Leeroy

Plenty of RX Turbos came with a part-time transmission.

From my Parts Catalog there are 3 different Gen I 4wd fuel tank numbers, however, all are common between the 4wd wagon and Brat. So from that, I would assume it will fit!

A lot of Gen I Brats have both Km and Mi markings on the speedometer, which may or may not help you!

Thanks sucker king!

While I appreciate what you are saying Gloyale, I doubt Subaru actually makes the intake gaskets anyway! It really is only the gaskets you can get from Subaru for early models, certainly everything else has long been discontinued. In Australia car companies only have to provide spares support for 10 years. After that time, you're on your own!

How much for the brown trim pieces (internal handles and dash stuff) and door mirror to 45424?

What makes you so certain 2016? Subaru has been under no obligation to supply EA81 parts for, many, many years!

Hmmmm... Nice! Yes the older models do not have the centering 'ridges' like the EA82 models for the wheels/rims. They are 'lug centric'.

Yes I agree those look very much like OEM gaskets and went to buy some once... I then realised for that price OEM is the way to go!

According to the parts catalog it is a two way valve that is connected to a fuel separator (a small plastic tank). It definitely has to do with emissions and containing fuel vapour. Perhaps as fuel vapour expands in the main fuel tank due to heat/hot weather? Sorry I am not completely certain how the system works/is connected. I had one split open once and the smell of fuel in the cabin was overpowering, to say the least! I also note from experience that the separator tank on very late Gen I wagons is considerably larger than early models. This change happened late in 1978 (at a guess). I suppose emissions regulations kept getting tougher. Of course my experience is Aussie models, may be different in the States.

In RHD markets like Australia the combination switch was the same for all years '73 to '81. Very early Stage I models had a separate, dashboard mounted switch for the windscreen wipers, thus they did not actually have a 'combination switch'. The only real difference is the steering column plastic shroud for 4wd wagons (with the holes) for the rear wash/wipe switch.

No, the OEM intake gaskets are nothing like cardboard or any other composite material. Cardboard is certainly not a substitute for a genuine intake manifold gasket. It will not last long before failing and you will be driving a flat four steam engine! The real gaskets have a layer of metal that sandwiches between the head and intake manifold. They are similar to exhaust gaskets. With the mixture of petrol, coolant and heat, cardboard simply will not last.

Yep that one certainly looks more promising! Looks to be less rusty than the first one you posted too (plus it is a hardtop!). In terms of a 'restomod', anything is possible! it usually depends on time, effort and $$$$$! In other words plan/work out a budget and then double it! Can you do the work yourself? That will save some of the expense. Also, although you do not mention this, do you want it to be FWD or AWD? These models are not a simple conversion to AWD as the rear boot floor is really low (unlike the equivalent wagons or Brats) and it would be complicated to do (at least without a lift - which has been done). Still, if I had the money I would do it too! A Subie restomod would be cool and not all that common.

That cluster came in the later Gen 1 'GL' Brats if I'm not mistaken.

Hmmm... First thing I can see in the photos is the air vent/cowl panel is raised up. This suggests one of two things: It could mean the bonnet hinges have broken away from the inner cowl area - Quite common on these models and not particularly difficult to fix, just needs some welding. It could be caused by rust - This is a bigger issue, again very common and not at all simple to fix! Just from the photos alone I suspect it may have severe rust in the cowl. This is a complicated section where three different panels all join up to make the spare-tyre-hold-down-tray (not really sure what to call it - the parts manual refers to this as the 'Duct Assembly') and the metal/panels under and behind the dash area. Rust here is what usually sends these models to scrap and once it starts it is amazing how fast it spreads! If you go and check it out make sure you check right up under the dash (move the sound deadening if you have too - usually you can already see the water is leaking if there is any mould or discolouration). Hopefully I am wrong and it is simply the bonnet hinges that have broken loose but make sure you check! On a separate note the car on Craigslist is a two door sedan and will never really look like the hardtop in the Youtube clip you linked to or even a coupe as the roofline and side glass are tall like the 4 door sedans and wagons. Sorry if this seems negative but it is best to be forewarned! Who knows you may be fully prepared for a welding project! Indeed, rust is not seen in the same light in Australia as it is in the US.

Looking good Jamie! It would be fairly easy to use a later 1400/1600 rear seat backrest and 'cut' it down to fit... But I suppose they are not exactly plentiful!

Count me in for a set of 4.

The changeover to the updated model was not until April of 1977. Hence, there can be 1977 Subarus that look like the Stage 1 or Stage 11. Normally Subaru model years changeover in October, or thereabouts.

We never got the coupe/3 door in Australia and while they are known as L Series this just refers to the model range.The current Legacy/Liberty is still an 'L Series'. I would agree that the Loyale coupe shown is most likely a MY90 built in 1989. In Australia from 1989 our L Series sedan was called a Leone Royale... Not IMHO a very appealing name!

Yes... But the one in Australia has been for sale (on various sites) for a very long time so not a very good example as it never seems to sell. An indication it is priced too high, me thinks! As Bantum mentioned you have to buy on condition and it is rust that usually kills these models. If you check it out make sure you check all the metal under the dash, move the sound proofing if you have too but make sure you check it!

In Australia Subaru started racing from 1973 using GSRs in both road and rally races.No sedans until much later.

When used on cars it usually stands for Grand Sport Racing (pronounced as with the French 'Grand Prix'). This certainly fits in with early Subaru advertising for the GSR. Subaru always emphasised the concept of racing in early GSR advertising literature.

Nice choice on the early '80s Mazda seats (GLC in the US, Familia in Japan and 323 in Oz!), always loved the look of them!

Cool story! Congratulations!

You can also by a version of the Fumoto that allows fitment of a pipe/hose so you can empty the oil into a bottle. I have the plain version (its cheaper) but have never installed it! I have never had an issue with the OEM drain plug so have never bothered to fit the Fumoto. The biggest issues talked about online for these are the restricted oil flow (takes longer for the oil pan to empty) and because of the way it fits into the pan not all of the used oil can drain out. As the threads of the Fumoto completely fill the oil drain hole and they are not removed for an oil change, it tends to block the oil from completely draining from the pan. Also, for off road use, some people have suggested you may catch the release lever on rocks/dirt/mud and as it is only spring loaded it could potentially open. I have never heard of this happening however! None of this is from experience, just 'hypotheticals' I have read online.