I just had it converted a couple days ago. They didn't find any leaks, so it only cost me $130! Im still not sure why I waited half the summer to take it in? 
Filling my 62 with R12 (1 Viewer)
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Where did you ever get your hands on R12? R12 was banned internationally years ago. I have to think you wasted your money installing a R12 system, rather a system running R213A which is legal to install. Second, dont get caught working on, servicing your AC, fine is substantial. I have my CFC/HFC dispertion and purchacing ticket. Could easily convert my 60 but like my OBA.
I converted it to R-134a... They removed the R-12. All was legit.
R12 isn't banned; there's a radiator shop here in San Diego that deals it, over the counter, and is legitimately certified to do so. And yeah get caught releasing it into the atmosphere and certs or not there will be some fines.
I know this over a year old. So i apologize in advance. Spiva how much did it run you to convert it over? I've seen the o-ring kit online with the fittings but if the shop will do it all, why bother. Thanks.
It was $130 at a shop near me (just outside Sacramento). It does well most of the time, but if we're above 100 degrees and I've parked in the sun, it can't quite keep up.
You can still get it as long as you've got the right licensing for it. IIRC there's an open-book test you can take that costs $20. I had the link a while back but can't find it now. Only thing is that R12 itself is still spendy. Worth it though IMO. I've got three 14oz DuPont cans that I got from an ex's dad several years ago that I'll use to charge my system once I get all the o-rings changed out and get it all back together. I just hope it all leak checks good before I charge it 
