BBerry4430 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Okay, it's obviously far from new. But it's new to me! I've had an 82 and a ratty 86, but this 83 is easily the most solid one I've owned yet. I have a few mechanical bugs to work out, such as a tune up and cleaning the carb, as well as some rust issues that need sorted out (but nothing too terrible), but this single owner Brat was picked up for a mere 900. I'm thrilled. I've named it Johnny #5. If you don't get the reference, you need to brush up on your 80s movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Glad to see #5 is alive, hah! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snofool Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 No disassemble Johnny 5. Unless it's to make him better! Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBerry4430 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Here's Johnny #5 after a lot of clean-up, some paint, rust treatment, and sanding. Johnny 5 is still alive! Of course all I'm doing is hiding a lot of ugly subframe rust, but at least it looks good enough on the outside to keep me motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scole665 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Looking good! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBerry4430 Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Now with some 14" pugs. I painted them white for the rally look. Looks phenomenal. Last update of the exterior for a while, though. Once I get some money saved up I'll start replacing the subframe. Edited August 25, 2013 by BBerry4430 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982gl4 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Looks great well worth saving! If it makes you feel better, it is in way better shape than some of the ones I have started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBerry4430 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks! I really like it - not as much as an 82 that I had for a while. But this is a great car and I'm just happy to have saved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBerry4430 Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Well, the question of whether to keep the 3AT or swap in a manual has been rendered moot. Another 3AT has given up the ghost. Lost 3rd gear. Nursed it home about 20 miles away, though. So no complaints from me. I know the popular thing to do is swap in the 5MT D/R, but the 4MT D/R is considerable easier, right? What all will I need for that, aside from transmission, pedals, interior console? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 you will need a clutch kit, flywheel, and a drive line if i remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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