hi all
i have for sale a rare factory air cond set up for a bay window kombi
i think it is mostly complete - the compressor but you are far better off retro fitting a compressor off a late model car anyway as they are more efficient.
i was going to use this in my subi bus but have decided to try and fit a toyota a/c i got from work.
so its up for sale:thumb
bob
brisbane 4017
0403719759
not sure what they are worth so at this stage make an offer
[ Edited on 24-12-2005 by kombibob ]
waltermitty ·
I want it
Brad ·
$100:>
Volksaddict ·
$150!
Brad ·
hehe $200 since I pulled it apart, cleaned it and never put it back togeather again ....
kombi-troppo ·
I dont know what its worth either but I'd like to buy it. It was 41deg here in Townsville on Sunday and the humidity makes it even more unbearable. I say that I would need it more that most and my wife would agree - I sold our aircond japper to buy a kombi!
I guess you know what it owes you and therefore would have an idea of what would be reasonably fair.
I'm in for a fair price. Your call.
Karl.
MickH ·
kombi-troppo wrote:I dont know what its worth either but I'd like to buy it. It was 41deg here in Townsville on Sunday and the humidity makes it even more unbearable. I say that I would need it more that most and my wife would agree - I sold our aircond japper to buy a kombi!
I guess you know what it owes you and therefore would have an idea of what would be reasonably fair.
I'm in for a fair price. Your call.
Karl.
HeHe....i was driving in that 41:P degree heat in my Kombi with the airconditioner ON....so cool...Get one Karl..worth the effort.
toplessbug ·
auctoin time ---------------$-201:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer
Wag67 ·
$220 and that would realy make summer enjoyable for my poor little 4 month old girl who finds it soooo hot travelling round in the back of the kombi. trying for the sympathy bid.
are they easy to fit and do they suck alot of power from the motor
Bizarre ·
My blind paraplegic brother needs transport every day to visit our cancer ridden parents who have just been evicted from there house and now have to live in a box on the side of the road :cry
Because i have lost my job just before Christmas and my wife has run off with my ex-boss i have no money at all
There fore you should give it to me!!
😁
kombi-troppo ·
Mick H wrote:HeHe....i was driving in that 41:P degree heat in my Kombi with the airconditioner ON....so cool...Get one Karl..worth the effort.
Yeah HI Mick - "I'm trying to get one". If im unable to get this one, I wouldnt park yours out in public if you plan on keeping it, he he!
MickH ·
kombi-troppo wrote:
Mick H wrote:HeHe....i was driving in that 41:P degree heat in my Kombi with the airconditioner ON....so cool...Get one Karl..worth the effort.
Yeah HI Mick - "I'm trying to get one". If im unable to get this one, I wouldnt park yours out in public if you plan on keeping it, he he!
Making something to "work" that doesn't look as good,but remains fairly well hidden isn't as hard as you might think....Will be making a custom type of unit for my buggy in a couple of months when i get rid of a debt so I'll give you a bell when i start..:P Might get 2 cars done?????
kombibob ·
thanks for the inerest everyone.
its up to $500, thanks damo.
i will give it till christmas then highest bidder wins
:vader
Wag67 ·
can you tell me how easily it is to fit and what is involved in it.
thanks
kombibob ·
Wag67 wrote:can you tell me how easily it is to fit and what is involved in it.
thanks
hi Wag67
sorry not sure how easy they are to fit as this one came in boxes in my new bus,prob not that hard if you could see one already fitted or search for info on the net.
phatratpat ·
🤘DUDE do you have any idea how hot it is !!!!
kombibob ·
yep thats why i shaved my head and drive safaries open at 100kph to work and back:thumb
but i think my eyes are starting to dry out!
kombi_kid ·
hey peoples
these arnt hard to fit but like bob has said it is necessary to get a new compressor which costs around $700 the VW mechanic has done a few of these into bus's and if u supply the air con unit he said its around $2200 the fit (including new compressor,condensors,fans etc) the biggest problem with fitting these is finding the pulley that goes behind the fan on type 4 motors most people wouldnt even know these existed and thats the problem!! if anyone is really keen on getting it done U2U me for the number of the VW guy that does these!
but considering the rarity of these units i would expect this one to go for around $750 or so!!
cheers
rhys
MickH ·
a compressor is only around the $250 mark.The units arn't that hard to instal,the biggest drama being (IMHO) the fitting of the compressor/drive.I made a drive for mine from the front of the fan as the rear pulley belts on the "factory" ones are too thin and break regularly,and are a pig to change.Having a Subaru motor instead now sloved that problem:bounce I'll hunt some pictures down and post them of my 2.3 type four with the aicon. compressor.
ltonk ·
Id put it on ebay (even for a 3 day auction) and let the guys have a realy auction. I think that way you would get an honest result.
Best of luck and I hope that you get what you want for it.
kombi_kid ·
mick u would be surprised the orignal way is the best i reacon in the way how shit isnt everywhere in the engine bay
u sent me pics of ur setup but have lost them somewhere anyway im goin suby aswell strangely enough :P:P:P
cheers
rhys
VWMA Editor ·
I've recently bought two bay unit airconditioners, as seen in the picture at the top of the post. I paid considerably less for both than what is being suggested in this post, for the main reason that there is still a lot of work to do to install these units, have them working properly and arrange the plumbing and wiring in such a way so as to not detract from the originality of your bus.
I expect to pay the same again just to have the units checked and working correctly (sparky, aircon specialist, motor trimmer), and then some hours measuring and fitting. Then there is the compressor and I'll revise the under tray cooling tinware for better fit and practicality.
Also, it is advisable for tropic dwellers to fit an external oil cooler if you haven't already got one. Aircon saps a little power from even the best tuned Kombi motor, and will therefore effect performance and cooling.
Although these units are rare, mind your initial purchase price so that you don't over capitilise on something you might not be able to use.
I did put a bid on these units because I still believe that they fit the best for the Kombis (air cooled) and I have another Bay to fit-out, so best of luck to the eventual buyer.
h ·
when i next get a T2, it would have to have a cold wind machine fitted or included in a box
and i'd expect to pay for that overall
as all the factory accessories and hard to find bits would make it obviously more valuable and individual..
hard to find bits that are from the factory that are not made anymore = what someone is willing to pay for em..
so considering how hot it has been lately and forecasted that figure seems to be fair to me without a problem..
if there were an abundance of these units lying around the price would reflect their worth..
gotta love the free market..
go for it bob..
bus356 ·
IMHO they're damn ugly and take up valuable headroom...
11CAB ·
It mounts behind the front seats, so doesnt take up any headroom at all
koolkarmakombi ·
for that $$$ buy an inderdash unit from a wrecker, a compressor from a jap import rollerskate and a welder...
denver ·
don't mean to hijack but I have one of these units but have put off fitting it as mounting the compressor has me confused. if any one has any info could you please send to kalvinpollock@hotmail.com
thanks
bus356 ·
11CAB wrote:It mounts behind the front seats, so doesnt take up any headroom at all
Sorry, meant the actually roof unit that the post is about... they're rare and desireable but I had one and they look tacky and they hang about 6 inches off the roof so you have to duck under it when you walk through. I suppose it would be ok for round town but it's annoying for camping.
madcamper ·
I just recently purcased one of these units, and am about to fit. I have a relative who has a '78 micrbus which already has it installed. I am about to take some pics in the next few weeks of the way in which the hardware is mounted and will be able to post if wanted.
kombibob ·
ltonk wrote:Id put it on ebay (even for a 3 day auction) and let the guys have a realy auction. I think that way you would get an honest result.
Best of luck and I hope that you get what you want for it.
yep good idea
she has gone to ebay
should make it more fair
happy bidding and thanks Item number: 4600050701
[ Edited on 27-12-2005 by kombibob ]
kombibob ·
bus356 wrote:IMHO they're damn ugly and take up valuable headroom...
remind me if your ever selling something on here to bag the shit out of it :vader
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KDFking ·
good luck with the sale kombi bob!!!!!and for BUS356 thats one of the rarest and most usefull accesories for a baywindow kombi...if you have negative things to say about something someone is selling maybe you should keep it to yourself as im sure that the majority of people on this forum dont want to hear it......
[ Edited on 27-12-2005 by KDFking ]
bus356 ·
Apologies mate, didn't mean to bag the sale. It will sell. Just giving my personal experience experience on the matter.
Cheers
h ·
goodluck bob hope the egay angel smiles upon you..
so man where is the link then??
it will be easier to find that way..
cheers h
wow:o
someone must realy want this thing its up to $1101 and still two days to go:jesus
Brad ·
Holly Crap ... I might have to start selling some of mine .....
Stealth ·
Geeze i hope the current bidder is serious $1101!!!!!!!!:o
Good luck
h ·
OMG the winning bid went to $1,551.50..:o
good on ya bob..
hope the foldage turns into a reality man..
:beer:beer:beer is on bob everyone.. hooray! :P
kombibob ·
holly crap:o:o:o
i would have been happy with $500
thats the first time i have used ebay to sell,think i will go down stairs and see what else i have lying around:thumb
toplessbug ·
see you at dubs bob ,,i guess youll be the one with a fistfull of freight buying us all a beer or 2 :beer:beer:beer
kombibob ·
the crownies are on me:beer:P
phatratpat ·
🤪 good grief ! ! !
rifling throu the garage
as we speak 😂
Brad ·
Holly CRAP !!!
Winning bid: AU $1,551.50
helbus ·
I am so glad I am a modifier and avoid the more expensive route of original 🙂
You did good there Kombibob. You have done your sale in a fair way.
winerot ·
i paid $750 for mine so bob you got a good price good on you
kombi kid is right the units are really worth about what i paid then
you need compressor, air filter, hoses, pulley made up then gassed
around about $2000 to install by natrad all up but worth every cent
& for neatness they are designed for the kombi so are a neat fit allround
test run by natrad around the block & the temp dropped down to 11 degrees
plus the fact that the air is coming down rather than up like all other air cons
so the economy is better than a newish one this was stated by natrad installer
surely he would know what he,s talking about(i believe experts before novices)
cool wally in the heat
ive bumped up "my ride 74 bay" in members ride if anyones interested in looking at the air con fitted up