Checkerboard Comet

Hey gang, I found a new windshield rubber seal online for sale (part number: 65046GA050), which says it's for an 1985 XT model. I need a replacement one for my 1985 GL (part number: 65046GA060), but those appear to be discontinued EVERYWHERE I look. My question is, are they the same part (just a different number because their for different vehicles, but may be the same windshield design)? When I compare the data tables between BOTH models, they both share the same part number series...........so they look to be the same thing? I don't know anything about the XT, anyone care to confirm if the windshields are the same with the GL's? Note: It shows both vehicle types share the 65045 series (part 5 on the XT, part 10 on the GL).

You still got them?

I am in need of the 4 corners for the front windshield rubber on my moms 85 Subaru GL wagon. Anyone got any spares they don't need?

Nope, fit like OEM

Heys guys, I've been playing around with my 3D printer and found a file online that someone made as a direct replacement for the original center hub wheel rings (part that hold the center cover into place). Mine are plastic, and work great! With it being nearly impossible to find any OEM ones still usable, these are a great replacement. If someone needs a set of 4 printed up, PM me.

The Loyale bumpers were a ton safer, had the foam added in.

One thing I did this past summer was replace the original upper arm rest pieces with later Loyale ones too.......were in better shape. I had to add in material and rebuild the plastic underneath for the external door side mirrors as well. A fresh coat of blue/silver vinyl paint......and good to go!

OK guys, your right......I was wrong. It is a 1800, at least according the hood identification information. Here are pics of the engine anyway, fyi.

I will post pictures today, sorry for the delay. It's mom's car, but I try to keep it going as long as I can. I have replaced the front and rear bumpers to Loyale versions, as well as the front parking/marking lenses. So it may look like a Loyale, but it is an 85.

100% positive, it is a 1600 in a 85 wagon

I'm considering picking up the 1985 official Subaru factory service manuals. But, the cover states they are for the 1800 version engine. Does anyone know if this particular 1985 set also covers the 1600? My 1985 GL wagon is the automatic 1600, fyi. Thanks.

My mother in-law's blue roo's turn signal arm assembly by the wheel stopped working finally, after barely limping along for years. Sometimes it would work, most times it would not. So it looks like either the wiring inside or the contacts themselves are restricted and/or the mechanism itself finally broke completely. I a little apprehensive about tearing into the shell assembly to check it out, let alone trying to repair the arm assembly. But just in case it is completely shot, does anyone have a good replacement part (OEM or aftermarket) they could suggest? I'm not sure if the 1985 year is a stand alone, or if other GL's of later years shared the same one. Any suggestions?

I was hoping you could tell me what is what based on this picture? What is: RED GREEN/WHITE STRIPE BLACK WHITE

Comet is just a nickname I got from early message boards from years ago, nope....don't own the car itself. So I picked up everything i think I'm going to need now to give this a try, the motors showed up yesterday as did the relay (both parts). As for the switches, i got 4 sets of them as spares, and all of them are as clean as when they were new....lol.

I am completely new to trying this, so any help is appreciated. I just ordered all 4 new/remanufactured window motors and the Bosch relay noted above for my 85 GL wagon. Do I need the socket part as well? If so, got a good reference link or part number for it? I only need one relay, right? Also, a brief rundown of all points to apply grease would be great. And lastly, any removal instructions or tips on getting the window assembly out of the door would help too. Thanks.

1 down, 3 to go...

Gluing process, using contact cement.

New foam/vinyl

Original foam/vinyl

OK, the vinyl arrived yesterday. Yes, 1/8" thick foam marine grade vinyl is the exact duplicate material you want to get that OEM look. I am on the process of removing the old vinyl off the plastic pieces and cleaning off all the contaminants (glue, foam, oils, etc.). I will post more pics as the progress moves along. Pic is of plastic all cleaned up.

I just picked this up from Ebay, should do the trick!

I will be doing this on a Loyale, but have a question. I plan on using marine vinyl, but see it comes in 3 different styles. 1) vinyl, fabric backing 2) vinyl, foam 1/8" thick backing 3) vinyl, foam 1/4" thick backing I'm thinking option #2 is the one I want, just asking to see if any of you have done this and which would be better?

I changed out both, getting the damn bolts out without stripping them was the biggest challenge......easy as hell if you do after that. I sprayed Hammerite paint on the steel structure underneath to extend the overall life too.

Im still waiting for replies back guys.....yes, I want the parts. And, the turn signal arm too on the wheel if in good shape.

Agreed.