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Very innocent!

I have not seen the car since I was 17. I'm sure it's crushed by now . It had no AC. All my current ones have the Lone-star system. Todd

NICE!! Glad to see the young Subaru lovers coming onboard! You are lucky to find that car with such low mileage!!! Todd

Well, I wish I was 16 again!! This is me and my first car. It was a 1975, 1400, DL, automatic. Gosh I loved that car!!! Wish I had it now. Has anyone seen it around??????? LOL. OH where is it now????? Todd http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=7538

Just figured out that you can turn the 4 spoke GL steering wheel around. You just have to turn around the little center gold cup, behind the horn pad. That way the horn pad goes on correctly. Steering wheel aligns perfectly by turning it completely over 180*. This is good because, most steering wheels have sun damage to the topside. The bottoms are usually pristine! Makes an improvement!! This obviously only works with the GL, 4 spoke , Gen one wheels. There's my pointer for the week. Todd

I will have to take a look at some of the newer ones and see. Thanks! Todd

I'm keep that in mind!! I need help from time to time! Todd

Hmm..the truck "SUBARU" emblem, is a perfect replacement for the hood "SUBARU" emblem on Gen 1s! Todd

I've been a Flight Attendant for them for 19 years. I have a second medical carreer though, but I can't quit AA! I fly part-time. Todd

This will be difficult to locate I'm sure. I need a automatic shifter interlock switch, for a gen 1/FWD. The 1978 or 1979 will work. It is INSIDE the car, connected to the shifter mechanism. (Earlier models were ON the transmission.) Pretty easy to get to. I'll take the whole shifter thingy if someone has it or sees it in a yard sometime!! Thanks! Todd

Hmm.....you were 10 minutes from me when you were ate DFW!!!!!!!!!! You didn't call????? I would have ************ if I was coming in from a trip, or going out and saw that Gen 1 in front of the terminal!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( I fly for American) Glad you are back OK....keep us posted on the progress! Todd

Does anybody have access to the different years of the Datsun Z cars?? I need the back glass opening measurements. I have the Datsun/Nissan restoration catalog and it looks like their back glass rubber seal might work on Gen 1 Sedans and coupes/hardtops. Looks like the 280 might be fairly close??? Thanks, Todd

It is just a resonator. I have found stock is better that modifications and the stock exhausts usually outlast the car. Todd

Yes, but the EGR piping is an easy fix too. You have 4 hole smog and 1 hole smog. Todd

Mary: Call me. I have dealt with all the variations. ALL variations will work in your BRAT with liitle or no modification. Don't get alarmed. Todd

510ish is what I may need too. I ordered the catalogs though......never know! Thanks for the links! Todd

I thought they were opening in Hurst? Guess that was wrong information. As for rude and unknowledgeble people, that will lose them customers F A S T! The franchse owner/manager better get on the stick with that. There simply is NO excuse for that kind of behavior at the parts counter. I tire of young "know it all, but know nothing kids". Growing up in a family owned Subaru dealership, I can tell you that this kind of behavior would result in suspension or termination! There are too many NICE people willing to be behind that counter! OH.... "parts people" can become "parts professionals", if they learn from their customers! Oh...Subarus paint quality is FAR superior to many others. Hondas are very susceptable to acid rain for example. I have a 78 with good original paint STILL! There...my 2 cents! Todd

Datsun restoration catalog??????????????????? Hmm. you have me VERY curious! Todd

No...the 360's were air cooled. Not sure what the application is for these. I think it's the later Japan market vans. Todd

Welcome too! Keep your chin up, you will find the car you desire! Todd

Just found out that the VW bug, rubber steering copular, is nearly identical to the Gen 1 cars! You know the rubber disk near the steering u-joint. (Thanks Rattle wagon) I installed it on by GF with 230K on it and what a difference! The steering is tight and very responsive. I had already replaced ball joints, inner and outer tierods, but this really tightened up the steering. Cost....$8 (Be sure to use your original 4 steel sleeves. The VW ones are a bit to big.) Other VW parts. Gen 1 staton wagon rear glass = VW beetle rear glass Windshield washer sprayer = VW beetle washer sprayer GF side glass seal. (seal between front and rear window) = VW beetle convertible side glass seal. Does anyone know other interchanges?? Todd

Remember that a 79 is a far sight older than an 86. How rare is this FE? (pretty rare). Only a handful left in existance. The man paid plenty to transport to the east coast too, so I would be bet it's closer to $2500 As Ive stated before, these cars have hit bottom. As long as they are maintained, their prices will go up from this point. Heck, you can't get a decently maintained beater for $1000, so why would he sell a classic, rare car for nothing? Of course the price is dependent on "supply and demand". The demand is increasing and the supply is diminishing. So get the car while you can! Best of luck. Todd

I'm not sure you would get a good exterior finish that way. Most rust starts from the inside out, not the outside in. I would work hard to maintain the paint. Keep it clean and touch up chips. I would consider removing all interior panals to access the interior of doors and rear quarters. Clean all the dirt out and coat the inside ith rust bullet from the bottom up about 8 inches. Do frame rails and the insides of the front fenders too. Also the radiator support. Don't sand off your paint! Todd

Yes, Rust bullet leaves a VERY hard surface when dry. I really am impressed with the product.

I have used RUST-BULLET Actually better than POR 15, but similar in many ways. It works great! I recommend it highly. Todd www.rustbullet.com