Don_Quixpunch Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 So my 81 Brat has factory A/C in it. Dunno if it's functional, but the lines still have pressure. Since I put the 85 Brat radiator in it, there's no room left for a proper coolant reservoir. Add to that, the whole thing seems to be heavy as hell and I never use A/C. So my question is, is factory air in this old of a Subbie special? Should I make a point to keep the system together and pass it on? Or should I just junk the whole thing and be happy for the weight loss? If anybody's thinking I should keep the car original, don't. It's too rusted and beat up, the interior is too thrashed and I'd be silly to even think about a restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 If you are not worried about keeping things original than I would rip it out. Chances are it doesnt work anymore anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) when i was looking for my BRAT, I passed up the non-AC ones an waited it out til one with AC came along.........now with the lift kit on mine is not hooked up at this point. Most people will not really care yes or no on it. But I was one who was ready to wait, and even pay MORE for one with it still intact.... Edited September 18, 2009 by bheinen74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 If anybody's thinking I should keep the car original, don't. It's too rusted and beat up, the interior is too thrashed and I'd be silly to even think about a restoration. With this statement you kinda already answered your own question. Rip it out. It doesnt work anymore anyways guaranteed unless someone decided to fix the A/C recently. You will drop around 50 pounds of deadweight off the nose. Nothing you will feel but it cleans up the bay a good amount and makes working on the motor easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 With this statement you kinda already answered your own question. Rip it out. It doesnt work anymore anyways guaranteed unless someone decided to fix the A/C recently. You will drop around 50 pounds of deadweight off the nose. Nothing you will feel but it cleans up the bay a good amount and makes working on the motor easier. +1 ..I pulled the factory AC out of mine and it definitely makes a cleaner working area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 The factory a/c is certainly nicer than the dealer installed version. If you tear it out, do it neatly and offer it to someone else who'd like to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Yeah - AC parts for Gen 1's are REALLY rare. Don't thrash the stuff when you pull it out as someone will want to shelve that stuff. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVIL_NTT Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Funny, I was just thinking after my trip out to the desert how hard it would be to find and install AC in the wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee2 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Yes please treat that AC with TLC. Someone will want it. Who knows? Maybe it would still work (the factory air in my '82 Brat does--Okay, okay-- did work, perfectly until a few weeks ago-- a wiring issue that I hope to deal with soon). Anyway, it could be a real find for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Quixpunch Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 In that case, can anybody describe any distinguishing characteristics that will help me determine which compressor I have? Apparently, there are two options, and I find no marking that label it as either one. Once I know which I have, I can purchase a belt and know how functional it is before I pull it out. The thing still has pressure, so I wouldn't be overly surprised if it does still work, and I'm sure anybody looking for A/C would be interested in knowing that it does work. That said, perhaps I should announce that I have a gen 1 air conditioning system that I'm willing to part with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVIL_NTT Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 How much do you want for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiac6KSTEAWD Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 If you are going to use this as a daily driver, I would keep the AC, you never know when you might have to use it for yourself because weather turns to hot for you, or if you might carry your grandparent to the doctor or something and want to keep them comfortable while keeping yourself comfy at the same time. Now if you are going to raise it, and use it offroad only, with a bit of daily driver, than I would probly ditch the system. Me personally, I wont buy a car that doesnt have AC. Everything I drive is a daily driver, and I cant/wont deal with heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danrenfroe2016 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 My new 78 Parts Brat has a AC system... If someone wants it, Tell Me, I think everything is there... -Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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