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Man its fun following this thread!!!!!! Here's a pic I found. Is this an FF-1?? Todd

I think Bryan Thompson might know something about that engine on Craigslist. Todd

I remember the rescue I made from the salvage yard. (A 79 wagon) Fired up after years in the yard! It was music to my ears! It smoked for about 5 minutes, but cleared up fine!! I'm excited to hear your starting results!! Todd

Looks like a winner! Lot's of potential there. I'm so happy that it landed in good hands. If I can help in the future, just call upon me. Oh...you got a free light bulb too in the deal!!! I might have some parts, manuals, lit, or other incidentals around here. Todd

I have saved 2 cars from the junkyard. There is something "special" about extracting a nice car that was put there for some stupid reason! I'm so glad you all saved this. It's beautiful!!!! You can almost see the car crying as it's pulled on the trailer....it's SOOOOOO happy! Keep us all posted. Todd

Could someone please fill me in? Todd

Stock is great !!! Dual headlights were the GL package. The GL package contained tach, AM FM radio, wheel trim molding, 4 spoke steering wheel, lighted ashtray, side molding, clock, cloth seats and a few other extras. The DL had the single round headlights. HOWEVER, you could easily upgrade a DL BRAT to 4 headlights, as the wiring harness for 4 lights was on all BRATs. Todd

Could you email him your info? sweetjim007@gmail.com Thx, Todd

Very nice! Adorable car. Make sure you have good back glass rubber. When they leak, you run into problems quickly. That back seat foam soaks fast. Todd

I believe it's an EA81 (1981)

Can anyone help this guy?? Please reply to his email address. Thanks! Todd ______________________________________ Hello! Nice BRAT! I cannot help with CA emissions and I have no parts that would help you. Can you not just go with a basic Y and disable the sensors? The system is not complicated like newer cars and there is no elaborate ECU. I will post your message on the forum at http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/ (You should consider joining). Expect some reply's from there. I'm sure it will get response. Best, Todd In a message dated 8/27/2007 12:43:40 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sweetjim007@gmail.com writes: I acquired this brat while at a auction. The story was that after the original owner had the dealer replace the motor with a factory new motor at 105,000 miles in 1987, they put it on blocks to do some brake work and there it sat with only 3500 miles on a motor and years of no attention I managed to start her up and drive all the way from Pittsburgh, Ca to near Placerville, Ca. NO brakes( Turned to rust powder) and some 2000 dollars later this little truck took on the Rubicon Trail! Now I have run into one major problem, The " Y " pipe is the California feedback type and I have searched three states trying to find a replacement, The muffler shops here want almost 1000 dollars to fabricate a exhaust system, cause of the O2 set-up. Can you help me with this? sweetjim007@gmail.com -- JAMES

I have a 95 Impreza FWD 1.8 with 6/94 build date. I'm confused as to the release bearing style. (I know the clutch disk is 7 7/8") Is it A or B? A B Todd

Wow...that was fast! Love the cool color. Agreed, no primimg needed. The trans is not a pressure system, so the fluid will just flow into the cooler. Todd

The part #s I gave were directly from the Subaru parts manual for the 1981 BRAT. Now that is still gen 1...NOT a 82-87. So I would assume that the 1981 BRAT steering would be the same at the 78-80 BRATs and late 77-79 cars. Todd

I'm showing 2 different #s Adaptor A 731255000 Adaptor B 731255010 These are from my Gen 1 BRAT parts book, but these are the same as the Gen 1 wagons and cars. They show available from Subaruparts.com Todd

The ashtray does not go where you have pointed. It goes beside the lighter. That coin tray is in it's spot. On cars with an ashtray, you get an actual lighter and not a 12V plug with a cover. The 1993-1996 Imprezas all had ashtrays/lighters and they will fit your car. Todd

Rex...did you get a radiator yet? If interested: I have a new one and a used one. The used one is fairly new. It's not a 25 year old original. It was tested OK. $50 used $109.00 new (what I paid for it). Todd

I think I have a good used one too I could sell. I'll look. Todd

ALL gen one radiators are "essentially" the same and will all interchange. I have had radiator issues in all my gen 1s BRATS, automatics, and FWDs(5 speeds). Here are my notes. The GF radiator was not as high and it sat on some steel risers. Why, I don't know, but a regular radiator works fine. The aftermarket radiators almost ALWAYS have the cooler for automatics. Even if they don't , you can add a small transcooler, like a Hayden, for about $30. The air coolers work FAR, FAR better than the internal radiator cooler anyway. All Gen 1 radiators will fit structurally between models. BRAT, GF, DL, BASE, wagon 2WD/4WD. Sometimes in the aftermarket, you need to drill holes in the steel top flange to more exactly match up with the holes in the car's radiator support. Todd

I know they are available. Check 1 800 radiator eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-Brat-78-79-80-81-Radiator-1981-1980-1979-1978_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33602QQihZ011QQitemZ320115579187QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V Todd

Nice on the eyes!! If you have high res, I'd love those!! subaru3@aol.com Thanks! Todd

I'd buy the Subaru EA71 headgaskets from ya! Todd

I have 16"s on my 95 Legacy! Work great!

Count me in for enough for (2) Stage 2 wagons. (If we locate stage 2 stuff). Todd

hmm......if it won't fit stage 2, I guess I'm out. I'm going to compare and get back to you. Todd