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Pics are not showing! Glad you got the car. I told the seller to give you my phone #, in case you decided to not keep it. So I guess we can add you to the official North Texas Vintage Subaru club!! Let me know if I can help ya out with questions or parts. Todd

Hey skip! Nice rides!! I might need your help with my relocation back to PA in the future!!! Looking to buy some land south of York. Need a big garage and a few acres!

I agree...it's most-likely not a serious issue with your carb. (Unless the shafts or choke assem are worn.) If it runs well cold, with the rich mixture, but not warm, with a leaner mixture, you have a clogged jet maybe, or an air leak that's leaning the mix to much when warm. (Run on sentence!) But rebuilding would eliminate that variable, improve performance and smooth. These carbs are really quite simple, so don't let people snow you into a big price tag for rebuild!! Also check and replace ALL the vac tubes. Often they look fine , but they are dried and leaking. I always notice a difference when I have changed these out. Check all vac devises for leaks. Check manifold gaskets and carb mounting bolts too. Is the EGR gasket leaking? Todd

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Paul's pic is the same for all Gen 1 4WDs form 77 onward. BRATs and wagons. (Except for the early 77/ and some 78s with the small "rounded" bumper). Most had the "box" bumper with the brackets in Pauls pic. Todd

Those pics are not from an 80 BRAT. ALL gen 1 4WDs had pressed steel mounts. Not shocks. I will attempt to get pics. Todd

The rear shocks are the same as ALL gen 1 cars. 2WD OR 4WD. I might have a set of rears. Are you interested? Todd

Lot's of questions......phone call would be best. Call me. I can point you in the right direction. I PMed my # Todd

Welcome Marisa.... I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do!! Anybody have some parts for her?? Todd

1979 GF coupe from Dallas TX to Williamsport PA in 21 hours and 35-40 mpg! (and back!) (Back in 2001) Still love my GF!

See link http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36146

Thanks for all the feedback !!!

The 2WDs had to pass the 5 mph impact test. The BRATs were exempt, as a "utility vehicle". The mounts on the 4WDs did not contain a shock and were kind flimsy IMO. Not much you can do about it though. The same with the doors on the BRATs and 4WD wagons. They did not have the side impact beams on them. You can however, switch the doors with a 2wd wagon, for wagon.....or 2WD coupe/sedan with the BRAT. That way you can upgrade to a higher margin od safety!

SUPER... a dealership close to me for a change!!

I think the Impreza 2.2 AWDs, get a bit better than the Legacys. My 2.2. AWD, Auto get about 27 around town and 30ish on the highway.

Hi: I have a female friend that needs a local mechanic to do normal maintence on her 97 Legacy AWD. What happened to Arlington Subaru??????? Who bought their dealership??? My friend went to a guy there by the name of "lim". A good Subi mechanic and now he is gone. Where did he go?? So, who knows a good, fair, independent Subaru mechanic in the Dallas, Ft. Worth area? Thanks, Todd

Cloppy: Are you the one that bought the wagon that was listed on Auto trader? I tried to buy that one, but it was sold. I told the seller to give the buyer my phone #. Let's see pics! Todd

4WDs are 4 speeds in the Gen 1s. It's doesn't matter though. You can tow with all 4 down, in neutral/2wd/steering lock key in and unlocked. As for brackets, thats custom. Todd

4WDs are 4 speeds in the Gen 1s. It's doesn't matter though. You can tow with all 4 down, in neutral/2wd/steering lock key in and unlocked. As for brackets, thats custom. Todd

The feeling of tightness will be present, if not driving perfectly straight, or on slippery surfaces. These cars do not have a center differential. Subaru refers to it as feeling "somewhat braked". It's also difficult to get into and out of 4WD if is in a turn. Don't force it, drive straight for a few feet.

See this thread for some info: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35483 The mounts do look hand made. They all look like that. The interior heater control panal was the only thing that was "factory looking". Subaru did make that panal, preplaced holes in the firewall and left a hole below the instrument cluster for the control. However, some controls were behind the fan switch. Subaru did not import the parts for AC. They were contracted out stateside and a few different kits were offered. "Lone star" was one. There were 2 compressors offered. I have both kits in my collection of cars. The Sanden 507 was the best compressor. The mini York was not as efficient. What do you want for you evaporator and condenser? Todd

I'm interested in the sapce and the expert help from Shadow! I guess maybe we should exchange #s to chat about it? Todd

Is anyone interested in sharing ownership and the maintence of "Vintage Subaru" website? I'll pay the costs for the hosting. Currently, it's on the AOL server @ m2.aol.com/subaru3 I also own Vintagesubaru.com There is alot of content available, but needs refreshed and updated. I currently don't have the time to manage it effectively alone and lack the updated web skills to make it nice. (Althought, I'm learning) Help! Thanks, Todd

Well, it's a thought! Opinions from others???? Todd