Scott in Bellingham Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 got this extra car we need to make into a strictly trail / trailered rig . . its blue EA82 what do you guys suggest ? this will be a quick sawzall , hammer , unbolt type rig , probably end up without glass, doors , what should we do to it?:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 cut off the back, and make it an old school baja/brat mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarian Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I saw a Jeep Cherokee today with the rear bobbed to about 12 inches. It sure makes the departure angle steeper. Maybe a combo of taking the top off behind the front seats and bobbing the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fishums Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Man I wish the sold more subarus around here in the 80's! You guys have to many to play with! We need more over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 ive always thought cutting off the roof over the trunk looks real cool on the wagons. loose all the glass and sheetmetal that you dare. maybe inboard some tractor spotlights for headlights into the grille kinda like a narrow front end baja bug? cut the crap out of the fenders for whatever tires you want weld up the rear roll bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 two words......hardtop convertible......ok abunch more words....with roll bars for when it is sunny and good seals for when it rains.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncoolperson Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 was that a donation? did she hurt it to much when she went out with us? or did she take off for school and leave it behind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarian Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Even though I said cut it up, I have to say that it looks pretty good in what little is showing in the pic. Seems kind of a shame.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 See 'BamaJamma' in Round eye's 'Doorless' thread. Meets ALL the stated criteria, 'cept for leaving it alone, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 was that a donation? did she hurt it to much when she went out with us? or did she take off for school and leave it behind? picture for display only real car may very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 lol, if its gonna be trailered, first thing first, DITCH THE FENDERS, dont cut them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundeye Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Trash the doors, fenders, hatch, carpet, interior and bumpers. Build a cage in it and pop the top. Install lift, tires, lights and winch. Weld the spiders in the diffs. Moshmobile:headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 heeres a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKrazy Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 All I have to say is whatever you do to it Scott I'm sure it will be totally rockin! Haven't seen anything from you I didn't drool over. I agree with ditching the fenders too..though without glass you will defintely be wearing that mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I'm sure it'll be sick and cool whatever it becomes. For whatever it's worth, I just saw a set of 33" swampers on six lug and a nissan t/c on Craigslist for $300. It's connected to a '75 Datsun with WRX seats Stanwood... if that might somehow fit into this project. http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/152373327.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 What's the budget for this project? Project almost free: remove all body panels possible, lose all glass, cut off entire roof Project cheap: above, but weld in roll bar and lift with big tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 maybe somthin like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 yeah thats a good idea. One thing a buddy of mine did, was when he welded the roll cage in his, but took that drop in plastic bedliner and urethane and bolted it on to where the bottom half of the doors used to be. It it that Door sill like a Jeep has. It will keep some water out, and keep trees and ************ from smackin ya in the hips. I like how you did the roof too, just make sure to add the roll cage to the roof section where you made that cut. You flip that thing, that roof section is gonna act like a knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteel Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 heeres a pic Do you mean that the blue wagon in the picture is the ACTUAL car you're going to cut up? If I had a wagon with a body that nice I'd make it my daily driver. Actually, it would probably be my wife's daily driver and I'd get to drive her starting-to-rust wagon instead of my Geo. I've got a really rusty but revivable parts car in NY state I'd trade and you could cut it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Do you mean that the blue wagon in the picture is the ACTUAL car you're going to cut up? If I had a wagon with a body that nice I'd make it my daily driver. Actually, it would probably be my wife's daily driver and I'd get to drive her starting-to-rust wagon instead of my Geo. I've got a really rusty but revivable parts car in NY state I'd trade and you could cut it up YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 there are so many of those same car in the PNW(color, condition, trans, probaly miles too) that it probably feels good to cut them up. sick of seeing em. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 todays pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWalker Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Subaru's are unibody, without the roof for structural support you will fold that thing in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Subaru's are unibody, without the roof for structural support you will fold that thing in half. but with a tube cage welded in there he'd be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWalker Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yes he would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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