I am pleased to report that I was easily able to find a Heater/AC control unit for my 81 Subaru.

 

http://www.car-part.com/index.htm

 

WARNING! The parts come and go quickly as the parts are on Subies (and other makes of cars) destined to be crushed. Here today, Crushed tomorrow.

 

You can sort your choices by geography, year, or cost. Quite cool and useful.

The problem is that they don't regularly update their data, cars that they show may have been crushed months ago.

I was thinking the same thing. They should have an "estimated crush date". I'm in the process of suggesting that to them.

I've suggested that site for a long while now..... and as for your warning..... the other aspect is that i had come to realize... approx 50% of the sites (in my experience) are of the thype of JY that doesn't regularly check their email and their 800 number is the best bet.

 

i'm currently searching for air ride struts for both types of cars

This is how I finally managed to find a gas tank for my 1986 DL HB last year. From Arkansas to Staten Island...god bless the internet.

 

Now I'm hoping they can find me a grille. Mine was stolen by some cursed punks.