Johnnyboy Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 ok, basically, i want to know the wheel base of a standard 1983 4wd hatch, plus the other basic dimensions. They were not imported into New Zealand, so I'm wondering if i can take a fairly common 1983 4wd station wagon, trim out the middle and rejoin behind the front doors and rear side windows, to acheive the same car? Does anyone perhaps have both vehicles, so they can give me some measurements or a heads up if this may work? It would be the perfect addition to my 83 brumby and 83 twin carb coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Victorious Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 ok, basically, i want to know the wheel base of a standard 1983 4wd hatch, plus the other basic dimensions. They were not imported into New Zealand, so I'm wondering if i can take a fairly common 1983 4wd station wagon, trim out the middle and rejoin behind the front doors and rear side windows, to acheive the same car?Does anyone perhaps have both vehicles, so they can give me some measurements or a heads up if this may work? It would be the perfect addition to my 83 brumby and 83 twin carb coupe. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/specs/general/specyears.html 4WD Hatchback wheelbase: 93.3 inches 4WD Wagon wheelbase: 96.6 inches The doors are completely different between the two models. Honestly, if you really want the body, you'd probably be better off finding a body in another country and having it imported. I can't imagine the kinds of problems you'd have with the car after making such an attempt, only ever seen one man take a 4 door and successfully turn it into a 2 door (Chip Foose). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyboy Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 Damn, i was worried the doors would be different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88HatchMonster Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Coupes and brats have the same doors as the hatchbacks. There is a lot more rear overhang on the wagon compared to the hatchback and the rear gate and taillights have a different look as well. I feel lucky we got hatchbacks in the US, even though they all rusted to nothing up here in the Northeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Coupes and brats have the same doors as the hatchbacks. If thats the case. You could try cut a Brat just behind the doors, and weld on the back section on a wagon...? Could be interesting, anyone handy on photoshop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I would like to turn my parts wagon into a two door. Brat/Hatch doors are exactly 12" longer than wagon doors (I checked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Problem is going to be the rear end - the hatch is just that - a hatch. There is like a 10" lip that runs all the way around the back, and the rear door sits on top of it. On the wagon the door opens all the way to the floor. Oh yeah - gas tank in the hatch is shorter too - too accomidate the difference in rear overhang. Sure - something like that could be done, but unless you are a fantastic body guy, it's going to look and function like poop. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Well i doubt the LTSA would ever allow something that cool - but if its for off road purposes i guess you could get one of those lovely brats on trademe and pretend its a hatch... KELTIK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPGsuperchargedBrumby Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Well i doubt the LTSA would ever allow something that cool - but if its for off road purposes i guess you could get one of those lovely brats on trademe and pretend its a hatch... KELTIK Certifier's will allow pretty much anything so long as its safe, and thats the crunch because alot of then seem to define safe as 5 times as strong as factory,with bigger brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Certifier's will allow pretty much anything so long as its safe, and thats the crunch because alot of then seem to define safe as 5 times as strong as factory,with bigger brakes. I just hate them for snubbing the STI ATV. And the fact inspections cost so dam much. KELTIK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPGsuperchargedBrumby Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I just hate them for snubbing the STI ATV. And the fact inspections cost so dam much. KELTIK Hell yeah now that thing would be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Oh, i saw one of those for sale only a few months ago!! in chch!! A little blue one, went back to see how much he wanted but it was gone. I know where a yellow one parks during work hours, you should leave a note on the window! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyboy Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Ross, you have a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATCHY Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 lol gd is talking about alot of poop? hahah yeah I dont think OUTLAW should do that project.... GET RID OF THAT PILE OF GREEN PUKE IN YOUR BACKYARD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 lol gd is talking about alot of poop? hahah yeah I dont think OUTLAW should do that project.... GET RID OF THAT PILE OF GREEN PUKE IN YOUR BACKYARD No, I'm still ripping parts off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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