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Was just wondering if anyone had a carfax account? Looking at this little toy. It's not a Subi, but still fun! I just need one report and it's pricey! JP3BE4434BU427876 My email is subaru3@aol.com Thanks in advance! Todd

Was just wondering if anyone had a carfax account? Looking at this little toy. It's not a Subi, but still fun! I just need one report and it's pricey! JP3BE4434BU427876 My email is subaru3@aol.com Thanks in advance! Todd

Talked to George today. He is trying to get some large boxes for shipping. (ie bicycle boxes) He is also moving ALL his body parts out of storage and says he may have other items we might be interested in too. (He used to be in the body parts business). He is really a nice guy to talk to. He said it's fine to give out his phone #s.......so if you want to give him a call here ya go. 412-973-2979 412-853-8617 So far he only has a handful of orders he says. Please call, or email him if you are interested. Todd

That is the hood cable opening. I have talked about this before. The rubber seal often did not get seated correctly @ the factory and then leaked......thus RUST. I told every people to check their rubber and their hole!

You have alot more energy than I do! That front end rust is very critical. Something was leaking majorly and soaked the insulation to be that bad! I monitor that area in my cars every few months, just in case something starts leaking and I don't know it. You have lot's of seams and joints all over up front. Multiple layers and overlaps. One small rust thru and it starts the devious rusting process. You seem like you are off to a good start. I am enjoying watching your progress!! I would seriously consider stripping that car and and sand blasting the rolling shell. They do that here for about $500.

Can we consider "unsticking" this thread ?

OK....enough!....if you don't want the fenders, or you don't feel comfortable, SIMPLY don't get them!!! Easy..OK? You are not buying a car! I will take the risk...he is packing mine now. This guy is old school. I have talked to him at length. I have his cell and his personal home phone #. I have his complete name and he is listed in the city where is says he is. Quite frankly, who the heck wants to pay PAYPAL'S fees all the time.....I can tell you I DON'T. I will always prefer a check or MO over freakin PAYPAL when I'm selling! However, I will ask him again about that option. SO CHILL! ***** Now... 111GILES***** This posting is about GENERATION 1 Fenders. (70s) Your product has nothing to do with this thread. As a moderator, please consider posting where your audience is. Classifieds, or Older Generation 80s. It is confusing and not related. I'm sure that the 80s owners would LOVE to hear from you. BTW your fenders look really nice! If you do make GEN 1 parts please let us know! Thank You

Here's the latest email form George the seller. AGAIN....please email him directly with your requests! email....oldcars5@verizon.net Todd, I just got your original message and now this one, plus the 2 emails that you forwarded to me. Sorry for the delay, my computer had a major crash and I just got it back from the comp shop...I will be at the storage unit on Saturday (tomorrow) 1/14 and get your 2 sets and one set each for your friends. I will get them boxed and ready to ship, and I will let you know what cost is. Since I am no longer connected with paypal, you will be able to send me a personal check or money order and I can ship items out when they clear my bank. Do you have a fax number I can send sheet with the parts available for the vehicles you inquired about? Otherwise, I can send them via snail mail to your home address that you gave me. Again, sorry about the delay in replying. Thanks.. George

No SCAM... I actually talked with the guy at length. He is just quite busy. It might just be easier for you all to email him directly. If you did already send me an email with your contact info, I forwarded that to him already. I will call him later today. I don't want to post his phone # without his approval. This is his email.....I also talked to him. I have approximately 25 pair of these fenders for the 78-81 Subaru Brats/others...would you like to buy all of them??? These should be able to be shipped via UPS or Fedex...but you would have to pay for the shipping. Where are you located? I am in Allison Park, Pa., 15101 I will send you a pic of the fenders via my cell phone...call if interested...thanks..George email....oldcars5@verizon.net Please resend your request directly to him..... I think we can clear out his stock! Todd

Not sure what those are beside the fenders. Email me your info if interested. Todd subaru3@aol.com

See post #1 for an update Todd

My M motor is an internal water crossover. Todd

I think I have access to about 30 sets. They should be about $100 or so a set plus shipping. I'll post more when I get all the details. Todd

Yes...watching with total amazement!

Any interest in NOS fiberglass front fenders sets? Gen 1 ALL. I have stumbled across a bunch of these. $40 each plus shipping. The seller is experienced with shipping, so he can take care of that most reasonable. He may even have some additional sheetmetal and is looking into that as he clears out large storages. Approx 25 sets available. So email, or call George with your info: Tell him I sent ya! (Todd) email....oldcars5@verizon.net (George) 412-973-2979 412-853-8617 Todd subaru3@aol.com SEE LAST POSTINGS FOR UPDATES!

Nice ride! (Cushy seats!!) Glad you are enjoying it! Todd

Please look for any rust high up on the inner wheel wells. Right where the inner wheel well, the firewall and the cowl come together. With the amount of rust you have, I'm afraid you will find it there too and it's nearly impossible to effectively repair that area. You have MANY good parts. I would search for a better body. But then again, if you have the time, money and determination, you are on the right track. At any rate, thanks for sharing your projects with all of us! If you run part needs...Give me a shout! Best, Todd

Look inside on the inner wheel wells. Way up high. Pull back the trim and insulation and check where the firewall, wheel well and front panal come together. Nice Brat though and well worth the restoration! Yes, that foam in the fenders rusted MANY fenders!! bad/bad design!

You have to remove the grill under the wiper arms. You will mostly find that the spot welds broke on the hood bracket. It will either need re-welded, or screwed down.

Actually, I could draw it down. I have a vac pump. Just have someone recover. It's never been serviced....original system. If I draw it down, is it worth it to replace the compressor with a rebuild? Or just keep the original. It seems to be working OK. I have a rebuilt on the shelf....I got cheap on eBay! Todd

Well, today it didn't break 100 degrees in Dallas! Yipee! Anyway, pressures running 30ish and 250ish at idle. However, when you "1st" turn on the AC after the car has been sitting, or the 1st start of the day and the AC will not turn on for a few minutes. It seems that the engine heat may need to increase the low pressure enough to allow it to cycle on. Maybe that is why it won't turn on in cooler weather. The low pressure is triggered. If I add freon, the high side cutoff starts! So all that combined with a higher than normal pressure that climbs quickly with RPM increase, seems to be pointing strongly to the exapansion valve. You agree?

I'll see what happens today in the heat! Otherwise, I'm thinking expansion valve and a sore back! Todd

Ok...I played with the AC today. (105 degrees!!!! Car at idle, shop fan in front of radiator, windows closed). It seems the high pressure cutoff is cutting the AC and then it has to wait for the pressure to come down to cycle back on. The cutoff seems to be 400. After removing some charge, the high side climbs to about 300ish when revved to 2000 rpms......and the low side stay about 30ish. The air is cold in the car at 43 out the vent. It seems to cycle appropriately now, but I will drive it tomorrow in the heat of the day and see. Oh, If I add any charge at all, the high end goes too high. Do I have a marginally failing expansion valve? Shouldn't the low end be a bit higher and the high end be a bit lower.....or is this hell we call "TX...it's a dry heat" causing it? Thanks!! Todd

I hope there is not a test associated with all this content!! I will try to add some and see...... Todd

WOW...so much AC knowledge!! Thanks! I will again check pressures. Does any one know the correct #s? I do know it's not the compressor clutch, as I can jump it to operate with the battery. It's worse when it's "not so hot", such as trying to defog in cooler wet weather. Also seems to cut out for l o n g e r periods when it's really hot. Works best on "medium" days. (high 80s -low 90s) Thermoswitch....is that at the evaporator? Lot's to look at now! Thank you guys so much. I will report back. Todd