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Damn nice find! Can you by chance get some pics of those mirrors? I am trying to find some like that.

If you are really bored here is my 2011 install for my WRX. I used a Scoshe kit without modification. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237756 Damn I miss that car. Sad emoticon....

Fun when you want to keep going but have to stop. I end up staying up way too late and suffering at work all the time cause of Subaru's, lol. Thanks for the update.

Bratman what diamond cut lights did you use? Ebay specials? Sorry to jack. But knowing this could help others who are hunting for the lights.

Damn I wish I kept my first GL so much cause of this build. Never gets old seeing this. She looks so mean.

I finally got to something I have wanted to do since I started this project - polish the steel on the grille/hood. My trusty Dremel and some Brasso to the rescue as usual. I love this combo. By by 33 years of crud. I even did the chromed plastic on the hood lip and the center badge. Thankfully no burn through on the plastic. And of course I finished the "4WD" from the other night. This was tricky and just a few screw ups but I am very happy with it overall. I'll touch up the little white bleeds and call it a day. Tonight I will reassemble it all and she is ready to go back on the Squirrel.

The grille was less than fun but I have it completed as well. Spent about 3 hours sanding it with 400 and simple green water. Here is the metal bar I put under the front lip to bend it back straight. JB Weld took care of it. Bad pictures but all I could do with no good light and being inside. Primed it up after an alcohol cleaning. Then I did flat black like every other thing that is black on the Brat. It was too dark outside so it has a few runs but I can live with it.

While I am at it I have another issue that I seek help on. For the love of Pete can I get some responses, lol. Rewired new turnsignal units into the Squirrel the other night and there are no blinkers? As see in the picture below the passenger side running light is on. Well, that is still the case. Side marker lights are dead too. My wiring is right but as I am learning this vehicle I wanted to ask you all if you have a quick idea where to start looking. Thanks.

Muffler choice, and.....go.... I dig it cause it is a do it yourself job.

I see StreetWires 14 Gauge shielded and protected wiring there, lol. Use that stuff in all of my vehicles. She's coming along. Didn't know BMW made an 834, lol.

I love Grids cause they look like Volks and I love Mugellos cause they look like Hockenheims. But I would be different and do the Mugellos. Grids are one of the most overplayed wheels out there, period.......

Go with the vintage Grant look. That other wheel is too modern anyway. My $.02.

Sending message. Dang you Owain.

Thinking no on the main emblem. But I might as the 4WD looks great.

In the last pic above you can see what I am planning. Enamel model paints are great for exterior details. I got flat white, red and brown. Primed after alcohol wipe. Mixed what I felt to be a close color and it definitely looks like Cherry Blossom. And some patience and a couple mistakes we have a winner. Based on what I removed and some research it looks pretty close. I am thrilled and when this all dries I will be doing the white border again. Next is the full grille. Should be easy. Leaving the center emblem alone to retain some stock/vintage look.

So the days are short which means less time after work outside. After work I decided to tackle the grille and started with the "4WD" emblem. I spent about three hours scratching/scraping/removing the odd paint/resin that filled the badge. I noticed that it has an almost Cherry Blossom Red (STI) color and a bit of brown. More on that later. Here is a pic that shows why I love where I live in Colorado. Here is the badge with one letter left. And here with no resin/paint. Proper prep is removal of grease and wax. Sanded down the piece with 600 grit.

That looks way easier in my book.

So cool and sooooo vintage. Win all around.

Seriously? I need that door skin. Argh.... But yes, back to the windshield, lol.

Agreed. I have no patience though and it kills my bank account and Wife, lol.

It will require modification to the OEM intake. There are a few on here that I have seen recently. You basically have to modify the box shape of the Weber to the OEM intake and that means welding. I have not done this but it looks fairly straight forward.

Um, WOW!!! That was a serious repair job on everything. Great job it turned out beautiful.

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Owain, I think I need to come over your way and just indulge, lol.

I am not a jealous man by any means but you even find better looking parts than most?! That is going to be an awesome build when complete.