeback.
Can't drill holes in the inner fenders ( understandable) to mount it there. I ended up putting it on the side of the compressor its self for now as there are extra unused holes there. The other lines and hoses in that area will cover it. Plus with it there I can use the port on it for my combination charge port/ high pressure cut out switch.
I have become frustrated and have completely lost interest in the job. I must finish it though.
I have come to the realization that I just don't have time to do this kind of side job and work my day job.
Then the problems began.
Having a tough time finding parts. When I do find them the price is sky high.
Finally got most of what I need.
Then the extreme temps hit. 110-120+ for weeks now. Too hot to work outside on it. By the time it cools off I have to get ready for bed.
The condenser was a bear to find. I did not want to put one that's too small in the car. I found a big one and one I thought was too small so I got the big one. It's a big car so it needs all the condenser I can fit in it.
Can't blame the owner but he does not want anything cut or holes drilled.
I think I had the radiator/ condenser setup in and out 15x!
The condenser mounts to the radiator so I made brackets. The guy decided to have me put a new radiator in it while I had it apart. My brackets don't fit the new radiator! It's off just enough. Back to making new brackets.
There is no room to mount the receiver drier up front like he wants. At least nothing I was happy with. I tried for days trying to mount it. It's just too close and may rub a hole in that new condenser.
I don't need that kind of a comeback.
Can't drill holes in the inner fenders ( understandable) to mount it there. I ended up putting it on the side of the compressor its self for now as there are extra unused holes there. The other lines and hoses in that area will cover it. Plus with it there I can use the port on it for my combination charge port/ high pressure cut out switch.
I have become frustrated and have completely lost interest in the job. I must finish it though.
I have come to the realization that I just don't have time to do this kind of side job and work my day job.