Me and the Rubber Ducky... And the beer seals the deal

 

So here is another idea or 2. I designed (but haven't built) for my 86.5 a simple analog replacement hvac control (cosmetic details TBD): I shelved the project when I found some minimum quantity requirements for a couple of the parts.




Some time later (a long time later), I looked at my F350 HVAC control (image from eBay). The interesting thing about this control is it uses vacuum to directly operate the diaphragms, no electric solenoids :




Then I googled "porsche climate control" to see if I could find the EL unit the OP posted a pic of, no joy, but I did find that the Porsche Boxster used a control a lot like the F350's, which led me to google "behr climate control" and paydirt- that faceplate design is used in a lot of vehicles, so maybe with different ***** it might fit in pretty well in a 928. They are cheap on eBay (I bought 1 for $15 to play with. And still playing with it...)

If that design floats your boat, I would say "have at it"! Pretty easy to find, and they more or less fit! Will take some work...

 

So this unit pictured above has the same plug in connector as are cars?

 

I wish...

 

Well thats the problem, getting a unit that would fit never has been the issue.

 

Ah so, let me expand: there are two issues, first, reverse-engineering the Ford (or whatever) vacuum connections. That's really pretty simple, and you can use the Ford vacuum harness and plug and adapt it to the 928 lines. Shouldn't be too hard The blower switch and temp control shouldn't present much of a problem , but then the electrical switching that is in parallel with the vacuum control (i.e., the same **** controls both) needs to be figured out . Obviously, I have done none of this. Just too lazy. If I ever return to the project it will be to use someone else's ideas, or go back to my original design, if I want to throw a few bucks away.

But I am going to fool (word chosen carefully) with that EL setup you posted. (Obviously Euro, and since a pretty good image search didn't turn it up, a one-off or very limited aftermarket.) Can't be that bright though, needs a filter...

 

Ok Gentleman

I'm having these made up, if anyone would like one the cost is $60. You can have one made in either grey or blue.

This is what the cost is with shipping, I'm not making anything personally on these, just wanted to offer them up for anyone interested.

I'll be placing the order by monday.

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The blue version looks pretty exciting.

Any installed pics?

 

No Randy those are actual prototype pics from the manufacturer, I wont have one in hand till the order comes in.

I supplied the exact measurements, so the fitment should be spot on.

Thx

 

Nice going! Bet it will look fine installed.

 

I believe so...The pic with light on behind it shows what it will look like lit up at night. Im looking forward to it.

 

I'm in. PM sent

 

Sounds good...Pm replied.

Thx

 

I'm in for a gray one, PM sent

 

Gotcha down Kevin.

Thx