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LarryBible, thanks for your enlightenment. I know there is a lot of knowledge on A/C and can get expensive if taken to a shop. What I am trying to point out is that most DIYers can also do it cheaply and effectively with minimum tools. I have gauges, vacuum pump ( all Harbor Freight stuffs ) to help my conversion. I would not spend $1000 on a A/C, R12 or R134a, as that would equate to the purchase price of the car or a big chunk of it. The other issue is that most shops would not do R12 and the owners are left with little choice, either do it themselves or have the cars converted by the shop for $$$.
I always have good results with conversion in a number of cars, 4 in total including a Volvo 240 and my project MBZs. May be my expectation is lower than yours because I do not expect it to be super cold or maintanence free for the next 10 years. It is like topping up engine oil every 1000 miles for $4 than to fix every minutes leaks or overhaul the engine.
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