I was wondering what the deal is on a brat that has no t tops, just a solid roof. was this a option ? i found a local brat that looks to be in very good shap but it has a solid roof. also where should i look for rust, i can seem to find any anywhere and i did look under the rocker panels. where does it like to hide ? thanks for the help. tharmal

ya this one is a gl but no fun tops, but NO rust also . its a auto. i have a tranny with hi low ,clutch ect, how hard is it to make it a manual .thay want 1000 for it. it is super super cleen !

i dont know, i have not open the hood yet. it just may be !

the only reason i say its a gl is because of the emblem on the rear of the tailgate, i have not bought it yet, i just found it it has been sitting in a driveway for a long time. i need to get a hold of the owner. my friend talked with him a while back and he said he would take a grand for it. that's as far as it went we never looked under the hood or opened any doors yet

Little caveat:

 

In 84 some auto GL Brats came solid roof. Old guy I worked with had one.

VIN # can be found on the driver's side of the dash near the windshield or on a plate along the driver's side door pillar. Also check the title; model should be listed there.

 

Also, the DL version only had a single range tranny as opposed to a dual range (hi/lo) for the GL model. I really don't know what came with an automatic. The GL logo is available on ebay and could have easily been changed.

 

Automatic tranny might also denote it's a turbo engine since the turbo brat only came with an automatic tranny.

 

Look for rust under the body where the muffler exits. If the exhaust is compromised, exhaust gases mix with the moisture in the air and form acid which rusts out that area. Not structurely significant but a pain to fix.

 

Regardless of whether this is a DL or GL, if the body is rust free $1000 is a good price. Engine, transmission, suspension, and such can all be replaced with parts from an early wagon which can be found all the time in wrecking yards. This sounds like a fine project car if you are inclined to spend the time on it.

In my opinion, and some might not agree with me. The t-tops really make the BRAT. You would be a lot happier if you have them.

vin # jf2at53b4ef503882

 

BOUGHT IT FOR 800.00 NO RUST, DROVE IT HOME ! RUNS AWESOME

Edited March 27, 200917 yr by thermalsurfing1

You need to post pictures.

i will asap.its the light blue, no ttops but with all the rain here it seems like a good idea!. i was wondering if can someone can do a carfax for me. thanks

 

JF2AT53B4EF503882

Year/Make/Model: 1984 SUBARU BRAT GL

Body Style: PICKUP

Engine Type: 1.8L L4 2BL

Manufactured In: JAPAN