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Sounds like you have an alternator on the way out. My hatchback did some goofy things when it started to go on it. I.E.: wipers coming on and blowing every light in the climate control and half in the cluster and my normal running headlights. I too had to drive home with the brights, alot of other pissed off drivers blinded.

Ive done just about the same thing you have with the interior on my blue brat, just not replaced everything all at once like that. Looks like a heck of a job. Keep us updated.

I want them brat seat belts. :slobber::slobber:

Thanks Jordan, She really is running alot better, gonna go right now and run some seafoam in the gas and the carb to clear out some more of that carbon buildup that was in my EGR.

Never seen blue climate controls before. I had a cb in hatchback for awhile till one day the wiring caught on fire and burnt my leg and fingers. How do you have the antanna coming back into the cab?

If memory serves me correctly, the Carter-Weber was a one barrell or something. I assume its still for sale in the "for sale" forum. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80874&highlight=buy+a+weber This a retailer a few people have used. http://www.redlineweber.com/

Wasn't it for sale on craigslist?

The one we refer to alot is the Weber, the carter-weber is a completely different thing and you don't want one of them. I rememeber the hitachi being a mess of hoses on my hatchback and to do anything was a real challenge. Luckily, I bought a brat that already had a weber on it and it makes doing spark plugs, intake gaskets, heater hoses and alternator work so much easier.

Well Rick, there really isn't much I can do besides trying to lowball the dealership into giving me a discount. Didnt charge you tax either. I had to pay 1.51 in tax on mine.

Million points for using the douching technique with a carb cleaner.

Explain to him about all the manual tranny Subes that are sitting in your driveway and that you know a thing or two about driving. And that these cars have several hundred thousand miles.

Here some of mine before I swapped over to the unbroken center console from my other BRAT. The idiot before me broke every single tab and screw hole in the console that is in the picture. It's better now. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=78422&page=2&highlight=window+crank

Thanks, been wanting to take the rotors off my 84 hatch and throw on my Brat.

How can you tell the difference, look at the side? My brat was made in 5/83.

Fixed them today, what a job! Bought a can of PB blaster this morning and put three good helpings of the stuff on the bolts. Didnt break a single one :banana: Got the manifold off and figured I would clean the EGR up since I had it off. That thing was completely clogged up in carbon buildup you couldnt see the button piece that raises the diaphram it was so bad. Also the pipe that bolts next to the egr looked like a clogged artery. Used a good can of carb cleaner on it. So after cleaning up the gasket surface and dumping a weber carb full of gas on my hoodie we put the thing back on. Hooked up all the hoses and fired it up. It must have sat there burning off coolant for at least 15 minutes and after that everything was fine. Had to re-adjust the carb since I didnt have a large vacuum leak that would hold your whole thump on. Here is the wonderful gaskets that was taken off and replaced with my OEM Subaru gaskets. Thanks for the help guys. -Kyle.

Thanks guys for the compliments on my BRAT, this thing is my pride and joy and awesome conversation topic at gas pumps. As for the camper top, the rails are a nice touch. Thought at Christmas time riggin some lights up to it and entering it in the local parade in the vintage auto division. Ive never heard of the brand and not had much luck in a google search either "Trav-A-Cap" is the name of it and has a 1-800 number but its for a home financing company. Also said it was made in Goshen Indiana if that helps. I checked the topper example pages and dont really see any that match it closely. Anyone else heard of the brand?

Wish I could find a good cosmic blue tailgate. Dont plan on lifting it, been going for a restored look.

The motor is shot in it. Been using it as another parts source. My buddy just stopped by in his WRX, took some pics for this occasion.

This is the most recent with the camper: This one is my all time favorite, my white parts brat that is off by 4 on the VIN number,

One year ago today I bought my 83 BRAT from an ad here in the for sale forum. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=66407&highlight=83+brat+gl+knoxville It was a long rainy drive out to one of the most rural areas in the state. Surprised the dude even had internet access out there along with running water. Got the thing back into Crossville and was pulling into my buddy's apartment where I had left my truck and the throttle stuck on the weber so when you started it, it was like the pedal was all the way to the floor. Took my dad and me 2 hours to figure out what was wrong with it. Here she is the day I got her: It has been the most temperamental vehicle I have ever owned. Here is the list of things Ive done to her since I bought it. Its a long one. -New 185/70R13 Tires -New wheel clips for center caps -Replaced Starter -New Alternator -New upper and lower radiator hoses -New OEM Subaru thermostat and gasket -Replaced windshield wiper motor -Replaced both t-top wind deflectors -New windshield wipers -Fixed major electrical issues under dash from ignorant previous owner -Replaced gauge cluster with one from 83 Brat with 65k -All new bulbs in gauge cluster and climate control -Replaced shifter knob with an original -New OEM Subaru clutch cable -New OEM Subaru oil drain plug and crush ring -New clutch pedal return spring -Installed original “fun roof” sticker -New heavy duty floor mats -Replaced window crank mechanisms and handles -Replaced door panels -Camper top to preserve bed -Weber carburetor -New alternator/water pump belt -New driver side CV axle -New passenger side wheel bearings. -New passenger side rear wheel bearings -New brakes front and rear -New passenger side ball joint -Re-wired front speakers from previous ignorant owner cutting them. -New rear u-joint -New heater core hoses -New throttle return spring -Original Subaru factory tool kit -Replaced rear view mirror -Replaced drivers side mirror -Replaced glove box mirror -Replaced fuel door with rust free one -Replaced fuel cap with OEM -New spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotary button. -Replaced T-Tops -Replaced Fuel Pedal -Replaced Both Seats -Replaced Entire Center Console -Obtained “Dual Range” Emblem for console -New Subaru OEM Intake Manifold Gaskets Lets hope she stays true for another 24 years.

I just bought two intake manifold gaskets from the dealer on monday, mine were like 8 dollars a piece. Its worth the investment exponentially.

Might want to have your alternator checked out. Every Sube I have owned has had alternator issues. Run it by autozone or similar place and have them check it out.

This is why I find it extremely difficult to read any post you make.

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I drove the 08 WRX when I was at the dealer getting gaskets for my BRAT on monday. I was thoroughly impressed and would instantly buy one. The full gaguge sweep is a nice touch and the red interior lighting makes for a good effect. Clutch was a little different feeling than the one in the 07 WRX that I drove back in January, took some getting used to.