turbosubarubrat Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Depends on what condtion the body is in. If the body and the interior are in good shape and doesn't need a whole lot then yah its worth a thousand. How many miles are on it? I have found three 78 brats for my dad over 3 years and all together they costed $650. One was $200, the another was $100, and the last one was $350. All of them came with canopies, 2 came with role bars and brush guards, while the other came with a winch bumper. 2 of them needed new motors one sat outside with water in for 3 years and the other sat so long that the rings got stuck the other sat 15 years and started with new gas and a battery. It all comes down to how bad you want it, like it, and the price. I love brats and i like modifying them i personally would drop a ea81 and a 5 speed dual range 4wd in one with a weber carb. plus a couple inch lift to run 14 or 15 inch rims also so the 5 speed will fit without having to cut the transmission tunel up to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old sub freak Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Sat 15 years and started with just a hot battery and fresh gas !!! i love 'em,,,best machine on the road !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 I have news coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odie Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 it's a lot easier and cheaper to fix or replace a motor than to fix body damage or rust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 C'mon! Did you get it or not? I wanna see another classic saved. In California, you'll eventually find a donor car in a pick n pull and score a $100. motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Have 4 motors ea71s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Have 4 motors ea71s You have pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belacane Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 you got it?????!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Okay guys, here it is. The car was repainted some point in it's life, but it was done pretty well. I just got done wiping it down and ripping out the speakers that were just screwed into the door panels. I also put some protect-ant (not armor-all) on all of the trim and rubber (except tires). I think the interior is pretty tired and needs help. Not sure what panels are missing, hopefully someone can shed some light. Tell me what you guys think? Really the only damage that this car has is the front passenger turn signal / fender / corner of the hood. All in all, almost zero rust and it looks damn good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/48004531@N06/sets/72157638500708473/ Edited December 9, 2013 by spicypeanut 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I'd give a grand for that. Glad you picked it up. Enjoy the journey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Yeah, looks like you got a great deal on that car. Get it running well and enjoy it. You've got a classic on your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81EA81 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) That sure is a real clean engine, the whole car is clean for that matter. I wonder, what would cause the valve to go flying out like that? Edited December 9, 2013 by 81EA81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) If you've been following this thread, I'm creating a new one in a proper location and I will attempt to document the build of my Brat. Please see thread here: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/142864-1978-subaru-brat-from-death-to-life-and-everything-in-between/ Edited December 10, 2013 by spicypeanut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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