[General] A/C Panel Confusion - DMCTalk.com forums

tiger38117 · 11-06-2009, 06:36 PM

I am thoroughly confused about the early vs. late A/C Panels.

My understanding is that the EARLY A/C panel had no white outline around the blue/red markings around the temp control and the Rear Defroster symbol was printed on the front, visible whether the light was on or not. Like this:

My understanding of the LATER A/C panel was having the white outline around the temp markings and a REar Defroster symbol that was only visible when the light is on...with no lights on, there is nothing but blank space at the bottom. Like this:

Here's my confusion: I have been looking at every picture of different cars I can find, and it appears that most of the "early" cars I see have the "later" A/C panel described above, and most of the "later" cars have the "early" one. The "early" picture above is from 16999, currently on Ebay. The "later" picture above is from my car, 1905, which is a VERY original, unmolested car. I have seen several that seem defy the "rule".

Am I confused about which is early and which is late? If not, I am wondering if what we think we know about this is really accurate.

Help?

Scott

Ozzie · 11-06-2009, 07:20 PM

This is the A/C panel that is on my car.
I've been told it's an early VIN panel.

tiger38117 · 11-06-2009, 08:42 PM

OK...so we have three versions. Thanks for that picture.

Scott

jmettee · 11-06-2009, 09:13 PM

My 2075 looks like Ozzie's, but our VINs are very close so that would be expected.

tiger38117 · 11-06-2009, 09:44 PM

And that is the one I want for 1905.

Delorean02378 · 11-06-2009, 10:13 PM

Here's a picture of the A/C Panel on an 83 (15500). I'm so torn right now, I'd really like to have an Ipod connection and some kick ass sound but I'm hesitant to change it from the original. I just don't think I can do it.
Guess I'll just look like an idiot with some earphones in.

Kirk

WelmoedJ · 11-07-2009, 04:03 AM

The first picture in your thread entry looks alike my 2572 (aug 81) and 6513 (nov 81, model 82).

I am told that your second picture's A/C heater switch is for early models (up to what number I am not sure).

Perhaps David can clear that?

Welmoed.

Hollywood2311 · 11-07-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzie

This is the A/C panel that is on my car.
I've been told it's an early VIN panel.

This is what's on 1776:

dhaney · 11-07-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delorean02378

Here's a picture of the A/C Panel on an 83 (15500). I'm so torn right now, I'd really like to have an Ipod connection and some kick ass sound but I'm hesitant to change it from the original. I just don't think I can do it.
Guess I'll just look like an idiot with some earphones in.

Kirk

The panel you have is the same one that came stock on 03254.

I have an extra one like the one in the first posting if anyone wants it for the cost of shipping (a padded envelope and 1st class stamp).

Dan

Patrick C · 11-07-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzie

This is the A/C panel that is on my car.
I've been told it's an early VIN panel.

This is the VERY early A/C Panel. The last car I saw this on was a 900 series VIN.

11-06-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
tiger38117 Normal Guy With Odd Hobbies Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis, TN VIN: 1905 Posts: 215	A/C Panel Confusion I am thoroughly confused about the early vs. late A/C Panels. My understanding is that the EARLY A/C panel had no white outline around the blue/red markings around the temp control and the Rear Defroster symbol was printed on the front, visible whether the light was on or not. Like this: My understanding of the LATER A/C panel was having the white outline around the temp markings and a REar Defroster symbol that was only visible when the light is on...with no lights on, there is nothing but blank space at the bottom. Like this: Here's my confusion: I have been looking at every picture of different cars I can find, and it appears that most of the "early" cars I see have the "later" A/C panel described above, and most of the "later" cars have the "early" one. The "early" picture above is from 16999, currently on Ebay. The "later" picture above is from my car, 1905, which is a VERY original, unmolested car. I have seen several that seem defy the "rule". Am I confused about which is early and which is late? If not, I am wondering if what we think we know about this is really accurate. Help? Scott __________________ VIN 1905, frame number 1380, gas flap, black interior, 5-speed, dark wheels, windshield antenna, perfect door alignment with no door guides

11-06-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
Ozzie Formerly tho323 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Ft. Lauderdale, FL VIN: 2109 My Club: DCF Posts: 2,117 My Albums	Re: A/C Panel Confusion This is the A/C panel that is on my car. I've been told it's an early VIN panel. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ozzie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Personal Blog: DeLorean Ownership & Upkeep -> Oct '09 posting:"Best of" blog postings Florida's home for DeLorean enthusiasts:DeLorean Club of Florida (DCF) site

11-06-2009, 08:42 PM	#3
tiger38117 Normal Guy With Odd Hobbies Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis, TN VIN: 1905 Posts: 215	Re: A/C Panel Confusion OK...so we have three versions. Thanks for that picture. Scott __________________ VIN 1905, frame number 1380, gas flap, black interior, 5-speed, dark wheels, windshield antenna, perfect door alignment with no door guides

11-06-2009, 09:13 PM	#4
jmettee Living the Dream since April 20, 2008 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glen Rock, PA VIN: 2075 My Club: DMCMD, DMA Posts: 1,140 My Albums	Re: A/C Panel Confusion My 2075 looks like Ozzie's, but our VINs are very close so that would be expected. __________________ Justin Mettee VIN 02075, June 1981 Build Treasurer, DeLorean Mid-Atlantic

11-06-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
tiger38117 Normal Guy With Odd Hobbies Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis, TN VIN: 1905 Posts: 215	Re: A/C Panel Confusion And that is the one I want for 1905. __________________ VIN 1905, frame number 1380, gas flap, black interior, 5-speed, dark wheels, windshield antenna, perfect door alignment with no door guides

11-06-2009, 10:13 PM	#6
Delorean02378 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York VIN: 02378, 15500 - Previous 10246, 01924 Posts: 67 My Albums	Re: A/C Panel Confusion Here's a picture of the A/C Panel on an 83 (15500). I'm so torn right now, I'd really like to have an Ipod connection and some kick ass sound but I'm hesitant to change it from the original. I just don't think I can do it. Guess I'll just look like an idiot with some earphones in. Kirk Attached Thumbnails

11-07-2009, 04:03 AM	#7
WelmoedJ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands, Purmerend VIN: #6513 black D My Club: DCN Posts: 362	Re: A/C Panel Confusion The first picture in your thread entry looks alike my 2572 (aug 81) and 6513 (nov 81, model 82). I am told that your second picture's A/C heater switch is for early models (up to what number I am not sure). Perhaps David can clear that? Welmoed. __________________ DCN #261 black VIN 06513 Pontiac TransSport V6 3.8L

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