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clean out behind the front fenders, por 15 the underbody, then spray it down with oil, keep it clean and salt free on the body. clean behind the mud flaps. all depends on how much work you want to do to keep it nice.

i wish the guy would have replied, i don`t think he liked the idea about shipping it:-\ i guess with all the scammers around, can`t blaim him.

hi guys, i know this should be under the wanted section, but i figure someone with a gen 1 brat is more likely to see it here. i am looking for a gen 1 brat, for a special project. the mainly important thing is the body. a little surface rust here and there is ok. it doesn`t have to run, but that would be nice:D i am in NY, but will travel or pay shipping for the right brat.i have $1000 to spend, and a good home for another brat.if you have one for sale, please post here, or email me at ruppenduro@yahoo.com

That thing is beautiful, my dream subaru:slobber: i have never seen one so nice. i think it looks great the way it is, but alloy wheels might help make it look a little more delux.

lol:grin: thanks for the comments guys

http://photobucket.com/albums/d118/ruppenduro/?sc=1 got some snows mounted on those alloys, still need some more cleaning. i hope to also find new chrome lugs, and center caps.let me know what you think, i think it ads a little beef:grin: some chrome stacker pipes would look good too.

nope, a touring wagon has a raised roof, kind of like a hi-top conversion van. touring wagons usually are pretty deluxe.

some pics here, i can find more if needed http://photobucket.com/albums/d118/ruppenduro/360van/

the guy who had it for sale put it on ebay, and a member in Maine on here bought it, and is onverting it to electric power, not really sure why, but i was looking into buying his old gas motor

the guy who owns that is converting it to electric power.

i probly could locate some of the pics of the sedan.it IS a nice car. nice and original 2yr old resto. i don`t know if your looking for one to mod or drive?

looks good but you need some more BEEF on those wheels, and a lift:D seriously, they look good tho

those touring wagons are sweet

did you use bondo?

i`ll take pics when its done

oh man, i want them sooo bad. nuts, i would have traded you my 360 van for one:banghead: i have to check my funds, but i probly can`t come close enough to swing it. i probly could help you find a 360.

do you guys think its cool to get thrashed:confused: , honestly i think its stupid. i have no desire to drink. i guess i`m thinking out loud, just not my thing HAPPY B-DAY:D Have a good party, and like subeman said, stay away from the car, a good friend of mine just killed himself, and a kid in another car, all because the stupidity of getting thrashed and driving:-\

i am just bondoing the one in my 78:lol: really won`t look too bad with paint, maybe i`ll paint it with a roller for texture:grin: the dash was cracked terribly and i also didn`t want to spring $100 for a coverlay.i would go like 50 maybe.

yea, i saw that on "Trucks" the tv show

i`m in for either style, coverlay preferbly.

i have to say, i loved all the vw rabbits i ever owned. the gas models were very zippy and the diesels had decent power, all of them handled great in the snow and on dry pavement, really just great all around cars. i think people use them for racing.around here the strut towers always rust out.

thanks suckerking, yes, i`m talking about a gen 2 1980 hatch 4wd with a 1600.the tranny on the 81 i`m looking at is a manual. so the tranny tunnel will be too small for a d/r?thanks for the advice, Jon

how hard would it be to convert a FWD hatch to 4wd? i am looking at an 81 ea81 fwd, and have a rusty ea71 4wd. would a ea71 s/r 4wd tranny bolt up to the ea81? i`ve never done the swap.i think the bell housings looked different.also, is the body different on fwds?or will my rear diff and susp bolt onto the fwd?any help is appreciated. i really like the FWD because its rust free and looks nice:D but i really need a 4wd:(

heres the ad for someone local, i just talked to the guy on the phone, they really don`t sound that bad. the 79 is a d/r (i guess someone put it in) the 80 was converted to a 2wd 5 speed. the 79 has some rust on the fender tops and the 80 has almost no rust.the ad: 1979 Brat. 4WD, 5-Speed and a 1980 Subaru Brat. $1000 for both. 828-645-4080. protect 1979 Brat. 4WD, 5-Speed and a 1980 Subaru Brat. $1000 for both. 828-645-4080.

i found a pretty good deal on that site. Thanks!! Beetree, do you have a online subscription?i would appreciate a phone # for one of the ads on there for a 79 brat, if not, i will buy an issue.take care, Jon