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Started fixin up all that rust. Hasn't been welded yet because i do not possess a welder. I'm going to weld it all up next week, and add some more sheet to make it look more OEM. Let me know what you think... some 2x1.5" and 3x1" tubing

Recently did some more work cutting out the cancer in the front. it's still jacked up, but I don't want to cut out everything because the structural integrity may be lost. I'm just waiting on some free time to get some square tubing and weld it all back together... and I do have the cross member bolts! they were in a ziplock baggie marked "pushbar/bumper" WE ARE GOLDEN!!! Cut out the decomposing battery box, gonna weld up another.. Day one cutting Day two cutting and RUST MORT Under the radiator, I'm not trying to cut out everything, but I may have to do a bit more work.. Opinions?

thanks for all the replies guys! i'm definitely feeling better about this now. if these are bolt holes for the push bar, bumper etc. then we are all good because i took those out a year ago and probably forgot. if its not then i'm going to shoot myself. I knew it felt a little floaty when i drove it around the block hahahahha I knew I could rely on USMB for the answers!

So, I'm back on the brat. Today I did some work, to get the brat ready for rust removal. Took out the radiator, the head lights, and the little splash guards underneath. I found some weird stuff. If you could help, I would be grateful. Heres the ol' girl in her rusty glory. What the heck is this little dangly thing right next to the oil sensor? Hopefully nothing. you can see it in a couple of the pics Is this what I think it is?! opening for a possible turbo? What is this? little object on the passengers side of the radiator, looks broken. Missing some screws maybe?! Please let me know if I am, because it doesn't look right. Both sides The gap between the sub frame and body?! on both sides..... Please don't let this be true. Then some gnarly rust......... battery box What its supposed to look like I have what looks like a lot of weird problems. some answered questions would be so awesome thanks guys. try not to judge ol shannon too hard

Regarding the stripes, if they are vinyls, you can mix some dish soap with water in a spray bottle. if you spray the water mixture on the car and lay down the vinyl, it will be easy to work with. use a piece of cardboard or plastic to push out the bubbles, and a blow dryer to dry it up. there's howto vids on youtube. i used to work at a window tint shop, its fairly straight forward... just my two cents. killer brat btw

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Thanks for the input, I have a bit more direction now.

I have an 81 brat with an ea81. the car has trouble starting and idling until its warmed up. I narrowed it down to the carb. it's missing the automatic choke cover and many components. I was going to get a weber eventually, but i would like to have some option of an inexpensive fix, so i can get it smogged. I was checking out rebuild kits, but they don't include the pieces i need. any ideas?

good luck man, i'm in the same boat. money and weather seem to be working against old subarus

can you post pictures of your dual fan assembly and wiring system (w/ temp sensor etc.)? I'm thinking about doing this, and am curious. if you don't want to because of the effort, its not a big deal

it is dual range? and i have the capability of swapping a 5 speed? the little 4wd shifter is missing the little icon so i just assumed, it had fwd and 4wd. and 5-speed compatibility, just made my day...

The dash was pretty simple to put in, more of a pain getting all the speedometer stuff in correct order. I would have done a few things differently though.

UPDATE: As I stated in my earlier post, those pics were a little behind. I did some more work, and now these are the most recent. The Fender with the huge hole, fiber glassed, and bondo-haired The fender with the little hole, fiber glassed for now... more work to come Cleaned some of the stuff I took pics of earlier, gives you a better view of whats got to be done... Will gc8 impreza struts fit? Latest predicament... vent holes, let water in, when I washed it, what would you use to plug them? Good look at jump seats and theoretical tail light configuration (if I cant find some for an 81) Let me know what you think!

Maddcelt, I took some pics for you, hopefully they will help. let me know if you need more indepth pics.

UPDATE: started doing body work, i'm a bit further than pictured, but the delay between work and pictures is me just being slow. I started off by patching some rusted out spots with fiberglass and bondo. A lot of the rust formed from a camper shell the guy had on previously Heres a before and after of the driver side, the passenger side wasn't as bad, but still horrible nonetheless. BEFORE: AFTER: I pulled off the front fenders and bumper cover to repair some rust Front Passenger Driver Passenger front fender zoom Driver side fender and bumper gaurd zoom driver side fender The empty rear tail light holes, im going to have to fab something up, im thinking black diamond plate or sheet metal with two red 4" circular trailer lights, with reverse lights mount to the bumper

DaveAP- I have only the fwd/4wd lever, I wish it had a hi/lo. Torc- I couldn't stand my rat piss heater unit so it all came out. On the dash I just painted over the vinyl/foam like 8 coats. I wish I would have pulled the foam and glassed it. It was just a "what if" it works sort of thing. How do you want that picture? Like close up of carb throttle body area without air cleaner? Thanks for the positive feedback!

Update** Got the beast running and took it around the block!!!!! Welded a broken hood latch, now it closes Put in some 92 saab seats from craigslist had to make a bracket for the seats to fit tune up and body work next

Hey all, i know this is not the "correct" forum but i was told the early brat owners might know what these plugs and wires would go to. Under the dash Under the hood Some random wires, maybe speakers? Thanks

thanks. all help has been greatly appreciated

awesome thanks man. like a plug for a diagnostic tool?

I took apart my Subaru and put it back together. I don't remember where these clips plug into (no obvious locations) and the manuals i have dont give me any information. please help me. Under the dash Under the hood, i'm thinking they are the same circuit Some random wires, maybe ground? Thanks

Hey all, I have had this brat since november and havent been putting too much time into it because of the weather. it started to clear up, so heres some progress. When i first obtained the brat it was sitting in a field, with the drivers side roll up window broken in the down position. This allowed for water and rust to develop, also letting in the elements and creatures. I started to gut it, and found out there was a family of rats living above the blower motor, pissing on everything and eating wires. i had to gut the interior, and patch wires. i have a lot more work body wise, but I am hoping that with the wiring all worked out, that a new battery will get it going. Started by using bedliner to cover a few things Turned into doing the whole interior Had to solder about 15 wires that the rats chomped through bed full o parts n sh*t SOME of the rust, i will be repairing with sheet metal ea81 in yo face more updates with progress. enjoy