[window question]

Next, take a length of 1/8" to 1/4" rope and insert it around the gasket inserting it into the lip of the gasket that will hold it to the body. Start and end the rope at the bottom center. With someone holding the window and gasket in its exact place on the outside, start pulling the rope. Always pull towards the center of the window and the corners might require you to make a circular motion to get the rope thru. As you pull, have the person on the outside lightly SLAP the window with a flat hand to set it in place.

 

I have to replace the quarter glass on my '91 Loyale. Is the point of inserting/pulling out the rope to "open" the groove running around the outside of the gasket so that it seats on the metal lip?

 

Also, any advice on removing this gasketed quarter glass from a donor at the junkyard? Should I just cut the gasket with a sharp knife and peel it away?

 

Thanks for any tips!

[Rescued BRAT]

Wow, that's a beauty!

 

[what say you - 78 brat]

Well, Crabman, you're convincing me. I do drive about 10 mi a day on the interstate in Denver @ 70 mph or so, but it sounds do-able. I do understand that the handling/creature comforts will be something less than modern :-\ ...

 

I'm going to see how far they'll come down on price--if so, I'll take the plunge; if not, I'll have to wait until I have a garage so I can start from a cheaper one--more of a project car than daily driver.

 

Thanks again all!

[what say you - 78 brat]

OK, sorry for the newbie questions, but thanks for all of the opinions/information!

 

What's incorrect about the grille--the silver, rather than black color?

 

Speed seems to be a subjective thing... I remember feeling like my Loyale was fast when I learned to drive in it:lol:. But is the EA71 going to be a disappointment--even with a Weber? I ride motorcycles for my "speed quotient" and don't really rely on my car for that; I just want to be sure I can keep up with traffic when I need to.

 

On a separate note, here's why I'm attracted to a Brat: I like simplicity, and would like to have a car I can work on (even if only fiddling with the carburetor or changing the brakes). Brats are just so straightforward! No funny business, no excess, just a great little Subaru engine, two seats (er, maybe four), and a bed. (And 4WD to boot!) I'd love to hear how others first became attracted to their Brats...

[what say you - 78 brat]

What do you think of this Brat for sale? Pricing seems to be difficult for a restored one. I'm thinking of selling my 91 Loyale and using it as a daily driver.

 

 

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