tundrabrat Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) So here it is... I picked up this 85 GL10 Turbo 4wd sedan (same year as the BRAT) last weekend. I sold my 4runner to fund my Brat project (and get away from that hideous mileage)... came out with enough to to buy the GL and fund both projects! It was stored for the last 16yrs and only has 106k on it and runs awesome! It has rust behind the rear wheels from water getting in the trunk but no rocker or door rust. It has a 3.7 rear different but I can't see any LSD marking. I have RX front springs that will be going in in the next couple of weeks... hopefully take care of the rake that was created when the air suspension was removed by the previous owner. So my question is... is there anything that identifies this as an RX package? Plan is to drive it until the Brat is done then garage it and take care of the body. Edited March 25, 2012 by tundrabrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 that one should have lsd as I think all turbo's loyales had lsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) It has the RX interior. All you're missing is the checkered door cards: Somebody replaced your front bumper and side marker for a post '85/'86 GL. What does the headliner look like? Never seen one in a RX. Edited March 25, 2012 by 6 Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Somebody replaced your front bumper and side marker for a post '85/'86 GL. What does the headliner look like? Never seen one in a RX. Yeah, it has a new fender a Hood as well (thus the black Hood) Head liner is nothing special. I need to find a new bumper and some of the trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (thus the black Hood) Did not even notice that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 It's not an RX. It wouldn't have had the air suspension if it was. It's looks like it's just a 4WD Turbo sedan - possibly a GL-10. It's an odd combination. May not be original as far as the interior goes. Someone could have ordered the RX seats and belts for it when it was newish.... really hard to say. 85 was a really strange year though so it could be this was an availible package. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Air suspension wasnt even available (USDM) for that year I dont believe. Did a check and air was available that year.......learn something new everyday. Or forget something Edited March 25, 2012 by Turbone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Everything about the GL is different from the Brat (engine, dash, styling, etc... doesn't seem like it should be the same era let alone the same year. Edited March 25, 2012 by tundrabrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 wow that fender came out great! i think who ever ordered that car when it was new ordered it that way although its kinda weird how it doesnt have the checkerd door cards.. the 4wd shifter is custom too.. i think that was added for better 4low-4hi shifts. ive ridden in this thing and it feels like a brand new car. its amazing. oh i forgot this.:banana::banana: i love bananas lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 the 4wd shifter is custom too.. i think that was added for better 4low-4hi shifts. No it isn't. That's a standard '85 model D/R shifter. They are different but are prone to splitting in half. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 my Ex GF in Denver had one of these a 89 model, turbo, with all the same car was nice..... So keep it and drive the piss out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 No it isn't. That's a standard '85 model D/R shifter. They are different but are prone to splitting in half. GD I thought it was original... the texture matches the interior plastic perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 So keep it and drive the piss out of it. Thanks... I plan to. Will be nice to drive until the Brat is ready to go then it'll be the GLs turn for a make over My garage looks like a Subaru service dept circa 1985! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Everything about the GL is different from the Brat (engine, dash, styling, etc... doesn't seem like it should be the same era let alone the same year. I'm sure you already know the history, but thats because they kept the Brat and Hatchback EA81s around until '87 for the Brat and '89 for the Hatch. The Wagons, Sedans, and Coupes halted at '85 for the new EA82 versions. Its a shame they didn't make EA82 Hatches and Brats... they would be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 that one should have lsd as I think all turbo's loyales had lsd also, no. All turbo EA82s had an LSD AVAILABLE, but virtually none of them actually had them. Only the RXs had them standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpholz Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Is that an XT rear air dam infront of the tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subynut Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Nice find! That thing is really clean and I love the Digi-Dash and the interior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nncoolg Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 nice car, can we have a photo of the center radrio 'console', is that a trip computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 nice find! That thing is really clean and i love the digi-dash and the interior! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 VERY sweet ride!!! I love it! How is the project coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 VERY sweet ride!!! I love it! How is the project coming? Here's his Member's Rides thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=137665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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