Rust Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I own a few of them. Guess it makes sence to start this thread with my favorite daily beater. Its a true frankenwagen, loyale rear crossmeber (original one broke in 2) loyale dashboard (the old one melted due to an ashtray fire) Still has the original motor and trans. It started as a 1986 gl fwd 3speed auto. It leaves oil spots and piles of rust whever it goes, but its still chugging along. Recently added a trailer hitch for hauling even more crap in it on junk hunting adventures. This car is a roach that won't die, indestructable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Heres a front shot of the frankenwagen. Custom cargo roof-basket courtesy of a junked old swing set and bedframe rails. added some 2x4's for hauling a canoe. Need to add some duct tape to save the last piece of door moulding left on rear door. The rest of the body moulding was lost in the wind. Hood and grill were taken out by Bambi's mom 2 yrs ago, added some front end protection for the next battle with wildlife wandering on the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Nice! I would love to have another ea82 wagon like that. I miss my `86. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 My Winter beater 1993 Loyale 5speed 4WD. It's on it's second engine. The first motor blew up because I could't get off the highway quick enough after the water pump went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Had some scrap diamond plate laying around, makes good rust repair. New England winters are not kind to metal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 My 1985 Brat was in service for the last 2 years, but I had to chop it up this past spring. The rear end was completely rusted beyond repair. The whole rear assembly was 1 pot hole away from separating from the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 It was a great truck, but some of it's parts will live on in my new brat. While it looks pretty sound, underneath the frame rails, and all the major bolt on sections for susspension pieces were literally dust. I was lucky to get it home in one piece on it's last voyage. Excellent motor and tranny to live on in my other cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 u selling any parts off that brat i need the left tail light for my 1985:grin: i've been looking for one for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=131307 This is a link for my subaru parts for sale. Need to get some new photos of parts updated soon. Don't want to turn this thread into a classified ad, go to the link above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Picked this one up for my son. Its a 1986 GL 3spd auto fwd a clean example of an early ea82 interior, original floor mats and radio still in the car. This sedan really was owned by a little old lady who just used it to go to the grocery store. I have put about 8,000 miles on it and had about 50,000 when I bought it. Car sat for a couple years before I picked it up, fresh oil and a new battery was all that was required to get it back in service. EA82's may be the readheaded step-child of the subaru family of engines, but they still take a beating and keep on ticking (pun intended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belacane Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 love it! where did you get the SUBAROO sticker? I would love to have one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 love it! where did you get the SUBAROO sticker? I would love to have one of those! GO to a vinyl shop and have your font ready to go. Easy cheesy.... Should be a few bucks at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 My winter beater/wood hauler Loyale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 My son's beater 1986 sedan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Interrior shot of the 1986 sedan, Bone stock. original factory subaru cassette deck and floor mats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 1986 Brat. finally finished fixing the floors, back on the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Interrior of the brat. I added some 83 gl cloth seats, otherwise stock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 1986 did not come w/ jumpseats, but I added them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 My 1979 wagon. I added a VW Wesrtfallia roof rack that was hacked. I also ditched the stock wheels for jackmans, still searching for a factory winch for the pushbar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Dashboard shot of the 1979 wagon, I have the correct radio need to find some time to install it. looking for a CB radio also. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 1979 wagon interrior, 1970's time capsule 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trident Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Nice! I believe I see a few Stealie decals as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Nice cars Rust! I knew you had to of been sitting on something! That 79' wagon is glorious! How rare is that front bumper? Do you know where they came from? Factory? I know where i can buy one but have no idea how much to offer, the one i know of is chrome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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