RdNkBrt Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 ok, so i'vebeen running into alot of trouble with my little baby (81 brat).... so i have 2 thoughts. 1. parts the sucker out, or 2. fix it up all purdy and sell her.. (basically because i bought her with the intention of lifting her, but it seems to be really hard to lift the gen 1's and im no Mechanic.... soooo.... im thinkin i might need to trade up to a newer lady...).... any thoughts/advice would be appreciated.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 It depends on what you want to do. If you want a lifted rig, you'd probably be better off getting an 82+ newer bodystyle Brat as it IS easier to lift. That's not to say it's impossible to lift an 81, but it's a bit more complicated. You MAY be able to find a cheap gen 2 brat, then you'd be able to keep both. (If room permits) Working on these cars isn't too bad, fabricating is a little tougher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subieguy Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Well if you do decide to part it let me know. I am always looking for parts for my 78 Brat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 What kind of troubles is the Brat having? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdNkBrt Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Well, i picked her up pretty cheap, so i knew i'd have alot of work to do, which i was actually pretty excited about.... my first dilema was a wiring harness, which i got worked out. So now, my biggest concern is the interior, which im actually looking forward to starting from scratch on.... HOWEVER, i bought her with intentions of putting a hefty lift on her, not realizing that the gen 1's practially require Masters Degree in "All things subaru" to be able to lift, and i sir, am no mechanic.... which brings me to my dilema of weather or not to keep restoring my baby, or get her to a better home and start again with a gen 2 for easy lifting.... these are my troubles in a nut shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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