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Some of the 70's cars have very similar belt housings.And the reciever ends are even more similar,almost the same part it seems. Good luck,let us know what happens if you try some on your Brat.

Todd and I are interested as well as the other 70's owners I'm sure. Not to bust stones but you said nothing rusts here.....guess the rack didn't listen to that.At least your cars stay reasonably healthy.Up here I'd truely appreciate a rust free body.Those racks were made right here in CT for Subaru.I'm hoping to find a stash of them someday.I've got someone who knows some of the old mfg.'s personel and hopefully we'll find out if new ones still exist somewhere. My '78 was rustproofed so it's one of a very very very few that survived.Wagon78 has his up here too but it was originally from a more drier climate,not the west,but not the salty New England area either. I need a few things for my '78 too.I'll be in touch soon.

I want a full report on the Skipper's bountiful land of vehicles upon returning,please.LOL

When I had two '75's side by side I could plainly see that the underbodies are a little different.All due to the 4WD. I still think it can be done.Infact,if I get this '75 coupe I'm going to make the attempt.Probably use an SPFI EA82 if I can wedge it in there.The R and D will be fun I'm sure.THose coupes have such a flat bottom.Probably just weld a subframe in like the Gen II Brat lift that Bruce from Maine has(zrBrat,used to be on the old board). Please post,whoever does the deed first.Miles,you done this yet?

Currently finding rotted fuel pumps in SPFI cars out east here.You guys are a little less humid/less rust I assume. There's plenty more to check but that stands out lately.My '87-89 cars have been great.SPFI is simple and efficient enough. Good luck with it.

Skippppppppeerrrrrrrr! If you sse this bud,did you shave that thang for me....uhhh, the flywheel that is?

Will do Johnny.... Witte has a 6cyl wagon that was once an EA82.It's an ongoing project that he left at his old residence.Hopefully I get him his 5 lug stuff before the car gets to his new crib.

Cold keeps me moving more.No heat....heat bad...chemical heat very bad,used them for hunting....paying for heat for a space that is mostly used as storage is bad......it's a 16' x 40' or so space with 12' ceiling and drafty overhead door.A space heater would take my money and laugh at me.Only time that worked was when I had the band practicing up front and I used plastic/tarps and made an enclosed space that somewhat held heat.That and beer made it bearable. These months are the worst.By the middle of March it'll all be over. Stopped up there tonight.Inside temp was about 38 degrees F. I think my beer that I grabbed was warmer than the room.

SPFI Turbo? Did I miss something here? Great Brat,great project. And let's all give Miles a round of applause too kids.....

LMAO,you kids up there are too damn much. Y'know,I've got a plow..... Gotta get that thing installed on something before the season is over.I just want to see if I can deal with it on a daily basis and also see if I can make some dough.And so people can laugh at my car.

Indeed,very nice work.I'd love to have that ride here in snotty Fairfield county,CT.All your rides sound outstanding. I'm all for this idea.Heck,I've dreamed about this sort of thing plenty of times.I like what Jason has to say. My thoughts,not sure of any of this working perfectly: EA71 or EA81 w/SPFI and D/R 5spd,cut axles,rear disks. I'm sure you'll have something to show soon. As for finding one and having your way with it,so to say,I'm all for it.But if you waste a perfectly good example of say a '75 4WD wagon that could be restored then I'd disagree.Good luck.Personally I want to see a '72-5 coupe lifted and 4WD.Could make the Hatch Patrol nervous and scared,LOL

So,I'm wrapping up the day,putting away tools with one guy and the other guy I work for lately calls.Naturally he needs me to help him tonight for a couple of hours,tomorrow(Todd's Day ) and Saturday.I can't pass up work so I'll be messing with Todd's tranny tonight in my workshop with no heat.Thankfully I've got a little liquid body warmer there. This is a perfect example of my life.I can't wait to get back into a normal routine-40 hours-life after work,that sort of blessed monotony. Thanks everybody for your understanding.Onward!

'75 is the first year of 4WD.To find one and ruin it would absolutely keep you off my Christmas card list.....but I'd still like to see what you do to it.The wagon is the only 4WD available up to the Brat. There's a difference in the unibody from a 2wd and 4wd wagon.I've had them side by side('75's) and they are different but you can probably make a conversion with a little effort.I have a complete '75 4WD drivetrain with suspension,not pretty but functional that you can have for a song.Long distance between us though. Feel free to email about 70's cars,parts,info,etc.

Gabe,if you see this,send my pumps or at least one to this guy,He needs it more than I do. Feel free to write him and point him to this post if needed.

Hang tight everyone. I know you guys see me post here and think "that Moose moron is pee pee'ing me around...." Not so.It's zero degrees,I'm in the middle of a thousand things and have 2 kids and a mother inlaw that does not drive,etc,etc,etc..... Todd,you're #1.Tomorrow I put an all out effort to get that thing at least ready to be picked up if not on its way entirely.You're the one guy who hasn't paid entirely and I'm sure you appreciate me getting your tranny out before others.I understand the car us a lump that sits in your way.Very sorry,I'll make it up with a 57k tranny and a sweet price. Kurt,your slider is next after.Witte is immediately after that.This guy deserves a medal.He paid well over a year ago.God bless that guy!!!!....of course his car is many miles away so he's not freaking out. After that it's deals with exchanges from a few guys -Rick,Mark,??a couple others?? Domelight to Northguy....I'll catch up,just like Mudrat had to.Eventually I'll need to set a whole day to just getting stuff done.Right now it's impossible to get a whole day or even a good chunk of time to myself for this shipping crap. Feel free to send a reminder if I didn't mention your name.I don't have my list here so I may have neglected to mention a couple people.Don't sweat it.Hang tight.

Congrats!!! You win the "fun per dollar" award for the month,maybe the whole year.

Zero degrees,house full of kids toys,cluttered workshop,working,home projects.....it's a while untill May.I'm going to be there for sure.We'll see come late April who's tallied up. Thanks for bumping it up.Is this the same post?Something doesn't look right to me too. 2 guys willing to cook for you.What the heck else do you want?Oh,Subaru will provide Hooter's girls.Rumor.....

Try to join up with us when we finally get to our PA yard run. Who's up for a winter run???? Must be over 25-30 degrees Farenheight for me or the breeze up my skirt makes me catch cold. Faust in Allentown,EZ in Ringgold,Harry's in Hazelton,in that order starting at 9AM....just like we planned. Crazy people line up here. I'm going to be in Philly next weekend to pick up Dennis' dad's hatch.Could do a quickie at Faust,probably not much more on that day though.

I'll be right there.

I won't be going up there Thursday as planned.The old fellow won't be around so I'll be going NEXT WEEK. Thanks for all your patience.I'll update the original post after I get up there next time.

I looked into this a couple years ago and the best was $850 coast to coast. Chris,pay me a couple hundred and by me a ticket home.

Todd!!!!!!! You get yourself to church this Sunday boy!!! We don't want to hear about this piddley little rust issue.Be thankful you're in Texas,or at least not up north.

I have a radiator support already cut out and ready to set in for a quad light set-up.Make an offer and cover shipping.The rest is easy.Wiring is not a big problem.I also should have the grill for sure and probably the whole set up,headlights and corner markers complete. I'd let the whole deal go super cheap,like $60 plus shipping.Radiator support,grill,headlights in bezels,and corner markers.Provided I still have the whole set up.

Sorry,I can't help you. bacaruda-I know you're trying to help but I'd really like for folks with the older cars to check that post thoroughly and see what gets posted when I finally dig through and post.It's not the kind of thing where I can take orders.I really didn't see any XT6 parts offhand when I was there. "tailgatewagon" did infact have a post going about just such activity,getting parts cheaper than anyone else and dealer stock at that.Check with him,maybe he can get replacement air suspension so cheap that it'd be worth it.You never know.

Forget numbers,we're all a little loco.Party on Board!!!!