So, here is my (new to me) 1984 Subaru GL Wagon FWD w/ 5 spd & 255,000 miles. I just drove over 2,000 miles from Yakima, Washington to Illinois. It will not be used at all during the winter (due to the salt used here) and I got it here just in time before the first snow.

I have a local body shop, who has seen the car & normally wouldn't touch any rust on any car (as they cannot warranty the work).... but in my case - they are making an exception. It helps that Ketone Colors' HQ is here in Huntley (so we can source/match the original paint).

My goal is to have the rust re-mediated during the next summer (a great father/son project). My family (especially my brother, the Mustang aficionado) does not understand my yearning for a decent GL/"Leone". He had his own '81 DL 4x4 4 speed (which he called "the beast") back in 1997.... but he thinks they are now a waste of time.

Ideally, I wish I had a 4x4, but beggers can't be choosers. If there is anyone out there in Subaru Land who would like to trade their 4x4 (1980 - 1991) for my Fwd, I would actually consider it. In the interim, it literally is begging to look like new again. And I'm the idiot who will do it.

Edited November 1, 20196 yr by amarine1
Fix sentences.

Sooo clean, even with that bit of door rust! The rust looks easily treatable. 

Cheers 

Bennie

Very clean & solid base for a project. It would be easy enough to find a 4wd rear cradle and a 5 speed dual range to go into it. The rear cradle will need one bracket welded on is all.