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Mick,Can you post a pic of those lugnuts? Naturally,if I have extra you get the call.

Tough call. I paid $150 for one from Qman but it was all there,looks decent. Then wagonpowah sort of ripped me at the same price because he didn't say it was missing linkage and also didn't have an aircleaner...then when it got here it had a bent fitting that ONLY goes on these dual carbs so I need to hunt that down now,or make a solution. The market consists of like 6 people,maybe. The handfull of old Subaru sickos.For sure $50 is great...might go $75 but I personally have a tough time with $100 if not looking much better and complete. Sure is cool to show off once one of us gets it done and makes it look real pretty.I figured a dual K & N or something to make it look slightly trick.

That seems the only way they show up.Going to be interesting,and probably painful in some way to get these looking like new with all the right hardware. I'm also WAY interested in the lugnuts,and any centercap that may apply. I think I own at least two full sets of these.Sorry,I'm not selling any untill I know for sure that I don't need some.That'll probably be a few years when I expect to be somewhat completed with the restorations.

Andrew.....road trip!!!!

Just sent email and PM I'll call you a little later in the day.

Come on guys,we're all from the rust zone here. He's asking about WRX's,so I doubt he'll want an EA81 anything,plus how many are left around? For what he already owns I'd have to resist preaching from the heart.Otherwise I'd join in with the EA81 guys. Already owning 2 of the most dutiful vehicles and asking about a WRX I'd say you're looking for a little thrill.If you've got the money then go for it,get the WRX.

uhh,thanks for the advice but we're not talking about Maine or your neck of the woods.This is south Jersey and there really isn't much logging going on right now,trust me.If you knew what the Pine Barrens was like you'd understand.But thanks for your concern. Also there's plenty of turn offs.I'm extremely familiar with the trails now and I can't think of a spot where there's no pull over access for anywhere near a mile.I'm thinking our friend in NJ took that Chevy can,I mean van,down the logger's trail a few years back,at least. Road names?? Nah,no road names there.You'd be smart to get the topographic map in this place.I paid the $15 or whatever it was and I swear it's the BEST way to navigate since there's no signs and little in the way of landmarks to get your bearings. Last time we were there my son and I were there on Sunday after BlueBaja,LeakingOil,and hocrest went home on Saturday night.We found trails we'd missed and were able to find our way around super easy with the map and the sun in the sky. But Frank (BlueBaja)is an excellent guide and kept the speeds REAL interesting!! We were haulin' hyde on Saturday!We ate so much dust it was insane.

Right on John! I know both of you guys are high on my list of folks I'd like to see when we get out west.Crab legs and Subaru parts....mmmmmmm.

Nice steering wheel too.

WOW THat's what I want!!!! Only drop it into a late 70's Coupe...or wagon,more likely.

So now you'll be shredding sitting down. That kite surfing stuff,well,I don't know if I should be jealous/envious or what...I mean I sure can relate,and I can absolutely feel myself doing it when I watch,but I'm probably never going to try it unless somebody lends me their rig and gives me good hooch first. Just kidding,I'd do it sober,youbetcha! No board right now but I sure wasn't going to give up my rigs.All I need is my next stick and back on a plane. Making the time for OBX,that's my dilema.Perhaps if we combo'd up vacation time with our friends then we'd not have to go visit them inland (phooey!!!) and all be together where I'm in my element....the shore!OBX!!!Hope to see you around. Phil, There's not much logging going on these days at the Barrens that I know of.I went at least two times last year,or was it three?I did a quicky on my way back from MD as well as two regular meets.We camp sometimes over at the Batso area.We've run into Enduro M/C events and a mega horse riding event,but no loggers so far.They probably aren't working on the weekends.My one weekday visit was quick but I did go all the way through from the ranger station at Atsion (where we start from on our meets) to the "village" on the other side.Was quiet,very quite. Check the Meet/Greet forum for a PB meet this spring,if not sooner. Keep healthy and we'll all see each other in the spring. Carlisle is going to be a tough one again for me.Looking like my cousin's wedding on Saturday,but I'll most likely go down for Sunday if that's the case.

Corky is right about the taxes,displacement,Italy,etc.... but i love my 1600's power in my 4WD wagon.It's pretty remarkable.I know they're dogs in automatics.Of course my car has only 86k on it. Now if this EA71 came fuel injected I'd be checking shipping.....and pounding my head thereafter. Europeans don't get what we do,for the most part.And they get nifty little engines like 1300's and 1500's,etc.We should have those cars here too.

motor mounts tranny mounts oil pump gaskets,seals (for pump rebuild and install) exhaust studs and nuts accesory belts valve cover gaskets

Todd,can I get one of those stickers?? Call me sometime soon,Friday night or Saturday.Thanks Hats off to Brian for this awsome offer!!! I'm pretty hooked up with manuals,but the one I just lost of eBay would be cool.I'm looking for the '77 issues that apply to the early '78's.

Yup,there's a few but we're a rough breed to catch. Sometimes we do the NJ Pine Barrens for trail riding.Some water action if you want it but nothing scary,usulally. We've been looking for trails to use in western NE,eastern NY.

You might be able to score some axles and have the shipped to the mechanic,and forget just repacking. When the car is tuned up properly the oil light won't go on,or shouldn't.Probably needs a little tweeking,etc. Warm it up,drive normal till it's warm,then wind it out on the highway.I'm guessing it'll idle a lot better with the oil light out when you hit the stop at the exit. 400 miles you said,right? Does the heat work?Might want to make sure.Those cars weren't as windproof as later Subies.Plus the heater core could be clogged.Better to know now.Maybe think about having the mechanic install a T fitting for flushing.He can do the flush and you can easily do it after that as needed. Good luck

Any word on the manufacturer? Those centercaps are so period! Cars like the Capri,countless English cars,some other Euro's,etc. all came with some similar centercaps back from the mid 60's through the early 70's Mostly of the sport models but the trend even went out to family sedans,etc.

Well Darren,we've got a little problem here on the east coast.The people mostly suck.That's not to offend our people here on the USMB but Subaru owners on this coast could give a rat's tail about meeting each other and many could care less about keeping their car on the road more than 5 years anyways. Actually,a small group gets together up this way at least a couple of times a year.We usually go to the NJ Pine Barrens for trail riding at least once,and maybe a party/get together for a cause here or there.And we've recently gathered at Carlisle PA,where they host mega national car shows.We meet there,or try to,the third weekend of May every year for the Import/Kit-Repli Car Show.Every year it's the third weekend of May. We've kicked around a meet at OBX,which I feel is the true,most perfect place to get folks from Maine to Florida to attempt to make.It's a truely beautiful place,most of us on the east coast have been there or at least know of it's natural beauty and of course....DRIVING ON THE BEACH!!!! I'm a surfcaster and windsurfer when I can make some time.I'd love to be back at OBX. Also,there's the occasional yard run,but you running newer vehicles probably wouldn't be interested....mostly up in PA for that.

OK.let me contact the mud man and see where we are.

Subaru wire wheels from the 70's....not your grandad's E series Jaguar. Of all the early mag wheels I'd say these must be the most rare.Any opinions on that? With all the big money around here you'd think all Subarus had them in lower Fairfield County.But I really can't recall any of our Subarus ever having them.Or seeing them on the road. I'd pay a good $150+ for a set if they were restorable,and had the center caps.

Boone and places around the western hills,that's the part of NC still holding a few oldies.Forget about the rest of the state.You'd be real lucky to find one there.I did see a running '76 near Winston Salem back a few years.

Tailgatewagon also mentioned he might be making an eastward trek in February....although that thought scares me a little. My '73 came across the top of the country last winter and I was glued to the weather channel and the computer.But Pat (NorthWet) is THE MAN and delivered in grand fashion!! It got here with 12 states worth of red clay and road sand/salt but man am I happy. If a second board member brought a second fairly rustfree vehicle across the country I'd surely bless the day the USMB was created Oh man,I just remembered I still have to send Pat his ratchet set!!

Tough call to make right now.I'd like to see pics of it and see what Mudrat can do for me for starters. For sure Russ I'll toss you something for it,and not just like $50 either.Let me see what it looks like and consider all the options.Shippers are real pricey when they have to go through NYC or even anywhere around it.Jon,you're probably a good $200 cheaper,I'm guessing,so maybe if we do this together we'll have it go to your place.....all in time.Let's see what Mudrat says,after Russ gives an OK. I'm certainly not sore about any dealings anywhere on this board,so don't anyone fret that I'm upset about anything related to this post thread. That means you too,Russ,I'm not barking here,just checking to see if we can still make things happen. Cheers!

Russ,there's big difference between: ....and FREE. I sure wish I'd known that this time around.We disconnected our deal twice.Once because you decided you might try to keep it and then again when I recently backed out after learning you were looking for (above quote).I'd offered to be sure to toss you something for it.I just got scared off by the $$ figure. So everyone is on the same page....we did talk about this car a few months back,right?I've heard plenty for supposedly cutting in on deals.Still yet to see proof of it,but there's been plenty said. I dropped talking to Mudrat about this,but I can probably get him to grab it like we originally planned. My phone is not with me tonight so I can't call you and it'd do no good to call me.Let me know what's up and if I should call John or what.Thanks

Yes,Congrats!! Don't fret! For one thing there's several of us well experienced with the 1400 engine you have. THe first 1400's were VERY prone to headgasket failure and warped heads.The revised edition which I believe you have is more reliable but still not what the 1600 is. The 1300 was a total workhorse and I believe was called the best engine displacement/config for fuel efficiency by some well known brainiac I can't recall right now.The 1400 was punched out and many believe the material removed was enough to cause the excess heat and pressure on the cylinder sleeve,which loosened it and made it slop around and chew up headgaskets and cause warpage. Then they decided it was time for the US market to get automatics and very soon,4WD,so they revised the 1400 to the bored,2 port exhaust version which carried on,and on,and on......well,that reason and the fact that they were replacing heads and gaskets faster than ....... Good luck,hang in there.The price you paid really wasn't bad at all. I sold a 37k '76 sedan for $2,000 and it's now sitting in Sweden,so there's certain folks who'll go all out for these things.Just have to wait it out sometimes.But,I really hope you never have to sell it. Email me as you need to. Paul