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No need for apologies mate.As so often it happens,you probably just took what I typed with a twist of 'tude,to which there is not. Just wondering if you had a wagon in that stable that was capable,cheap,and most of all D/R...but I'll probably stick with plan A for now.Sorry,I'll be gentle with it. Sure I like the touring wagon but it's just another rusting wagon.I wish I had the extra time and/or money to get it in 100% solid shape.As it is it's a great wagon.Looks really good from the sides.Nothing scary yet.And the underside is not bad either.It'll be off by mid April. The beater 3door is ideal but I'd need to put another engine in.....hmmm,I'm getting another engine that I know runs great and I personally did the tune up on just months ago......hmmmm....Man,that'll be even more bitchin......hmmmmm. Gotta be someone else plowing in a 3door right?:-p

thanks Skip....can you supply me with a beater wagon with a lo range 4WD for the winter?That'd help. Hi Brad,thanks for the info.So maybe I should have kept that XT6 alternator I had. Second battery anyone? I'm going to drop it off at my friend's business and have them hook it all up.Somethings I'd rather pay for.I'll see what they say too.Thanks everybody.Keep the info coming if there's anything else to consider. the plow is NOT homemade.I'll get the specs later.It's at another board member's house right now.Maybe he'll stop in and post the mfg. Me,I was too happy to give a poop.Hopefully I'll make some dough in the next couple of months with it.

Sure did,and I got your manuals also.Thanks.I'll return all mannies to owners ASAP.Ciao Didn't have time today.Going for the big trip tomorrow I think.

Hi Konrad, We have a switch installed in my inlaw's '83 EA81.Mandatory in my opinion.I have the feeling nobody wlse drives your car.Otherwise just leave a note telling people to turn it on and off. Cheers!

Ahhh yes,the one Tim told us about in the pawn shop. To die for.....well,maybe give a nut for......well,maybe cut a thumb off for.......well,maybe....... She sure is a thing to behold.

Anyone running a plow here?I may soon have the only touring wagon with a plow in my neighborhood.Do I need extra juice? Plow has metal blade.

I should have some decent door seals for you if you can't score new stock.If not them WagonsOnly has them.From a '75 4WD wagon. I'm going to be needing the manuals like Monday or this week sometime.Maybe I'll just have to go back another time.I'm just hoping the guy doesn't try to get 50% of new.He says Subaru will pay him that much,which is B/S.Hopefully he'll be cool. We missed several dealer's worth of stuff that got tossed.He's still got this stuff,but it ain't anywhere near what it was 2 years ago.That's why I'd like to get in and get out with the items I know we all need and want and not waste time with crap like Justy parts or '76 Rally Wagon parts....just kiddin....you know what I mean.

heartless-that's a wussy EA81 core swap.You can stand tall when you do your EA82 swap!!!!!! If it's not difficult and painful what fun is it?????

I didn't think you had to strip the steering wheel.I'm going to drop it down and rest it on the floor.Need be I'll disconnect it from the u-joint and pull it whole before taking all the plastic off. Personal opinion. But hey,you did it,I haven't,so YOU da man! I've had too may of these cars stipped down like your picture to not practically "feel" my way around this job. We WILL WIN !!!!!!! Heat by February!!!!!!!

Got 'em Skipper!! Big help! Thanks....you want the velvet saddle for that ride?

Mick is supposed to be getting my shell,but you're next Skipper. Nothing is definite with this kart.

bumpy la roo Mick?Shawn?SOA???? Anybody have any info on these?

Bump!!! Thanks guys,haven't seen any yet but I hear they're coming. This is extremely important!!!!! Those who help will be knighted and honored in the palace courtyard and given a virgin to ride off into the sunset with.

Rory,was that "Mill Supply" or Miller Supply? I've seen Mill,but not Miller. Bitchin hatch!!!! Yes,boys and girls cars that are well worth keeping make it to the yards every day,every hour,all across this waste wasteland.We could all tell stories for days on this subject.

THere's ceramic coated "resistor pack" down by the heater fan.If the switch was only working on 3 or 4 then that's typically the cause.You'll see the ceramic has all worn off or is crumbling in a major way. If you get no switch action at all but can hear the vacuum when you push a button(Def.,Heat,BiLevel,A/C) then you want to check the relays under the dash on the far left(driver's side).THere's 4 of them,all the same but for different funtions.The heater fan relay on my car was the one on the far left with small blue and ?? wires going to it.You will find it easier if you take the fuse box down(no need to unplug,just remove the screws and let it hang).THen you can reach the relays.The ones with the thicker black wires are not the ones you want.Wish I could remember the colors of the wires but they are thinner for the fan. God luck,stay warm.

Heartless-never mind the nay sayers.....we WILL triumph!!!!!! I've parted out way too many of these to let these guys scare me.Take my hand and we'll walk through the fire together.I'll be sure to assist you as best as I can.Keep the PM's coming as needed,or email. The connectors are all special fit to each other.You don't have to worry so much about that.Lable them if you're really not convinced of this. There's only one cable for the thermo(hot cold slider),and a vacuum hose for the selector(pushbuttons).Remove seats and center console for ease.One 10mm bolt on each end underside of dash.I think you need to take the fuse box down but I don't think you need to disconnect it,just let that hang.Some relays,etc may be Philips screwed to the side....not thinking clear this early in the New Year's day one. THere's no way I'm letting my sweet touring wagon go just because it needs a core swap.Sorry guys,I don't give up that easy on something that has otherwise been very good to me.

Andrew,does that have part numbers on it?? Shawn,yes,thanks.

Can you loan them to me?Got my address?I'll cover shipping.Ise USPS Media Mail for books...cheap!!! I really need them fast if possible.I might be able to put it off untill next week if needed. You guys know me.I'm not going to forget or rip off your manuals.This is as important as it gets.One of the last chances at NOS in quantity.Send them quickly and it'll really mean a lot to all of us.

'75 4wD wagon-historic value-if that means anything to you.Personally I'd keep it stock and find a beater to make a vintage woods toy out of.Nice wagon.

THanks guys you're all very helpful.

Talked to a person today who said he(as a dealer) had 5 or six of these. I know the advertisement in 1977-8 had stated that Subaru was giving away 50 of these,one in each state. I didn't ask this guy why he had more but when I mentioned the ad. he said there were more,you just had to buy more of them if you wanted them. Any idea what the total number produced was? BTW Mick,uhhh,you aren't going to believe what I have lined up.Hint:I think only my son can fit in it,has devilish decal on it,and looks like my '78 Brat.... It'll be much easier to let the shell go now.

I need anything with numbers and descriptions for above.I have a loft full of parts to go through at a place I've formed a relationship with.The owner is counting on me to help. I may have a local source for some of these.Copies are fine or if you can lend them to me I'll cover shipping. This will benefit any 70 or 80's owner as parts will be posted for sale.Still not sure how all this will be handled.Some may go in lots while other pieces are sold seperately.A quick look over showed a good amount of much needed parts like rubber hoses,fuel filters,headlights,trim,etc,etc.....it gets even better. Thanks for any help.You will be duly rewarded.

A professor I know says he has over 1,500,000 miles on one of his d/r EA81 wagons.Only on its second engine. And over 450,000 on his hatch with all original components.

Been done,not a problem with a rolling engine lift at all.Good to have 2 men there for that.When you lift it the weight makes it tip down anyways so it isn't really a problem.Take the radiator out first and take the hood off.

I think what he's getting at is the same dilema I share with him.I have Witte's 5-lug stuff on the floor of my shop with no car attatched to them.It's the halfshaft with the hub,etc.(Eric,I've had the rears ready for months now,getting to the fronts now that I have a pipe wrench). I bought a big pipe wrench that I hope I can hold the shaft with as I jump on the breaker bar with the 36mm socket. Use heat on the nut too.Propane torch it for a minute or so and then try it right away. I went to the machine shop across from me and put it in several vices and not one could hold the shaft to be able to get the castle nut loose.