Skip Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 My 78 is still at the body shop long story longer.. shop had to move... ran out of cash........ Anywayz I want to know if the rub strip down the side at waste level I guess to prevent door dings ect. is factory Should I leave it (it's pop rivoted on) or remove it? Should I get the low rider "Gem Top" pained or not waste the money. I've seen gen II "Brat" decals but are ther good gen I sets available yet? Thanks for the help and suggs, diggin' getting into gen 1. Leave the Legacys and OhBee's behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 What kind of shape is the strip in? Removing it would entail drilling out rivets and filling holes. But if the strip can be repainted, I would keep it. Does the topper match the new paint? Wouldnt take to much more paint to shoot that also. There was someone on the Board besides Mick that was doing Brat decals. Not sure if he was doing Gen 1 or not. I'll do a search and see what I come up with. Contact Pooparu... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=86242&highlight=Brat+decals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks for the reply, Rob, the Poop link is great!! I will be using him. The strip is in this picture I'm missing the small section for the pass front fender Think may make my mind up, as finding this material may prove impossible The cap can be painted to match but the cost and if I would ever use it is the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Very nice and deceivingly solid Brat for this neck of the woods. I had never seen one in this old body style. I like it. Looking forward to seeing what it looks like when complete. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The cap can be painted to match but the cost and if I would ever use it is the question Hi Skip! I would paint it, if it were fiberglas, the Gem Top not so much. But then again, it would be a good accessory if you decided to ever sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 thanks again for the replies I found the "Lets see those Brats" post and the strip appears on many Gen 1's making me think it was a dealer option. Just need the small part for the pass front fender. I have the fiberglass "hi topper" but like the look of the low rider. The carpet in the bead is so nice I may keep the cap on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 thanks again for the replies I found the "Lets see those Brats" post and the strip appears on many Gen 1's making me think it was a dealer option.QUOTE] From what I understand from Todd, those strips were put on stateside and no two cars are alike in positioning. I agree about the low topper, I had a fiberglas one on mine back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 i have those. both sides, riveted on. nice shape, no fading. you're on the other side of the country tho. you should be able to find something closer. i'd send you the cat, but you can find those EVERYWHERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Personally, I think they look way better without the little strips, both my brats had them, but one went all the way to the front of the fender, and the other was like yours. Also, one was screwed on, the other riveted. Before, with trim and crappy body parts: and after trim removed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Nice brat!!! Where did you get that???? LOL:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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