Ive been lurking here for quite some while, finally decided
to join up. Seems like a great place for old subies. Way back in the day, like
many a young man, I lusted for a Brat but just never could afford one. As time
went on just kinda got over it. The wife recently decided she wants a 2016 Outback for
her commuter, so that old interest got aroused, I did not know just how rare
the Brats had become. I recently came across one fairly local. I was allowed a
new toy/project as long as I got rid of one of my others. I traded even a 1986
chevrolet sprint (how many of you remember those) that was my daily driver, for
the below Brat.

It’s got quite a bit of lower body rust, but nothing of any
major issue that cant be fixed. Runs good when you can keep it running, more
than likely carb related. It does have a factory label under the hood that says
it was modified for high altitude running though I doubt that to be

the only problem.. All glass is intact except for some
lighting lenses, interior is in very decent shape just dirty. It has a few oil
leaks but nothing major. I plan to get it back on the road reliable. Fix the
rust, rebuild the carb if it will take it, do a top end refresh and complete
reseal. Then either try to find the parts to either custom build or transplant a factory AC
system (yeah good luck finding). Living in Central AL, AC is a must have. It did come with the optional
AC kit, but from what I understand that is just the complete wiring part and the dual crank pulley.

Trying to get together some parts to get started. Anyone with
any experience or info into doing a custom AC, the info would be greatly
appreciated.

AC really saps the power, good luck finding all needed parts.

Hey WELCOME, nice Brat, keep us posted on the project, and good luck!!  Cheers, Aaron

Nice thanks for sharing, I noticed this one posted, someone here posted the listing for all to see, glad it's found a good home.

 

 

I will look into what you requested, seeing your pics helps.

Welcome to the Brat club and world of Subaru's.

Thanks guys....not my first build on a forum, I'll try to keep it interesting.

 

 

On the AC...Yeah I guess so.....but I'm used to the AC sapping the power from a 3 cyl 47hp motor. In Central alabama, you either drive them all year if you have AC, or come summer you park them. Those that have never lived in the deep south, cant imagine what they are missing.

 

Ive done a few AC mods in my day where I canabalized entire sytems out of similar sized cars from junk yard finds, and made them fit whatever I wanted. So far, all I have not been able to find brand new is the condensor coil and hoses. The compressor, evaporator, Dryer and expansion valve are all readily available new for about $300. Any condensor coil that would fit the space would work, the interconnecting hoses and such would be the hardest part.

 

Dinky,

thanks for trying to help out on those parts request.

Edited June 28, 201510 yr by mkc1962

Anybody out there got any, or willing to take any pictures of how the AC compressor mounts in these things? I do know that it usually comes with a rather large mounting adapter that also accomodates the alternator....curious what it all looks like from above. Thanks for any help.

Just now saw this I will be going that way today.

 

AC bracket. Weighs about 30 lb.

 

Dryer bracket and crank pulley. The pulley is either a 2 or 3 belt version, middle belt in a 3 belt design is for power steering.

 

 

 

Compressor

 

 

Condensor. There are 2 different types, depending on the way the pipes were routed by the factory. The section in orange I believe is a hack job by a previous owner.

Edited June 29, 201510 yr by dfoyl

 

AC pipes. Note this is a RHD layout, not sure how LHD routes through as your heater/fan is in the middle of the dash while ours is on our passenger side / your driver side.

 

 

Relay system for AC. Note the relay in orange is not stock (added for a light bar). Side on the US passenger side shock tower.

 

Again, all of this was from a RHD car. I haven't included the in-car stuff as hopefully you have it (and it's all different for LHD as your dash layout is completely different than RHD).

DFOYL,

 

thanks for the pictures of the various items especially the bracket. If anyone has some shots of how that bracket actaully mounts that would also be nice.

 

My brat is alredy equipped with the proper crank pulley and has all the electrical stuff in place from the factory.