djcommie Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'm glad that stuff got there in one piece, I was concerned that it that stuff made it 35 years untouched only to be damaged by a careless shipper. Like I said, I'll keep you updated on what I do with my A/C setup to get it working, maybe I can order a second set of A/C hoses when I get mine made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Just refreshed a set of original rear bucket seat, seat belts. Refreshed and installed: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Things left to do: 1. BRAT side sticker 2. Take it to my interior guy, have him fix the Headliner, and Shift Boot. (The head liner didn't hold 100% and needs to be fixed in 1 spot. The Shift Boot doesn't stay put in the floor. Need to have that addressed.) 3. Either put ERA-specific Air Conditioning or Brand New Aftermarket Air Conditioning. (Maybe Restomodair.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Re-adjusted the tow hitch last night. Needed to space it out and angle it down slightly so it wouldn't come into contact with the tail gate (when the gate was dropped). Cleaned up the nuts and bolts, and customized a piece of flat unistrut to space out the distance. Works perfectly. I've got a call into my upholstery guy, who will be fixing the headliner, and shift boot. Things left to do: 1. BRAT side sticker 2. Take it to my interior guy, have him fix the Headliner, and Shift Boot. 3. Either put ERA-specific Air Conditioning or Brand New Aftermarket Air Conditioning. (Maybe Restomodair.com) 4. Repair steering wheel, Wrap steering wheel with Black perforated leather wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcommie Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I used 3M Super 77 spray adhesive to hold my shift boots in the floor, it worked great and isn't so strong that I couldn't remove them with some acetone on a q-tip. edit: the original AC stuff I sent you has everything to go to the little vents on the ends of the dash and lets you do hot defrost with the A/C, something one of those under-dash evaporators wouldn't ever do. Edited November 11, 2014 by djcommie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I used 3M Super 77 spray adhesive to hold my shift boots in the floor, it worked great and isn't so strong that I couldn't remove them with some acetone on a q-tip. edit: the original AC stuff I sent you has everything to go to the little vents on the ends of the dash and lets you do hot defrost with the A/C, something one of those under-dash evaporators wouldn't ever do. Where specifically did you put the glue? The boot has a small lip that slips under the hole on the transmission tunnel. Did you put glue on the top of the lip of the rubber boot? Or did you let the boot only sit on top of the transmission tunnel and put glue on the underside of the boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcommie Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Top and bottom actually, heating up the boots made the glue set faster as well as kept them from pulling out of the metal floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherGL10guy Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 this is an amazing trip! nice brat, nice work and thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Very nice cache ya got there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 this is an amazing trip! nice brat, nice work and thanks for sharing! Very nice cache ya got there! Thanks guys. It's been a lot of fun so far. I'm always on the look out for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Now you have to find a set of rear seat belt covers or get some made since they're near impossible to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Now you have to find a set of rear seat belt covers or get some made since they're near impossible to find. Seat belt covers? Oh why did you have to inform me of such a thing. Now I'm going to spend hours looking into that. To save me some time, could you elaborate, show me original documents or photos that show what you are talking about? (so I can try to get a set lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Took forever to find a picture of them but here they are http://www.lotnut.com/app/item.html?guid=be1baf5d-1f98-47f5-bec2-250aacc61e26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Took forever to find a picture of them but here they are http://www.lotnut.com/app/item.html?guid=be1baf5d-1f98-47f5-bec2-250aacc61e26 Ah, thanks for the photo. I'm sure I've actually seen that before (now that I see it). Good luck finding a pair, let alone a pair in nice shape. I bet I could have my upholstery guy whip up a couple sets. Do you think there would be any interest? Maybe $25-30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I think there would be since not everyone runs with a canopy on all year. Once water gets in the belt retractors they start rusting away and won't work right. I know I would be interested in a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yeah, I still haven't put my seat belts in just for that reason, and I still need one of the pieces the slips into the buckle. I never knew such a thing existed! My wife's best friend sews (has a nice machine), bet she could whip me up something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr On the way back from getting my tires rotated, caught up with my friend in his Raptor, had to take a comparison pic.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 I've got a surprise in store for everyone. Stand by over the next week or so. Things to do: 1. Surprise 2. Anti-rust coating (I wanted to coat as much of the under-body as I can to preserve the car). What products out there work the best? 3. Air Conditioning (For the So Cal Summer heat) 4. Remove, and repair Steering wheel cracks 5. Remove, and replace faulty left turn signal stalk (when using the turn signal and making a left turn, the signal will stay on and not "click" off after completing the turn) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsunrides Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 2. I use Dynatron Dyna-Pro undercoat. 3M shutz is another good product. Just make sure to prime bare spots with a good etch primer like SEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 2. I use Dynatron Dyna-Pro undercoat. 3M shutz is another good product. Just make sure to prime bare spots with a good etch primer like SEM. Thanks for the lead. I've been reading all I can about coatings. I'll keep the thread posted on what I end up with and how it turns out. And now the teaser. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982gl4 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Great build man, I can't believe I haven't seen your thread yet. Really like what you have done with this so far, keep at it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Oh i like that teaser pic! I was just thinking of replacement decals the other day and wondering if a vinyl graphics shop could make some for me. Awesome thread, you inspire me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Until I get some better pictures...... Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Great color combo! I really like the added "subaru". Edited January 21, 2015 by tundrabrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Great build man, I can't believe I haven't seen your thread yet. Really like what you have done with this so far, keep at it! Oh i like that teaser pic! I was just thinking of replacement decals the other day and wondering if a vinyl graphics shop could make some for me. Awesome thread, you inspire me! Great color combo! I really like the added "subaru". Thanks guys! It was killing me trying to come up with a color scheme that paid homage to the original while matching the color the Brat currently is. I think this was pretty much perfect. The stickers I believe came in 3 or 4 different designs. This one was my favorite. Now that she is back home, I've got some decent iPhone pics to share. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett! Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Do you have a Webber on it? If so, what jets are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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