projectRX Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I was at a junkyard yesterday looking for some trim on my 96 legacy and some guy just about crapped his pants after he saw my wagon. He started telling me they only made 150 cyclops eye equipped Subarus because they were trying them out in 1980. He called it a "snow finder". These arent that rare are they??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoch Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I think there must have been more than 150 of them. I know the 1981 wagons were equipped with the "passing light". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectRX Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Ya they were standard on some years of 4wd soob's im finding, but what about 1980? Were they standard then ? Mine also has the "passing light" and is stock from what markjw told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIM Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 There's alot more than 150 of em, My 80 GL had one and i was surprized to find that my 82 Came with one as well. ~Dayten~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectRX Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 No im just talking about in 1980 only since it was the first year. It makes sence that they might have only made a few but 150?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 in 1980 all 4wd GL wagons had them. It's in the Brochure My old '80 GL Ski Wagon had one. These are what got 'em 1980 GL 4WD Wagon 1981 GL 4WD Wagon, GL 4WD Hatch 1982 GL 4WD Wagon, GL 4WD Hatch, GL Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 They were standard on many 4WD GL's from '80 to '82. They were officially called "passing lamps" in 80/81, and then "center lamps" in '82. They are not at all any more rare than an '80 to '82 4WD GL. I have two of the 80/81 lamps in my garage and one of the '82 style..... and I only hit the yards about once a month. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I've got one retrofit into my '82 Dl Brat, and 3 others in my garage... so I guess that means that after McBrat, GD, and Myself there's only 139 left out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86HatchShelby Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have 4 in my garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 so that leaves 135 un-accounted for... I know Mellow Yellow has one in his Brat so we're down to 134 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Ive got 2 and I saw one at the j-yard yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 131... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Both of my '82 GL wagons had them. I'm not sure how practical they really are... but I love them. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 i keep thinking this is needed on my 85 brat just to light the rural highway and keep me from hitting a deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 retro fitted one onto my 82 BRAT and I have another one sitting in the garage complete w/oem switch. saw another one in the JY about 1/2 a year ago.. that brings it down to 128:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubPar Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Yeah, the "snow finder" center lights are really rare. They only work when it's snowing, and they emit a special type of light that allows you to see through snowflakes, even in a blizzard. I heard there were only 15 made, and I've only ever seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I hear they can see through dust and even skirts... but only cotton ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I had one other 1980 wagon besides the one I sold to ProjectRX. It had the same passing lite on it. Personally,I think out of all the years the passing lite was available, the '80 model had the nicest looking one.Heavy duty lookin' chrome piece with a nice factory blue inlay. Its much more substantial than the one on my '82 wagon which is just a plastic door with a subaru badge glued on. Still very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I have one... for some reason... The only 2nd gen I think I've owned was a DL and had no center lamp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ettev Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I just fit one from a 1982 wagon into my 1985 Brat. Starts on page 5. Check it out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905545@N07/sets/72157605926523746/detail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I just fit one from a 1982 wagon into my 1985 Brat. Starts on page 5. Check it out:http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905545@N07/sets/72157605926523746/detail/ That looks awesome! Thats something i'd like to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootleaf Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I was at a junkyard yesterday looking for some trim on my 96 legacy and some guy just about crapped his pants after he saw my wagon. He started telling me they only made 150 cyclops eye equipped Subarus because they were trying them out in 1980. He called it a "snow finder". These arent that rare are they??? I just bought me an 82 GL wagon. It has the light from the factory. I am so happy with my suub, it is all original with 54k... really only 54k miles garage kept all its life!! Was only driven about 4000 miles in the past 16 years. I am only the third owner. Looks like new inside still, and the original paint is still glossy! I am gushing over this thing! Everything works... even the cyclops!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefgeoff Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Does anyone have a passing lamp they can sell to me? I want to put one in my 80 Brat dl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Brat Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Yes they are cool! I am looking for a working timer that mounts on the right strut tower. The timer enables voltage for a small amount of time to open and close the electric door that covers the center light. The door has to be fully open for the light to come on via an limit switch. This keeps heat from the light from melting or discoloring the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 i have one in my garage , someday it will make it into my 81 gl wagon ...125 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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