stewartkb Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hi all - So I figured I'd start this thread now to get further ideas floating in the air and to get some community feedback. As you know, we are very limited to what is available for our Subarus in terms of aftermarket and stock parts. Currently I am in the process of creating fiberglass accessories for my 81' Wagon to spice it up a bit. This includes a sun visor, front & rear fender flares, and possibly a fender/hood setup. I am in the VERY early stages of creating my plugs, but the molds I pull from them will be quality enough to produce many parts. I use a quality gel coat and resin system, as well as quality fiberglass, so everything I create should last for a very long time. I also have some OEM add-ons such as the rear wagon spoiler that I am contemplating creating a mold from. I don't know how many people actually like the look, but I do. My essential goal is to create my take on a "rally" package and to expand it from there. I also have some ideas for utilizing HDPE and creating custom mud flaps, but that is even further down the road. Long story short, I'd like to see what everyone thinks, and what ideas you have for custom parts/reproductions. Teaser: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Awesome! I've thought about a visor for years! Repop Ea81 Louvers would be gold! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Coming of my hiatus for this one. I've looked into getting a sun visor. And have been unsuccessful in finding anything in the states. So I would certainly be interested in the visor. Even if it meant waiting a year or two. I think its an awesome idea. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBrat Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 There is a brand new metal mesh one on Australia Ebay you should check out Under: Subaru Brumby sunvisor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendecker Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) I've always wanted to try glassing a dash -- keep it looking stock, but crack free. Have you done anything like that? Or, a thin dash cover like the old coverlay ABS ones (I have one, but it's cracking after quite a few years). There would be a lot of demand for that. Edited December 8, 2014 by bendecker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) There is a brand new metal mesh one on Australia Ebay you should check out Under: Subaru Brumby sunvisor I have seen that one. And I like it a lot. There is a board member on here that has one on his 83 touring wagon: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/140565-1983-touring-wagon/ Looks real good. Anyways... sorry to thread jack. Edited December 8, 2014 by BratRod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman2 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Bendecker, I have a coverlay ABS dash cover. Still holding up after quite a few years I am glad to say. Have never seen another for sale since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I think this is a wonderful idea http -stewartkb. It would be wonderful to add some for the Brat also, don't know how possible this is though. Rear wagon spoiler....I've always loved those also, +1 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendecker Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Bratman2 -- mine is actually looking great for its age. The crack is between the defrost vent and the windshield, so I can't complain too much. Looks much better than what's underneath it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartkb Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Awesome! I've thought about a visor for years! Repop Ea81 Louvers would be gold! Louvers are a great idea! Definitely going to toss that around in my head for awhile. I know I want some for the wagon. I am trying to keep everything adhesive mounted versus drilling as well (besides direct replacement stuff like fenders of course). I know a lot people don't like to make holes in their rides. Coming of my hiatus for this one. I've looked into getting a sun visor. And have been unsuccessful in finding anything in the states. So I would certainly be interested in the visor. Even if it meant waiting a year or two. I think its an awesome idea. Keep us posted. I've looked also, so I think this is going to be the best way to get what we want. The overseas shipping with the item cost is just sad. I will definitely keep this post updated! There is a brand new metal mesh one on Australia Ebay you should check out Under: Subaru Brumby sunvisor Thanks for posting that, it is definitely a different looking visor and the mesh material they use is interesting as well. I do like the design though. It looks like it mounts to the rain gutters? I've always wanted to try glassing a dash -- keep it looking stock, but crack free. Have you done anything like that? Or, a thin dash cover like the old coverlay ABS ones (I have one, but it's cracking after quite a few years). There would be a lot of demand for that. Hey that is a great idea, considering my dash is cracked too. I think it would be fairly straight forward, even if it was just as simple as a "skin" to lay over it that snaps in place using the existing hardware. Everything is pretty boxy in shape, so there are no real "tight" spots. I like this. I have seen that one. And I like it a lot. There is a board member on here that has one on his 83 touring wagon: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/140565-1983-touring-wagon/ Looks real good. Anyways... sorry to thread jack. No problem, thanks for the thread. That's a sweet looking wagon. I think this is a wonderful idea http -stewartkb. It would be wonderful to add some for the Brat also, don't know how possible this is though. Rear wagon spoiler....I've always loved those also, +1 here. That's definitely an option, I have access to an 82 Brat and my 79' to play around with. What type of Brat goodies were you thinking? Glad I'm not the only one Appreciate the input all. Edited December 9, 2014 by stewartkb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Think you could do a BRAT tailgate trim piece out of 'glass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hsoj Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) How bout an ea81 coupe or sedan rear spoiler? If you did fender flares like ea81 wagon rear mud flaps with the accessory upper molding piece, you could make them with the flaps that match, front and rear! I'd be down for a set for my brat!! Edited December 9, 2014 by Hsoj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerthis Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 What about doing something like EA 82 center console for when people go from a push button 4 wheel drive to the dual range 4 wheel drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) http--,,--// THAT'S what i'm talking about! Belongs to The Sucker King Edited December 10, 2014 by jonas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrgrr Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I'd like to see rear louvers for the Gen 3 wagon, and a high center console that works as armrest -prob'ly couldn't afford them -I do drive old subarus, after all:-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod1948 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 There is a guy in Pennsylvania that does Fiberglass Fenders well actually I think he sales them for a company not sure. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/4773291648.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tincan Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I've been pondering this for the EA82 models for a long long time. Especially the hood, fenders, and front valiance panels (you know, the air dam under the bumper). The questions are: how much will the fiberglass reproductions weigh? And then of course the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartkb Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Think you could do a BRAT tailgate trim piece out of 'glass ? It's possible. For such a thin narrow piece, it might be better to use carbon fiber, rather than glass. Either way though, it can be done with delicate planning! How bout an ea81 coupe or sedan rear spoiler? If you did fender flares like ea81 wagon rear mud flaps with the accessory upper molding piece, you could make them with the flaps that match, front and rear! I'd be down for a set for my brat!! I was actually throwing some sketches down for an ea81 coupe spoiler. I found a post with one that someone had made ages ago (I don't remember if it was ea81 or earlier), and slapped a 4WD logo in the center of it. It looked pretty clean, and it got the creative juices flowing. What about doing something like EA 82 center console for when people go from a push button 4 wheel drive to the dual range 4 wheel drive I would need someone with an EA82 console and some ideas to show me what they want - As far as console customization goes though, it would just take some time and effort to build the plug and all of that good stuff. If it's like the EA81 console, it should be pretty boxy in shape? http--,,--// THAT'S what i'm talking about! Belongs to The Sucker King I had to PM him and ask for the build thread. That thing is so sweet...and those louvers...ugh I'd like to see rear louvers for the Gen 3 wagon, and a high center console that works as armrest -prob'ly couldn't afford them -I do drive old subarus, after all:-) Haha I feel ya $$. Louvers will definitely be a future endeavor, so give me some time! I like the high console idea though. Even in my wagon it feels off not having a place to rest my right arm. +1 on that. There is a guy in Pennsylvania that does Fiberglass Fenders well actually I think he sales them for a company not sure. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/4773291648.html Interesting. It sounds like he got some old stock of them, but he has 30 sets! Need some minor gelcoat/crack repair. I wonder who made them. I've been pondering this for the EA82 models for a long long time. Especially the hood, fenders, and front valiance panels (you know, the air dam under the bumper). The questions are: how much will the fiberglass reproductions weigh? And then of course the price... Well, they will be less than stock, that's for sure. My guess the hood would be around 9-13 lbs depending on layup ... The rest of the panels/add-ons would be significantly less as well versus their metal counterparts. Pricing would depend on the usual factors of material cost and labor - We aren't all heavy in the pockets here, so I wouldn't price anything unreasonable by any means. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartkb Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Also forgot to mention, the sun visor plug will be receiving it's body filler skin tomorrow and undergo lots of sanding for final shape; in prep for primer. Will update with pictures. Edited December 15, 2014 by stewartkb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I'd like to see rear louvers for the Gen 3 wagon, and a high center console that works as armrest -prob'ly couldn't afford them -I do drive old subarus, after all:-) A high console for the Gen2 brat would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Are you venting the visor? Using the hood as a template (properly measured and trimmed of course) could work as well. Would looks sweet having the matching lines from the hood on the visor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) How about Kamie style front spoiler or a cab wind deflector/spoiler like the first gen BRAT option. Edited January 6, 2015 by tundrabrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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