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These came today..care of Backwoodsboy ..who now works at a Subaru dealer.. said they are the last pair in the country... These are my unicorn..I have never seen a good one.. Thank you so much John..I almost cried when I opened the box...simply beautiful. (for those who dont know..they are the side badges ..go below the back windows and are coupe only)

 

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LB wont be wearing these until he is repainted though..I dont want to risk anything happening to them

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LB needs to be bare nekkid before he gets any paint :) the badges are the last stage... then it's nirvana! I want to witness you placing them on!

 

When the 86 was done, there was an audience when the last badge went on! Yes, clapping and drinking followed!

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, clapping and drinking followed!

 

Isnt drinking a given????:grin::-p:clap: celebratory drink for every accomplishment...remove a lug nut...take a drink..remove another one..another drink :lol:.

 

To do the paint right.. I am going to have to remove all the trim and glass. the trim is scarey..dont want to booger it up. Once I have it back together and running again..I am going to get estimates locally. ( plus we still need to talk with Tim..but you guys have enough on your plate right now) But I am hoping to maybe do it in the Spring..before the Import Car Show in May...all depends of finances.

 

I cant stop looking at them..Trying to find the safest place for them...maybe get a saftey deposit box?? Would that be overkill?:)

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*scratches head...OH... so they aren't supposed to be a yellow plastic with empty squares in the middle?*

 

 

those are beautiful lol, i have honestly never witnessed a set in decent condition up close. Your going to need a padded case i.e. a car stereo faceplate case, to keep them in when your away from the car.

 

 

isaac

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..... To do the paint right.. I am going to have to remove all the trim and glass. the trim is scarey..dont want to booger it up...

 

Hi Connie, sounds like a major undertaking. Safe to assume you're planning to re-use the original rubber, esp. for the windshield? Any tips you could share? I'm following up with a manufacturer about the possibility of having new windshield weatherstrip produced, but it's not looking hopeful so looks like I may be trying to rescue some from a donor.

 

The emblems look great, and are the perfect final touch. Been holding a pair I got up here in Canada from the dealer, don't dare unwrap them until the bodywork is good to go on the convertible - too afraid the drool might affect how they adhere .:grin:

 

That said, I'm waaaay behind you in the restoration process - paint will likely be next fall earliest. Finally got my mitts on a Matrix3 convertible owner's manual, and trying to sort out the electrics for the power top. Someone'd already made a wild spaghetti of the original wiring.:-\

 

Best of luck with your project!

 

--wd

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