bratman18

Yeah the parts are hard to find. I have only seen one other in Maine with this style. When I saw Monstaru post these for sale when the playground was up, I jumped on it! I've always wanted the single headlight setup. I probably would have taken the single square as well but I do like the round! It's like a lot of the late 70's vehicles.

So what are your plans for it? New project?

Yeah mines covered in dirt and salt right now I hate it!! I wish I didn't have to drive it in the winter!! I also wish I could get my HG's changed!:-\ Oh yeah and welcome to the site and nice car, what have you done to it?

right! These lights were included with the stuff I bought off Monstaru! Right now I only have low beams(Haven't figured it out yet) but they are much brighter than my stock ones were!

This might be, but I'm sorry Ford made some really good tractors, my uncle has a large farm and had a john deer and a ford(don't ask me what year or size) and they were both excellent tractors, the ford looked like a pile of rust and never stopped working, my cousin worked in the woods and bought a late 80's Ford and never had an issue with it and my dad bought a New Holland and has never had an issue with it, now with that said I'm not a fan of ford but you can't argue with the many years they produced a long lasting very capable work machine and the many years that they lasted. I personally would buy a Kubota, but obviously they haven't been around for ever!:-\

Yeah the motor I have in it now is an EA81 out of an 83 or 84 hatch and the spare that I have is out of an 86 Brat so I guess by what your saying I probably have the bigger valves already. I also have SPFI so I can't really do any upgrades to that:-\ Phizinza, what do you mean wagon setting vs sedan setting? I have Loyale strut tops in my Brat so I used the existing hole in the front and then drilled to in the rear

yes good luck and let us know!!!!!

Nice lookin hatch, gonna have to get some pics when it isn't completely overtaken by snow:grin: Yeah you should do a 5 spd swap, you'd love it! And then maybe a little lift and a little bigger tires! As long as you don't go too big you'll be fine.

Well I had to learn how to do it and Monstaru had to help a little as well. I had to cut out the sheet metal between the stock quad setup. Then kind of trace the round lamp onto the existing metal and trim where needed. Then kind of figure out where everything lined up. New holes had to be drilled for the lights. They are a couple bits and pieces you have to grab off of the donor car...like the metal brackets that hold the headlight bezels and the grill in place. But it is pretty straight forward as long as you have all the pieces and parts, which Brian was kind enough to include!! And to all, feel free to copy the bumper design and I do have a couple pics of it being made if anyone wants them. Thanks for all the compliments!!

The factory lights are sealed beams but these are aftermarket that fit right in and you can change out the actual bulb...and thanks for the compliments!

:lol:Yeah I know how that is!!!! I have been picking and choosing the days that I can actually work outside on my car. I really wish I had a garage!

Reverse also goes out on the 4spd d/r. I have seen several that have gone!

looks cool!! nice find!!

Sweet! What are the plans for it? It's got some rust but not beyond repair.

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Pics? And where are you mounting it?

Yeah especially here on the east coast! I have only seen one other.

Yes make sure the axle goes on the right way. It's very easy to get it 180* off. When you put it on take your punch and make sure that slides through with ease, if it doesn't take it off and rotate it 180* and try again! Good luck!

I used a fel-pro gasket. Never tried RTV. I suppose it would work as long as you made sure not to smudge it all while putting the pan back on

Where is the pic?

Yup I love it, and thanks for helping out so much!!!

Sounds like you got a decent price, the original ones were going for around that price so the fact you got a brand new one with the extras is pretty good. I want one! Probably after my RS is paid off, I'll try to get one! I'm gonna get a wagon so I can convince the wife that it's a family car!

yeah I guess it does! Thanks yeah I like it too!

It's a custom made bumper. A friend of mine did most of the work. I love it, It's quite unique especially for a Subaru! and it certainly takes a beating and protects the front end!!

I purchased a headlight conversion "kit" from Monstaru a little while back and finally got it put on! Here are some pics, what do ya think?