waimaks Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Alright, I have an 81 Brat, and may have the opportunity to get a 79 wagon.. My question is this...Just how much is the same on the two? Panels, Suspension, Glass, Drivetrain etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 basically everything from the firewall forward is the same. Fenders, hoods, front valence, grilles, headlights, wiring, the dash and dash components. The doors, glass except for the windshield, and everything else will not swap. Drivetrain will swap, suspension (front and rear) will though. I've had both sitting side by side ('78 Brat and '79 4wd wagon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zefy Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 take note that the 81 brat you have should have a ea81 and a d/r trans... while the 79 will have a ea71 and a s/r 4sp... but with the crossmembers and stuff it will interchange between the two cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Yep. I've got the EA81 with the DR. I think it'd probably be worth trying to get then, even if it is just for the front halve. It seems there aren't many of the first gen Subarus round here, not on the road still anyway. Nothing like spare chrome! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboystrait Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 yeah they will change over:banana: :drunk: hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 The windshield from a Gen 1 wagon or 2/4 door sedan are the same as a Gen 1 BRAT. The GF front glass is the only different one. The front bumper on the BRAT is not shock mounted, but it is the same bumper itself. The doors from a 2 door sedan or GF will fit too. They are actually better, as the GF and sedan doors have internal side impact bracing. The BRAT does not have this. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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