roadtojoy123 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 [/img] just picked it up a couple days ago. any info regarding TLC for the new sOOb would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suberdave Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Awesome Brat!!! -=Suberdave=- http://www.suberdave.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Really nice. Best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 :slobber:how dare you tease us with what appearse to be a showroom condition brat!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Now that's one sweet looking '82 BRAT. ME likes!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockettbrat Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Very nice brat! I'm jealous! Please dont tell us you got it cheap! Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 drool. i will trade ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Nice super clean Brat I'm a really jealous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 That is a score! Once in a life time find! All it needs is mirror's changed and a center cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 That is a score! Once in a life time find!All it needs is mirror's changed and a center cap. Kinda like the Chrome mirrors meself... Didn't notice the cap missing though, to busy drooling over the rest of it I guess. I happen to have one of those if you want it, send me a PM if you do. Also just noticed the gas cap, it be flat where most wheren't. Hmmm... Need to find a pic of one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 HUBBA HUBBA!!! can we see the inside and under the hood???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 [/img] just picked it up a couple days ago. any info regarding TLC for the new sOOb would be awesome. Jesus i bet most of you guys are droolin. Im quoting this one so we can see the pictures again. That is the nicest looking brat ive ever scene. Awsome find you must of spent 5k on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Kinda like the Chrome mirrors meself... Didn't notice the cap missing though, to busy drooling over the rest of it I guess. I happen to have one of those if you want it, send me a PM if you do. Also just noticed the gas cap, it be flat where most wheren't. Hmmm... Need to find a pic of one.... My brat has the same style gas cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/TomRhere/82%20BRAT/?action=view¤t=82BRATPSR.jpg Bad angle, but you can see the gas cap. This is an old pic of my '82, and most pics I've seen of other '82's had simular gas caps. Link to other pics, from baccaruda's sale ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c264/TomRhere/82%20BRAT/?action=view¤t=82BRATPSR.jpg Bad angle, but you can see the gas cap. This is an old pic of my '82, and most pics I've seen of other '82's had simular gas caps. Link to other pics, from baccaruda's sale ad. yeah i actually bought one from barracuda. I think.,...i'm not sure...but i think this style was a brat only thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Brats have body colored flat gas doors that are not like anything else EA81. The ones above are for sedans, coupes, or hatches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Brats have body colored flat gas doors that are not like anything else EA81. The ones above are for sedans, coupes, or hatches. yeah thats what i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtojoy123 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 thanks guys! shes in pretty amazing condition.I wont say I got it for cheap, as ive seen my share of >1000 brats, I def. got a good deal.ill try to post pics of the engine and interior in a little bit. aside from the requisite cracked dash, missing a/c vent grille, faulty dome light(probably just need a bulb), the interior is in like-new condition. the t-tops lil locker bars are pretty sticky. are t-tops and other interior parts(dash) hard to find? any info on fixing is greatly appreciated. also has a small leak on oil pan, probably junky gasket. is replacing the gasket straight-forward? do i have to pick-n-pull the gasket or is there a good place to find em online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 It looks like it's been well cared for but I'd suggest: Oil and filter change. Change transmission and rear diff oils. Flush and replace antifreeze mixture. New sparkplugs (use only NGK) and air filter. Replace fuel filter (the one down by the fuel pump) and the fuel separator (looks like a fuel filter in the engine compartment). I know this is all pretty routine, but if you don't know the history of past work, this pretty well starts you off without missing the obvious. Find a copy of How to Keep your Subaru Alive so you can enjoy working on your new treasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 thanks guys! shes in pretty amazing condition.I wont say I got it for cheap, as ive seen my share of >1000 brats, I def. got a good deal.ill try to post pics of the engine and interior in a little bit. aside from the requisite cracked dash, missing a/c vent grille, faulty dome light(probably just need a bulb), the interior is in like-new condition. the t-tops lil locker bars are pretty sticky. are t-tops and other interior parts(dash) hard to find? any info on fixing is greatly appreciated. also has a small leak on oil pan, probably junky gasket. is replacing the gasket straight-forward? do i have to pick-n-pull the gasket or is there a good place to find em online? T-top locker hardware will clean up with WD-40. T-tops show up on ebay all the time (I have a spare in my garage). You can likely fix the oil pan leak by snugging up on the bolts with a phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten; that'll just make it worse. There's a trick to replacing the gasket by removing the oil pan without pulling or raising the engine. Check the USRM or do a search. I've done it but I've forgotten the trick. I think the oil pan and valve cover gaskets are still a dealer item. Check with Jason in Parts at the former Auburn Subaru (Toll free: 1-866-528-5282). Good discounted prices and reasonable shipping. The dash from an EA81 wagon will fit your Brat. Don't take that job on lightly. I've done it with Turbone's help on our Brat and it took the two of us close to 10 hours to do it. If you have a cracked windshield and you're planning on having it replaced, remove it, replace the dash and then install the new windshield. It'll save you some time. Once you replace the dash, give it a coat of armoral every now and then to keep it from cracking again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 No real trick for the oil pan. There are holes drilled in the engine crossmember in the right places to get at the back bolts/screws. You can fit a phillips screwdriver up the holes and remove all the back bolts. There is enough clearance to pull the pan without raising the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtojoy123 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 good to know about the EA-81 dash swap. if your looking to get rid of the spare t-tops, i might be interested. Ill have to snoop around for the oil pan trick, as that will be first on the list of things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtojoy123 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 well theres the "trick" or lack thereof. thanks hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubi2 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 nice ride i like those rims man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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