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Parts catalogs getting that hard to find ? But just because we can dig out old factory parts catalogs doesn’t mean they still have the parts. Probably have those screws in my miscellaneous nut-n-bolt containers. I’ll post back later or tomorrow.

You got a new windshield installed for around $250 ? Twice ? That’s amazing. I mean they are an easy install but still for the glass , gasket , and labor that’s a deal and then some.

Install those dry. Smaller particle cork gasket is better but at this point you may just be happy with whatever comes. Soon I’ll be listing stuff for sale again including gasket sets. I also have just valve/rocker cover gaskets when I can dig them out. You’ll be fine for now. Payen is a good name from back in the day. Those kits still show up.

Yeah looking closer appears to be sedan not hardtop.

Rabbit and polenta , a northern Italian dish. Mmmm

Be ahead of the game for the next production run. Somebody at the mfg. has to be aware of demand. This vehicle falls into a certain category. Classic not going away anytime soon.

That’s a Hardtop not a Coupe. She sits a bit rough. Guys like me have the parts you would want.

Tires are talked about now and then. I recall a recent post about what’s still available , which is slim pickings these days.

From here neither if you want 100% originality. The white flat spoked wheel is the one you want. But from here that appears to be a second generation wheel with the slight radius at the end of the spokes as they meet the rim. The first gen wheels are really flat straight out to the rim. Nobody at a car show will likely notice or care. Those wheels may require a plastic ring retainer for the centercaps. Those rings seemed to be available still last I heard.

Could have had slightly clogged jet and now clearing out some. Always best to soak the body and blow out jets. And the sight glass on the left side will show the float level if the glass isn’t fogged out. You’ve probably adjusted a similar float before. Easy but patience required at times.

No switch on the clutch. It’s old school dangerous. My first guess would be float level.

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Spring primer !! Nice day yesterday , not bad today either but just not enough time yet. Soon , keep watching the weather for Milford CT. Make your plans , have your empty vehicle gassed up , pack a lunch or enjoy the multitude of eateries near by. If you dare you can check out a couple primer videos on face dook in the Classic 4x140 or GTFO group and also the Vintage Subaru Parts group or whatever it’s called. You’ll find it easily. I posted videos there just to raise awareness. Pretty soon I’ll have time and weather and get all the personal stuff out and expose the items YOU WANT TO SEE !!! Mask or no mask I am not paranoid as kind as we are all with common sense I see no issues. Make the drive. I know you’ll leave happy ! 1970’s new old stock and great used and a rebuilt 1600 in Crate from ATK , also a complete 1600 ready to drop in loaded with intake and alternator drop in and go. Fenders , some new , front valance new and used Brat and 4WD wagon , glass mostly NEW and yes a couple Used windshield front , also rear for wagons , solid Brat rear, rear quarter glass for HT and likely Coupe , door glass for sedans and wagons and more. Might have a new gasket still. I handled those two purchases we as a group acquired from PRP. So much more. COVID screwed now time to move on. I need to finally off this lot so DEALS WELCOME ON THE LOT. I was at $2800 for what I wanted to let go of which is like 98% of what I have. Otherwise stop on by.

Segway from my last line above, these older wonderful rides deserve a logbook going forward. My suggestion to you and all with classics. Given most will be weekend only cars then as the Chinese proverb goes “no memory is as clear as faded ink” or something like that. Enjoy !

To go about it like we all wish we could I’d say take each line off and blow it out in reverse into a catch can/jar. You’ll know what each line looks like then. Ain’t many of them. Won’t take too long. I’m sure you know this but best to get a clear view in all associated lines and components while you have the opportunity. Keep notes. The vehicle isn’t the only thing getting older.

How did you deal with the tank lining ? Confident you got all the rust and rinsed it well ?

No , the guys at subarupartsforyou.com are local to me down on the shore. Those guys in Canton I heard of but they’re upstate in a quiet town. I wish I lived up there but I’m on the populate shoreline. Weren’t there crossovers from a small Ford truck or something like that ?? Good luck on this one.

Congratulations!

Boycotting Town Fair here. best of luck ! Many years with them and the last decade was probably a 4 out of a 10 rating at best. But I’ll confess that being in an urban area and frequenting the surrounding TFT’s only that you folks out in the ‘burbs can probably still get decent quality service at your local.....mmmm maybe.

Hearts come into play sometimes in situations like this. Do you want to be able to flaunt a fairly correct representation of your vehicle or just keep it breathing and rolling ? The heart says keep looking long and hard and in many places and you will still be able to dig up main bearings and more. Make that engine fresh again and if you have to settle on a used oil pump then just do the best you can with checking play and having seals/gaskets ready. There’s parts out there and more will be showing up from the 80’s Notice those recent New Old Stock finds that just popped up. Couple of guys recently found some stash. And plenty of hoarders going to be cleaning house. Keep your eyes open. Otherwise find that EJ22 and make it so. DL Automatic with A/C Curious who the original owner was. Seems like an old lady Brat! Enjoy it !

Looks like the old rain gutter style like my old Thule 1050 series.

Thanks! They’ll stay shut. As for mileage soon I’ll be doing a tune up and I’ll see if that improves it any. Running steel wheels currently but I have the alloys in the cargo area and next chance I have they’re going on with a fresh set of rubber. Should mention this is a manual transmission. Anything else for warnings about this generation please feel free to post. At this point do they still put relays in places that get wet and corrode ? Like the old gens.

Hoping to find some other high mileage and/or long term owners to assist. Just getting used to this model. I tend to be “that guy” driving older cars so it takes me a while to catch on to later generations. Thanks for understanding. The dual sunroof set , how are they for leaks ? Typical maintenance where I should clean out the drains with a wire snake ? Use anything on the rubber gaskets ? Anything special about anything related to these I greatly appreciate your input. Yes I have a fobia I guess it is about those pesky pieces of glass overhead. Gas mileage ? I seem to put in around 16 gallons running that sucker to near dry and it responds with around 370 miles. That’s WITH the yellow gas tank icon lit up for a solid 40 miles or so , so yes I’m running it mighty low Once in a while. So 23 1/4 MPG sound ok to you ? I’ll have more questions soon I’m sure. Thanks

And I’ll have to drop $30-50k whoa !!

Personally in 22 years I’ll be 80 as of tomorrow. So if it were me I’d be set for my driving life which old Subarus aren’t totally compromising my orthopedics. And there’s no promise I’ll be comfy in a Brat during my 60’s and 70’s ! Something I do contemplate since my intentions are to wait out a while as I get back into my motorcycles and figure in a good 8 years maybe I’ll search for my gen one Brat. By then some of the folks buffing them out now will be tired and thinking of retirement, paying for kids college , etc etc