Elroy Jetson Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 There's a complete 1974 DL 1400 (or 1200) coupe sitting in a junkyard in Shanghai, WV. It's one of those with the Landau roof that's since been torn off. Decal on side say's FWD and it's a 4 spd. Original baby blue paint with fragments of the dark blue landau. Bumper's bent in front and rust around the strut towers, but resorable in my opinion. Old timer that owns the yard says, 'it ran real well last he tried it about 10 years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 any possibility that you might be able to go back and snap a couple pics? i bet paul or andrew or i might be interested. thanks Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Andrew was just in WV. Doh! Yeah,pics or a phone number or both,please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elroy Jetson Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 any possibility that you might be able to go back and snap a couple pics? i bet paul or andrew or i might be interested. thanksJon Yes, but it might be a few days. Not sure whether to call it a 2 door sedan, or a coupe. It's the type with 2 headlights, not 4 like the GRS coupe. (Or was the GRS the same body with round fog lights added??) All i know is it's complete and pretty original from what i can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Awesome! thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elroy Jetson Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Awesome! thanks man! Here are some pix: 1974 DL Coupe pix Mr. Elwood want $400 304-764-3648 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 doesn`t look too bad really, but it seems like $100-200 would be a fair price for it. i wonder how it looks underneath. thanks for posting it Elroy!! hopefully someone can rescue it or parts from it. is that a gen one wagon a few cars down from it? the red one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elroy Jetson Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 doesn`t look too bad really, but it seems like $100-200 would be a fair price for it. i wonder how it looks underneath. thanks for posting it Elroy!! hopefully someone can rescue it or parts from it. is that a gen one wagon a few cars down from it? the red one? This is the only Sube in the yard. That may be a Datsun 510?? Didn't get a look underneath- lots of poison ivy and sticker bushes around the car. The floorboards are holding on because of what's left of the carpet. Otherwise the car appears sound- don't know about the subframes?? Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanthompson Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Bryan here- I'd really like to claim those hubcaps. I will pay someone to ship them to me. I called the number, but its not connected. BT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elroy Jetson Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 The number is hard to make out, but it could be 304-754-3548 as well.:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 i wish i could save it, but with that much rust, it probly would be impractical for a guy like me to attempt a resto like that. :-\ i bet the motor is still good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elroy Jetson Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 i wish i could save it, but with that much rust, it probly would be impractical for a guy like me to attempt a resto like that. :-\ i bet the motor is still good though Mr. Elwood said it ran well the last time he tried to start it. But, that was about 10 years ago or so.:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 What ashame! He put a good running car out to pasture to rust. Someone should at least strip it down. Rare things that come to mind: Heater box/core Speedo cluster Wiper linkage Door handles exterior Dash parts Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 todd, isn`t this one of the years that had big head gasket problems causing warped heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 At his price it'll rust away to nothing.At that point he loses....actually,it's past that point.He lost. That car isn't worth $400 or anything close to it. THere's seemingly no interest in these cars anywhere near WV,so I don't know who's going to go out of their way for this one. I'll consider somehow stopping by if we can when we go on our little vacations this year,but it's kind of far out of the way for most of us with the older 70's Subarus. Most I think I'd offer is somethnig like $100 for anything I can walk out with (not just one trip to the car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Hey,I just noticed that it's not far from Hagerstown.That's not so far out of reach at all,now. Are they open on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Andrew should snag that 4 speed for his 75 auto coupe, it would probly make it a little more fun to drive..... here are pics of andrew's ride, its a nice example: http://www.geocities.com/idahojack03/Jack_Subaru.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 If someone else goes by there check the "Wish List" thread,print it,and please consider making some money while helping someone out. :) I could use these parts assuming they're not cracking,pitted,chipped,etc.: Side mirror Air cleaner box complete Radiator if not corroded with overflow bottle shown Any good pieces of any windshield trim front or back Alternator AND brackets Steering wheel w/horn pad-cover Might consider some other parts from the interior. Elroy,if you're interested email or PM me and we'll talk.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I had that same car as my 1st car!!! If you ever want to sell or trade for a 78/79....let, let me know! Oh....yes the 1400's were the wet cylinder sleeves and did have some HG issues. Todd http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/144Subaru_75.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elroy Jetson Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 is that a gen one wagon a few cars down from it? the red one? I lied:-\ Went back for the wheel covers for Bryan and sure enough it's a gen 1 wagon. 79' maybe with 4WD. Elwood says the gas tank is gone and the engine is partly dismantled. :-\ Has black checkered interior, if that tells what year it would be. Had to knock down a cherry tree to get to it. The body looks straight and solid. Front grill ornament is crumbling. Has 4 headlights, not 2. Has dual range stick and 4 speed stick.:cool: Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 i thought that was a subaru lol:banana: its a 78 or 79 with single range 4wd. would be worth $100 or 200 by the sounds of it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subieguy Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I know this a old post but could you still get parts off this 74? I could use both tail lights, the black plastic piece that holds the licence Plate lights, the trunk lid, if it is not rusted out, steering wheel and all the side marker lights if they are not broken. If you can't get parts I have a good friend that lives in Gerrardstown WV. He does not know anything about cars but I may be able to convince him to go get the parts for me. Got the address of the junkyard? My 76 DL sedan could sure use these parts. Let me know either way. Thanks, Richard. Here are some pix: 1974 DL Coupe pix Mr. Elwood want $400 304-764-3648 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 There's a phone number ....did you call it? Haven't seen Elroy around here lately.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subieguy Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 No I have not had time to call yet. I will try to find the time on Tuesday. Hope it is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elad Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 yes theres a black plastic piece i could really use for my 76 gf, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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