Finally got the A/C recharged yesterday afternoon. My buddy came over with his vacuum pump and gauges and we got it done in a half hour or so. Nothing like having A/C in a car without windows and a vent system that only exits via three tiny vents in the center of the dash or the defroster. Very primitive and not exactly useful but it does function once again. Drove the old beast to crossfit this morning for the daily workout and got to park her in front of the gym owner's Porsche. The Viper is older than most of the people that work out there. (except the owner - he's in his 50's)