Dirk Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks man. Don't look too close. Its not all that flash but then neither is the rest of the car. Oh yeah. Other stuff i've just done is: Replace a CV boot and convert to electronic igition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541mookie55 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 old guy: I am presently semi- restoring a 1981 subaru station wagon gl 4x4. I had a 91 mazda protege with a five speed and double overhead cam engine. I loved that car, hopefully I can make this subie close to the mazda. Four wheel drive is a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 TA DA! Holy friggen woodgrain batman that is friggen sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Is that the Lime Green car? That is amazing sir, very well done. Does fit in well with the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugs Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I weberized the BRAT...Never worked with carburetors before. It was pretty straight forward and simple. Got it dialed in fairly well. I just followed the " weber sticky" Now I have a lot of clean up to do. Get rid of all that emission vacuum line crap, the EGR,, evap canister etc. I am totally amazed at what a huge difference that it makes. No more crappy anemic Hitachi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xman Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I got tired of getting the wrong gaskets for my hitachi, so I cut my own from a piece of gasket paper. Then reassembled the 2 barrel and got it ready to reinstall. I'll do that tomorrow night and cross my fingers that it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87glsubie Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 well i havent been on in a while but i freshened her up a bit. did a scuffn shoot. fresh super white for i believe was a new nissan altima white or somthing dont members though. and i flat backed some pieces. the grill, emblems hatch pieces. retinted the tail lights. And i did that garden trim fender flare trick haha it actually looks great of course 11 dollars is a big incentive. sealed the gaps between the fender and flare with some white caulk. might hit the caulk with some touch up paint to match test fit. finished : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Great Paint Job! ... Nice Lookin' Subie! Those are 15" Rims, isn't it? ... Could I Ask more info about the Tire Size? Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudduck Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I replaced the 4wd button on my shifter with a toggle swith mounted on the dash. Also replaced my leaky throttle body gasket on my Loyale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I put mine back together With help from a friend we got the BRAT back together for the most part. It still needs a motor mount drilled out and bolted down and a few little things done like filling the cooling system and bolting on the starter but otherwise, IT'S DONE Now I'm gonna pop on the chrome trim, bolt in the seats, drop the canopy on and be ready to roll after getting it to run Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxy Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Added power windows to the Brumby,had to relocate the regulator mounting holes and use the sliding rail sections from the original windows because what I adapted actually once lived in a mid nineties Liberty wagon(Legacy in the US) Power window gear is scarce here in Australia and I figured why use something hard to get and old to boot and worn out,hence Later Subaru power window bits. When located correctly the helper spring lines up with an appropriate recess but spacers and different hole locations were needed. I have a collection of spacers and both Tig and Mig welders so it was easy for me each window fitment took about 40 minutes. Wiring was custom using only a 40 amp relay and some Mitsubishi Lancer rear door switches,though any with a five wire setup that reverses polarity will work. No control unit needed after all they never used them in early Mustangs etc just figure out the wiring,best thing ever being able to wind down the passenger window easily from the centrally located switches. Remember the conversion is not bolt in but not that hard for some of you guys when you can not source bolt in parts for earlier vehicles,the only tricky part was the wiring due to the Subaru motors only being 2 wire and hence needing polarity switching switches to reverse direction up and down.There are I'm sure other switches available from a junkyard that will work as well but they must have at least 5 wires per switch to be the correct type. Now all I have to do is re trim the door panels because of the hole where the winder once was or check out some Camaro type caps to plug the holes as GM did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlefish Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 wifey ran scca rallyx at stratton vt in her 02 obw. stuck it in first, and managed to hit almost every boulder. broke the plastic undertray, nerfed the left side wiring harness. big smiles. skid plates are in next week. stickers are already on. planning on upcoming events at n.e dragway, nhms... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruWagon87 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Drove the wagon up to my mom's where it's gonna sit for the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Parked my legacy because it has to many issues to be safe anymore Hopefully when I get some money I can fix it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagen Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 took delivery of a set of fender flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darsdoug Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I replaced the thermostat with a 192F . Checked the plate on the driver's door pillar and it say's date of manufacture - Oct. 90 My new registration says "91" I finally got rid of the wheel bearing noise after changing out the left front wheel bearing over at Todds. Named my sub: Rusty-the Infamous Rust Wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I replaced the thermostat with a 192F . Checked the plate on the driver's door pillar and it say's date of manufacture - Oct. 90 My new registration says "91" That's very common. Most cars are made the year before they're model year. My 96 legacy was made oct 95. My 89 GL was made jul 88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Just got back home from a roughly 500 mile round trip to get the '88 Wagon from BoxerBob. Got lots to do to it to get it drivable again, but it's a good solid platfrom to start with, unlike the last '88 Wagon I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Congrats on the new Wagon Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 That's very common. Most cars are made the year before they're model year. My 96 legacy was made oct 95. My 89 GL was made jul 88. Its september and on is the next year, ie, 08/09=2009, 09/09=2010 model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Pile O' Parts! Rear Disc conversion FINISHED, actually it is really friggen easy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis_Toboggan Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Sold the GL and got a jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Changed the oil finally after being 6K miles overdue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Put my '86 Brat away for the winter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 found a way to put this in the garage 03 Baja 5spd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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