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Looks like there's another DL on ebay. Slightly damaged but otherwise fantastic condition. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Other-DL-1979-subaru-dl-orig-43-k-miles-automatic-ca-car-runs-and-drives-super-rare-car-/291396732941?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43d899480d&item=291396732941&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Thanks Bantum! I'll get my original assembly taken apart and see if I can fix it.

I second this. Had my original panels redone and they are beautiful. Good luck finding something original that isn't basically destroyed.

Spreadsheet updated with saved photo of each car. I've also updated the permissions so that anyone can add their own findings. You should not be able to alter what I've already set up, but you CAN add more lines when you find other cars for sale.

That's a good idea. Maybe I can host the photos on Flickr and then link to each line in the spreadsheet.

Saved for future possibilities...

Saved for future possibilities...

Saved for future possibilities...

So I've been following and searching high and low across eBay and Craigslist on a daily basis for anything Subaru related, 1970's ish. And every-time I find a vehicle for sale I've been trying to document it. I save all the images from the AD to my computer, as well as the listing info and what it sells for (eBay the sale price and Craigslist the asking price). I would like to begin documenting as much as I can for the good of our community. This will definitely be a work in progress and if you come across any listing that sell, please let me know of them so I can add them into the document. The Guide can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X7Ax1rY-u-25M5bPQFdBHB68Qr0I9XXGcI0Wynim2qc/edit?usp=sharing Anyone with the link can view it.

Wow, ingenious. I never would have thought to do that.

Please let us know what you find. I would also like to know this. Every-time I go to the store they tell me I will need to bring them the part so they can order based off of measurements because the brat isn't in the catalog.

I just helped my buddy take his LS3 motor with 1 ton hoist from 1 location to another. We took out the seats, loaded it all up and she did great! Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr

I just realized that I had 2 extra led bulbs that would replace the rear license plate lights. So after taking everything apart I had to pinch the fingers of each socket so that they hold the led bulbs into the socket tighter. After installing both led bulbs for some reason the bulbs keep flickering and after I inspected one it appeared to have melted! Maybe the LEDs I was using was too powerful? I'm not sure. I put the factory bulbs back in and buttoned it back up.

Okay, so here is a little break down so you can see what I was able to swap over. In order to get any of those turn signal lights to work correctly, I needed to buy a new flasher and just swap it out with the factory unit. The new flasher is an LED compatible flasher. Swapping that out will allow all the LEDs to be used which I listed below so far. The only thing I need to do is get a second LED flasher relay and swap out the factory flasher relay that controls the emergency lights. (When you push in the Hazard button and the lights blink on and off) I am curious that if I get that, if that will allow the brake lights to be upgraded to the LED bulbs or not. The following lights I was able to convert to LED: Front turn signal Front running lights Front Side running lights Rear Side running lights Rear turn signal Gauge Cluster lights Dome Light The following lights I am planning on converting to LED (just need to buy the bulb and swap, not other modifications will be needed): Heater control back lights Rear License plate running lights The following lights I was unable to convert to LED (yet): Rear Brake light This LED was actually too big and will not correctly fit into my tail light housing, so I would caution anyone from buying it. Basically the cone of the LED board for the light was too wide and wouldn't allow the bulb to lock into the socket. https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1157-led-bulb-dual-intensity-30-led/159/700/

So after I cleaned everything up, and reinstalled the wheel, my horn doesn't respond like it used to. Before I took the wheel off, the horn would engage as soon as i pressed the horn button. And it wouldn't stop until I released the button. (It worked as it should) Now I have to fidget with the button until the horn sort of works, then doesn't, then does again. Can someone explain to me how the horn works? I assume that bronze finger makes contact with the metal ring on the back side of the steering wheel. But I'm not sure where to look to see the issue.

So after I cleaned everything up, and reinstalled the wheel, my horn doesn't respond like it used to. Before I took the wheel off, the horn would engage as soon as i pressed the horn button. And it wouldn't stop until I released the button. Now I have to fidget with the button until the horn sort of works, then doesn't, then does again. Can someone explain to me how the horn works? I assume that bronze finger makes contact with the metal ring on the back side of the steering wheel. But I'm not sure where to look to see the issue.

Glad to see Subaru's pedal box/surrounding area are still problematic on some GR cars.....We can trace it back historically to the 1970's. LMAO.

Hope it works for you It looks the same to me. Let us know what happens.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980s-Subaru-Brat-GL-DL-Chrome-Door-Handle-vintage-OEM-Factory-NICE-/381137584696?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58bd920238&vxp=mtr you're welcome. buy it quick, if you have to im sure you can move the bar from one side to the other if its not the correct side (left to right)

I saw one that looked brand new on ebay. I'll see if I can find it again. I'm pretty sure you can use 1 handle mechanism for either side with a little creativity.

That looks like part of the emissions equipment. That metal bendy silver tube helps recirc the exhaust from what I remember.

Okay, so I finally had a chance to tackle this today. In order to take the steering wheel off, you have to do the following: 1. Unscrew the set screw that holds the horn button onto the steering wheel. This is behind the wheel on the left hand side of it. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 2. Press the horn button down, and turn counter-clock wise. Horn wheel pops off EASILY. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 3. 17mm Socket to remove the nut holding the steering wheel. 4. Wheel slides off with ease. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr From the FSM: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/151031-steering-wheel-removal/ In addition to removing and repairing / cleaning the steering wheel, I also removed and replaced the broken turn signal assembly with another one (the other one I used was in a bit better shape and in Black plastic rather than Brown). The 3 screws that are normally supposed to hold the entire turn signal assembly securely on the steering, were gone. I've since found screws and installed it properly into the new/replacement assembly and now the entire thing is SOLID.

Okay, so I finally had a chance to tackle this today. In order to take the steering wheel off, you have to do the following: 1. Unscrew the set screw that holds the horn button onto the steering wheel. This is behind the wheel on the left hand side of it. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 2. Press the horn button down, and turn counter-clock wise. Horn wheel pops off EASILY. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 3. 17mm Socket to remove the nut holding the steering wheel. 4. Wheel slides off with ease. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr From the FSM: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/151031-steering-wheel-removal/ In addition to removing and repairing / cleaning the steering wheel, I also removed and replaced the broken turn signal assembly with another one (the other one I used was in a bit better shape and in Black plastic rather than Brown). The 3 screws that are normally supposed to hold the entire turn signal assembly securely on the steering, were gone. I've since found screws and installed it properly into the new/replacement assembly and now the entire thing is SOLID.

It does have a Weber Carb on it. Although I'm not sure what jets it has. I had the entire thing rebuilt through my mechanic so I assume whatever came with the carb itself. Factory Weber jetting? Would a close up picture help?

Thanks guys! It was killing me trying to come up with a color scheme that paid homage to the original while matching the color the Brat currently is. I think this was pretty much perfect. The stickers I believe came in 3 or 4 different designs. This one was my favorite. Now that she is back home, I've got some decent iPhone pics to share. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr