monkbonk Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I acquired a 1978 Subaru Brat today. It has a low mileage EA71 mated to the original 4 speed manual trans. I'm going to be looking into replacing the fenders with some fiberglass aftermarket copies and will potentially swap out my tailgate later on. The fuel tank is currently plugged with trash, and it had some awfully complex aftermarket thermo-control switch in place controlling an electric fan - mounted to the front of the radiator. I've got a relatively new Weber, courtesy of the previous owner. The choke isn't hooked up however, so I will need to find a switched 12v. Pictures, for right now: http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/4964124493.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Sweet man! I like the look! Looks alot like mine, check out my thread on it if you would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/149541-rescued-1980-subaru-brat/page-4?do=findComment&comment=1281583 Sorry here is the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkbonk Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Awesome brat and nice photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 So is that stripe kit a factory option, or some PO creativity. Looks to be period correct in any event. Very cool. Get it running and keep the stripes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Looks to be PO creativity to me. It does not match the genuine 'short' stripe which starts behind the door and a genuine 'long' stripe would end near the mirror not continue to the front guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 love the 4 headlights on these older vehicles, gives it a mean and unique look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I've got some hugely flared fenders for 1st gen brats, can post pics if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Nice find, enjoy the restore proccess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garthbreaks Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I've got some hugely flared fenders for 1st gen brats, can post pics if interested Please do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Please do! Will post more when I get home Pic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B44JjK5C_rtDb0ttckhtS0hHUWc/view?usp=sharing Edited April 23, 2015 by comatosellama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I seen this one and liked it a lot just the way it looks.. Hope you keep it stock. Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkbonk Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 I will definitely be keeping it stock. I love the color scheme as well. I am debating whether or not to buy new fenders or keep the crusty ones. I put some Pentrol on there to mitigate the rust (linseed oil). That will at least keep it from oxidizing for a short while. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I acquired a 1978 Subaru Brat today. It has a low mileage EA71 mated to the original 4 speed manual trans. I'm going to be looking into replacing the fenders with some fiberglass aftermarket copies and will potentially swap out my tailgate later on. The fuel tank is currently plugged with trash, and it had some awfully complex aftermarket thermo-control switch in place controlling an electric fan - mounted to the front of the radiator. I've got a relatively new Weber, courtesy of the previous owner. The choke isn't hooked up however, so I will need to find a switched 12v. Pictures, for right now: http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/4964124493.html Welcome to the forum. You will be in for quite a ride with your new Brat. I've got a bunch of factory service manuals and booklets that detail the repair and replace process. Let us know what you need and I'll do what I can to best answer questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkbonk Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks. I've been working on the Brat a little today. I installed a Hayden electric fan controller to operate the PO's electric fan. I hope to get two electric fans at a later date. Not sure how well this one will cool as it's mounted on the front of the radiator, more towards the center. Kinda small. I've got a repair manual coming in the mail, but it will likely be too broad in focus. I only paid $6 for it though. In the next week or so, I hope to have my front passenger cv boot replaced, rear brakes fixed, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Just saw this. The guy says he has tail lights. I'd contact right away: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/153214-brat-jump-seats/ Doesn't say if its gen 1 or gen 2. But worth looking into. Edited May 1, 2015 by spicypeanut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman01 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Awesome rescue. I want a Brat. Enjoy the resurrection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkbonk Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 I traded a 1978 Volkswagen Bus for this Brat. Brats don't exist in my part of the country, hardly. I've had three VW buses thusfar, and they are a bit of a money pit. The only Volkswagen that I dare afford is my Beetle. I figure it's better to let someone else fuss with the Type 4 money-pit engines. Even though mine was running fine, I always had the cost of new cylinder heads in the back of my mind - should anything ever happen. That, plus our 1994 Mustang broke down on the way back from looking at it served as a bit of a bad omen (lost rear differential seal and pinion bearing on I-65). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Found your Brat's cousin. More stellar 70's Stripe Action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Found your Brat's cousin. More stellar 70's Stripe Action. I need that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkbonk Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 User bonvo had one similar to that. I got my subaru lust from his posts on another forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 At first look Id figure it had a big block chevy or something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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