Saturn5rocket Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The interior of my 1984 Brat was Arizona sun baked. The sun visors are partially melted and the heater vents are all broken/missing pieces. I've had no luck locating anything in junkyards or online. Are there parts from other vehicles that are similar in size that would fit the brat?? I'm planning on taking some measurements and heading to a boneyard. Just curious if anyone has done this before, so I can pin point vehicles that will work?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornleyjacob Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Good Luck! Those vents are near impossible to find from what I understand. Wish someone would measure and 3D print them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec0y13 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Just about all the subarus of the early 80's have the same /interchangeable Dashbord. Although, many have slight differences in the vents and gage clusters. It may be easier to find something like an 83-84 GL wagon. They are far more commom and the parts you're looking for will be a perfect fit. (the sedan and 2D hatch will also work for like years) On the Bad side, those vents are fragile and most of the subaru's from that era lost them long ago. hmmm as a long term thought. My vents are good. I'm gonna pull out my whole dash and replace it with a custom built one eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornleyjacob Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I plan on doing that same thing eventually decoy13... what are your plans for a replacement? I been thinking to make a nice metal one... something to bust foreheads on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The price to be paid for rust free. Good luck on the vent louvers. My garage kept brat is the only set ive ever seen that arent rotten. But im in Arizona so perhaps elsewhere this is not such an issue. Visors are tough to find too but ive found them or u could modify or create your own. Vents as far as I know only come from ea81 cars: 80-89 hatch, 80ish-84 sedan wagon coupe, 82-87 brat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sch3nk2k4 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Good Luck! Those vents are near impossible to find from what I understand. Wish someone would measure and 3D print them. Believe it or not I am in the process of doing this. I tore apart my '82 dask and have been working on getting the vents specifically printed. I have my own printer so its not that bad. I am waiting to confirm proper workmanship and quality before offering them up, and honestly I'm months away from that. But it is in the works! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The interior of my 1984 Brat was Arizona sun baked. The sun visors are partially melted and the heater vents are all broken/missing pieces. I've had no luck locating anything in junkyards or online. Are there parts from other vehicles that are similar in size that would fit the brat?? I'm planning on taking some measurements and heading to a boneyard. Just curious if anyone has done this before, so I can pin point vehicles that will work?? I have a set of tan visors if you are intersted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornleyjacob Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Believe it or not I am in the process of doing this. I tore apart my '82 dask and have been working on getting the vents specifically printed. I have my own printer so its not that bad. I am waiting to confirm proper workmanship and quality before offering them up, and honestly I'm months away from that. But it is in the works! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5rocket Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 I have a set of tan visors if you are intersted. I'm looking for blue ones, but I'm sure they could be painted?? How much do you want for them?? Condition?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5rocket Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Believe it or not I am in the process of doing this. I tore apart my '82 dask and have been working on getting the vents specifically printed. I have my own printer so its not that bad. I am waiting to confirm proper workmanship and quality before offering them up, and honestly I'm months away from that. But it is in the works! My dash is out of the car and I'm currently restoring it. So, I would be interested when you get them sorted :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornleyjacob Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Tan can be dyed to blue with RIT dye. Won't be exact but it will be close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GL puppy Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Is there an update on the 3D printed vanes? I am in need of a full set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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