Before the advent of AC in cars, many cars used a simple rig that hung on the outside of the door to keep the occupants cool. It consisted of a small water tank with a tiny orfice which let drops of water through. Underneath it was a small fan that was driven by the wind moving around the moving car. The water dripped down into the path of the fan and was vaporised upon hitting it. The cool vapor/air was then ducted into the car. The amount of water that dripped was not enough to soak the inside of the car, as it mostly evaporated before it hit the occupants. Basically the same way those little spray bottles with fans attatched work. I'd Imagine a setup like this would work with a IIA, especially with the cowl vents open. A tropical roof would also be beneficial in circulating more air through the car. Of course you'd have to be moving in order for it to work, unless you had some way of driving the fan. Another thing I've often thought of doing is mounting an aircraft venturi to the front wing and using the vaccum created to run small fans inside the car. This too would only work while the car was moving, but it would be free power so the wimpy 2.25 could devote all its power to moving the truck along.
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"A deep respect for tradition allows vision for liberation from stagnation."
Colin's Toys:
1972 Series III 88"
1997 Discovery XD
1993 RRC (Gone to a better place, goodbye old friend)
1983 Stage 1 109"
2002 Trek 4500
2005 Necky Looksha Sport
2007 Rans Rocket
2007 Honda Ruckus
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