SUBARU3 Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 I got in trouble today. I went to my favorite yard and they had just got a 78 2WD wagon in. Original TX vehicle, NICE condition, no rust buckets in Tx !! BEAUTIFUL interior. And they still have the title. The engine threw a rod, but no biggie, I have 3 extra engines. It's automatic!! I have wanted an automatic 70s for some time! The trans seems good! 130 K. I bought it!! More work for me! I think I'm crazy. I rolled up the windows and rolled it into a corner till I can tow it home! Anybody know ANYTHING about a 70s automatic???? Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 The only significant differences between the 70's automatic and the 80's automatic are the bell housing and the design of the filter screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 very nicely said Mike. We would really like to see pics of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis ex24 Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 more work? if you have the space just store it until you can get to it man...congratulations. wheres paul on this one? flowmaster, save that **** for Iclub dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted September 27, 2003 Author Share Posted September 27, 2003 I'll get pics when I get it! Gimme a break guys! I just found it today. I don't carry my digital camara in the tool box! LOL At anyrate....I was just excited, so I had to share it with you all. So are the 70s autos fairly reliable? is 130K kinda high for it? What usually messes up on them? What would be the cost for a decent rebuild if needed? Forgive the questions, of all the 70s knowledge I have, I am severely lacking on automatics. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Todd, you would be the person to ask. Either you or Moosens, not much of us know anything about those old rigs. Great score tho! My 1st sube was a '79, and i have a chance to get a '78 but with a 4spd. Do they make some sort of MMO for auto trannies? 130K isnt alot in the Subaru world, the tranny should still be good. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 Cool score!!I have a 57k tranny for you.We'll talk soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 hmm......Email me your price. What do you think shipping may be. Fedex freight via pallet is the cheapest. I have an account with them. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Very nice. Congratulations. Maybe you'll revise your estimates on roadworthy Soobs still in existence? Also--anyone out there know anything about the 360 auto-clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Todd,FedEx Ground should be well under $100.I've used them a few times on trannies and it's never been more than $70 or so.Once you get into "freight" it's extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Here's my new baby!! It was headed to the crusher Wednesday. I don't know how it survived not being stacked on a car or having a car placed on it!! That's not rust on the sides, its splashed with mud all over! Anyway, I need to think of a name for her. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 its beeeyoootiful:D Much prettier than what the monk, okami and I found at the yards last saturday:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 very nice. you lucked out. -Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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