TheBubbaJoe Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) hello.. ive been looking for a old Subaru to restore. ive have never attempted to restore on my own, but have worked as a helper with several friends on restoring old cars. non where subarus but it did give me some experience. i've worked on an old buick and some various chevy's along with my own 86 Corvette (a absolute pain to) i have found a subaru brat made in 78. the condition is good. the owner had passed away and had rebuilt the engine and drive train. how ever the interior and exterior still need some tlc. but its a restoration car whats the fun if its all done the exterior has chipped paint with some surface rust( but not all the way through) paint is also faded the owners wife wants $1200 for it. she does not know anything about cars and is not able to give me a good account of his work so far other than the engine and drive train. but... it does come with the original roll bar( great condition), the original rear bucket seats( fair) and finally the camp shell is included. all this for $1200 should i be weary or is this a true deal of a life time Edited November 6, 2014 by TheBubbaJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Its a fine price based on your description. And if you want to do a project like that then the price is right. Go for it and take lots of pictures and post as you go here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Make sure to document everything over here:http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/forum/20-historic-subaru-forum-50s-thru-70s/ You can check out my build thread as well. I couldn't let the Brat die with the previous owner, just had to save it. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/142864-1978-subaru-brat-from-death-to-life-and-everything-in-between/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Sounds like a bargain really! I say go for it... Early Brat/Brumby values can only increase so some time and money could be well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBubbaJoe Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the advise. i'm meeting her over the coming weekend to buy it. as i restore it, i will post pics. I'm glad i stumbled upon this site with its plethora of advise and knowledge . Edited November 7, 2014 by TheBubbaJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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