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So I finally have some time to start working on the oldster.

Where do I start? Are there any books (Chiltons or Haynes) for the wagon? I guess first thing is take the plow off to see what else is going on. Thanks for input.:confused:

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What type of wagon is it?

 

You need to look on eBay... like... now :). Not 2 weeks after I bought my 79, I had already bought official 78 and 79 Subaru FSM's, and a 71-79 Subaru Haynes manual. Last time I checked, other auctions for the same manuals are up on eBay right now.

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So I finally have some time to start working on the oldster.

Where do I start? Are there any books (Chiltons or Haynes) for the wagon? I guess first thing is take the plow off to see what else is going on. Thanks for input.:confused:

 

 

Yes,check eBay.

 

If you don't like eBay or refuse to deal with it,etc. I'll likely be able to help you out,or another board member,with a factory service manual.(FSM)

 

I also have factory parts manuals too,right here handy.

 

Where to start? If you're doing it 100% right,or as close as possible you should get a rotisserie to lift the vehicle up and be able to rotate it to EASILY work on the body....that is if you're doing the body.

 

Am I getting too deep here? I'm not sure to what extent you plan on retoring or refurbishing the car.

 

A 100% correct restoration is much more near impossible than probable.But you can get it looking really close to 100% and fabricate some rubber parts,etc.

 

Have to cook dinner.I'll check back later.

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Not sure that i can do body work. I would like to restore it to close to original. I would probably have to sub out the body work. The mechanical stuff i should be able to do. Iwill check ebay and other sites for a FSM.

 

Thanks

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OK,then I guess gathering boxes,labels,a marker,maybe take some pictures if you can....then disassembly.

 

Well,I guess now I have to work the plow I have into my '78 restoration.:grin: Seeing yours has certainly got me thinking about it.Thanks again for all your pictures you posted.

 

We might be hitting the White Mtns for a weekend over the summer.Maybe we'll get over to see you.

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