Pooparu Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm picking this up this weekend and I hope to restore it (also modify it a little too) I've got a very clear vision in my head of what this is going to look like when I'm finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Holy crap that looks fantastic! Is it actually a "Sport" model with the dual carbs, or just the 5-speed GSR? I so wish I could find one of those in good shape... I'd sell my Impreza and use it as my daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Nice! Pretty sure with very little mod you can get the front grill from an early Coupe or Stage I 4WD grill to work , which has the round orange lights and super***************in look in general compared to the '74-77 Stage I squareness. I'm glad you're going to make a mold for that Kamei. It kills me to have mine and not have a space to work in that'll allow me to go to town. I cut prepreg all night long. Uni , woven , glass , E-glass , etc.... This one desreves the nose job. Hey , you still want all that crap I was/am still putting together? - lights , tail light .... ?? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 oh, crap I totally forgot about that stuff. I have long sold the wagon that I needed that stuff for, but I'm going to need a butt load of stuff for this coupe. Sorry about that. I didn't know that the sport coupe came with dual carbs, so I guess this is not a sport coupe, but a GSR 5-speed. I still have much to learn about the ways of the first gen Subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 As far as the body goes it only has one small spot of rust right behind the drivers side rear tire, but lots of rust on the floor boards. So I'm going to have to make some new ones and weld them in. I've had a few gen ones and it seems like the floor boards are always rusted through.:-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 No sweat Earl, and totally my fault. Good luck with this one. Going to be a winner , I'm sure. Can't go wrong with those body styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Hey Earl Knew youd pick this up. Saw it on Craigslist and was like... hmm, bet Pooparu would like it, so I emailed the guy and asked him to send me pics that were right side up and he said someone was looking at it today. So I gave up, but I see you got it. Congrats. Cant wait to see the build thread and progress photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Holy crap that looks fantastic! Is it actually a "Sport" model with the dual carbs, or just the 5-speed GSR? I so wish I could find one of those in good shape... I'd sell my Impreza and use it as my daily driver. I thought the GSR was never sold in the states? GSR is twincarb but only came in 4 speed. RX came with 5 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 GL coupe? I can't tell anymore, I've ready too many damn old brochures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 GL coupe? I can't tell anymore, I've ready too many damn old brochures... GL or GF? I remember a US guy have a GF coupe? was it that he converted to electric car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'll have to get you guys some more details on the car once I pick it up this weekend. We'll get this figured out. All I know right now is that it has a single carb EA71 motor with a 5-speed transmission. Oh, and a flat tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Looking at the vin# I guess it's a GL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Sure it is ...now git to makin' it a GSR Seriously, please explore putting the earlier grill from the Coupe or 4WD wagons. Round orange lights ....mmmmmm Let me know what parts I can take forever to get to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 I agree with you on the grill. Someone was using my tow dolly last weekend so I couldn't pick it up yet, but I should be grabbing it in the next day or so. Then I'll start making a list of parts I need. I'm sure I'm going to need a ton, and I'm sure they are going to be super hard to find. That's why I love restoring these old Subarus. It's the thrill of the hunt (not to mention that they are way cool looking too). I also think it's going to look super cool with this little number I picked up the other day too: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=122735 Any help for you fellow old schoolers is greatly appreciated. Sure it is ...now git to makin' it a GSR Seriously, please explore putting the earlier grill from the Coupe or 4WD wagons. Round orange lights ....mmmmmm Let me know what parts I can take forever to get to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 I finally got it home: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pooparu Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 So if you have any parts that you want to sell to me to help me put this little gem back together I would greatly appreciate it. Right now all I have is what you see in the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Looks like you need a dash and a column shifter surround more than anything. Gnarly looking rust hole on the rear... Otherwise looks pretty straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Have steering columns here complete or just cover. Also have a brown dash with some cracks but nothing like yours. That dash has the tach in it from a GF. I've got a ton of stuff from that GF which was a 56k old lady car. Most everything matches up to your car. And I've got that early Coupe grill too. Somewhere between my place and ctsuba's I also have that heater unit.I know I have a good shifter base with nice boot. All sorts of plastic including decent remote covers for the inner door handles and window cranks. Time , I don't have much of lately , as usual. But I'll get to storage over this long weekend and get stuff set aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sweet! You're the best Moosens. I buy everything you got that can help me out on this project. I'm so excited to get this car put back together and start driving it. Have steering columns here complete or just cover. Also have a brown dash with some cracks but nothing like yours. That dash has the tach in it from a GF. I've got a ton of stuff from that GF which was a 56k old lady car. Most everything matches up to your car. And I've got that early Coupe grill too. Somewhere between my place and ctsuba's I also have that heater unit.I know I have a good shifter base with nice boot. All sorts of plastic including decent remote covers for the inner door handles and window cranks. Time , I don't have much of lately , as usual. But I'll get to storage over this long weekend and get stuff set aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAugur33 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Cool coupe, Poop. Keeping original drivetrain, or upgrading to AWD/WRX motor????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 Cool coupe, Poop. Keeping original drivetrain, or upgrading to AWD/WRX motor????? You know I can't keep anything stock:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAugur33 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 You know I can't keep anything stock:grin: Yes I do. Would love to see a turbo charged sleeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 So I pick up a set of rims for the coupe. It's taken me days to get these refinished, but the results should be good. Before: After: Polished the lip and painted the inside gold metallic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982gl4 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) Wow those look amazing What did you use to polish the lip like that? It looks awesome! A great car too can't wait to see what you do with this one as well!!! Edited June 11, 2011 by 1982gl4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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