mk1 - A/C vs. non-A/C HVAC boxes

[jtoomasson at yahoo.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

It appears the list is up again, so I need some content! :)

Does anyone know off-hand how different the mk1 A/C vs. non-A/C HVAC boxes are in size? 

I started work on a custom center console and was kind of shocked how little space there was back there on the A/C setup. My last mk1, a black 80S w/o A/C seemed to have a ton more space. Is it my imagination?

I'm removing the A/C ultimately anyway and I'll have to rip out the box when I paint, but I'd like to know in advance so I can pick one up if I see it in the yards. I'm  probably going to weld-up the rain tray too. (I just hope two batteries worth of 12v cordless juice will be enough to cut a donor!  :)

Thanks (and hope you're not stuck at work on this holiday week like I am!  :)

Jeff