1980 Subaru Brat

GL Standard Cab Pickup

1.6L 1595CC H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Manual

A69L523582

Clear

GAS

For sale I have my 1980 Subaru Brat GL. I bought this little Brat a year and a half ago from a guy selling it in Colbran, Colorado. Colbran is far west in the state which equals hot climate. She has very little rust which is the most important thing when buying these old girls. 136,800 original miles confirmed by a 32 year mechanic. When I got her she was not in the best shape. Fenders needed to be replaced, engine ran poorly, no exhaust, the front valance was smashed, corner and taillights smashed etc., and no rear seats. I considered her what she was and that is a project car. So I began what was the most ambitious project to date for me. 18 months later I have a Brat that is worth far more than when she started out. This is a generation 1 Brat which was made from 1977-1981. This one is a single range transfer case so she only has 4WD high. It is shift on the fly like modern cars and is FWD when not in use. The EA71 (1.6 liter Boxer) engine and 4-speed transmission have been removed and completely re-sealed/rebuilt. Everything except pulling the pistons was done with all OEM parts and gaskets! Yes, if you look hard enough you can still find all the parts. Plates expired in May but I have title in hand free and clear. There will be no issues with the title. If you want to drive it we can cruise the neighborhood. If you want to drive it home that would be at your risk and I would want the plates mailed back to me. She starts and runs strong!!! Not a leak to be found!!! Here is a list of what I have completed. Engine: • Brand new Weber 32/36 DGEV -- Electric Choke Carburetor installed and tuned. o Charcoal canister system removed. o Miscellaneous emissions ports capped off. • Brand new Redline Hitachi/Weber adapter installed. o Ported and polished for the application. o Brand new OEM Carburetor Gasket. • Brand new Fuel Filter (Gas Tank side). • Brand new Secondary Fuel Filter added to Engine bay. • New Fuel line used in Engine bay. • Completely re-sealed Engine: o Brand new OEM Head Gaskets. o Brand new OEM Rear Main Seal. o Brand new OEM Front Main Seal. o Brand new OEM Clutch Disc. o Brand new OEM Clutch Cable. o Brand new OEM Pressure Plate. o Brand new OEM Pilot Bearing. o Brand new OEM Pilot Bearing Seal. o Brand new OEM Throwout Bearing. o Brand new OEM Clutch Return Springs. o Brand new OEM Oil Pressure Switch. o Brand new OEM Cork Oil Pan Gasket. o Brand new OEM Oil Drain Plug and Crush Washer. o Brand new OEM Thermostat and Gasket. o Brand new OEM Valve Cover Cork Gaskets. o Brand new OEM Valve Cover Bolts/Gaskets. o Heads and valves gapped to factory specs. • Completely re-sealed Transmission: o Brand new OEM Output shaft Seals. o Brand new OEM Transmission Output Shaft Seal (clutch side). o Brand new OEM Transmission Output Shaft Seal (driveshaft side). o Brand new OEM Paper Gaskets throughout. o Brand new OEM Shifter Grommets. o Shifter linkage change to Standard hardware -- less slop. o Brand new OEM Shifter Linkage Boots. o 4WD and Reverse Switches re-wired. o Completely cleaned and prepped o New Valvoline 85-90W Gear oil. • Stock exhaust re-welded and back on car. o Brand new OEM gaskets/Studs/Nuts. • Oil pump pulled and rebuilt with new gaskets and O-Rings. o New OEM Subaru oil filter. o New 5W-30 Valvoline oil. • Radiator flushed and checked for leaks -- none. o Repainted shroud and radiator with ceramic paint. • New Napa Gold Air Filter. • PCV Valve and Filter replaced. Electrical: • Brand new Hitachi remanufactured 50 AMP Alternator. • Brand new Accel Super Stack Coil -- Ignition. • Brand new Everstart 600CCA Battery. • Brand new Beck Arnley Radiator Switch. • Distributor leads re-wired. • Distributor gapped to factory specs. • Like new Voltage Regulator. • Wire harness cleaned up and wrapped in Split-Loom. • Brand new NGK Copper Spark Plugs properly gapped. • Like new Distributor Cap and Rotor. • Like new Spark Plug Wires. Exterior: • Brand new NOS Taillight Lenses and Front Turn Signal Lenses. • Grille repaired and straightened. o Sanded/primered/painted satin black. o "4WD" emblem hand painted. o All chrome straightened and polished. o Subaru emblem polished. Body: • NOS OEM Subaru front fenders -- lined on underside and primered. • Hood dents removed without filler and hood sanded and primered. • Seized hood hinge fixed and welded back to bulkhead. • Front valance from a DL model: o GL graft to remove the DL light recesses. o Bumper holes filled with metal plate -- no bumper. o Filled with metal and some spot Bondo -- primered. • Straight and operational tailgate. • Radiator support straightened and primered. • Hood latching mechanism repaired for smooth release. • Passenger door handle/latch mechanism repaired. • Window tracks lubed with grease. • Bed panels removed and cavities cleaned thoroughly -- no rust. • Brand new Windshield Wipers. o Wiper nozzle replaced. o Wipers work and spray too. Rust: • The majority of the body is rust free and has/had only surface rust. • Absolutely no rust under the cowl!!! • Rest of the body (doors back) needs a sanding and primer before paint. • Passenger rear has rusted portion behind wheel. o Small patch job to fix. Glass: • Windshield has no cracks but is weathered would polish up nicely. • Door glass needs to be polished as well. • Rear glass has two sliders that function -- might need new gasket. Seats: • OEM 2002 WRX seats in the cab. o Custom steel brackets that mount to the stock sliders -- sliders work. • OEM rear bucket seats with handgrips. o Reconditioned and frame painted. o Custom mount to bed -- removable. • OEM adjustable headrests. o Reconditioned and frames painted. Interior: • Entire interior pulled and cleaned heavily. • WRX floor mats. • 80's look steering wheel wrap. • OEM color matched panel buttons and fasteners used. • OEM handle bezels in Blue. • OEM Window Crank Handles in Black. • OEM 4WD selector knob. • OEM 4-Speed shift knob. • Hard dash cover that is in great shape with a couple small cracks. • Sourced OEM vent surround with Clarion Radio and cigarette lighter -- Brown. • Sourced OEM parking brake surround - Brown Suspension: • New front Ball Joints replaced with Beck Arnley units. • New front Tie-rod ends replaced with Beck Arnley units. • Brand new rear shocks -- Monroe Matic 33097's. • Brand new OEM Leading Rod Bushings x4. • Brand new Raybestos Sway Bar Bushings. • Mustache bar removed and straightened. o Brand NEW OEM Bushings replaced. o Primered and undercoated. o Brand new OEM mounting bushings. Wheels: • Brand new 15" US Wheels with Toyota 6-Bolt lug pattern - White. o Hubs were drilled out to accept the new wheels. o Brand new lugs and lug nuts. • Brand new high performance Kumho Ecsta AST Tires -205/50/R15. Extras: • 6 OEM Wagon Wheels and tires are included as well. • Every part that has been removed will come with the Brat. • Sourced original manuals for the glovebox. o Original 1980 Options Part Guide!!! o Clarion Radio instructions!!! • Color printed copy of "How to Keep Your Subaru Alive". o Invaluable for older Subaru's • Haynes Manual for 1600/1800 Subaru's. • Weber tuning documentation. • 1979 Subaru Parts Catalog in .pdf. • Miscellaneous OEM NOS seals and Nuts/Bolts. What needs to be done: • Speedometer doesn't work. • Either buy a Redline Air Filter or retrofit the stock air filter. • Headlights have an issue -- only brights. • Turn signals need bulbs and possible wiring. • Radiator Switch needs to be wired. • Rest of the body need to be sanded down and primered then paint. o Some filling and straightening -- very minimal. • Alignment. • Front bearing or CV needs to be looked at. Just a small noise and vibration right now. o I have never had the Brat above 65. • Shifter boots glued down. • Turn signals need gaskets but you won't find them. She is an old girl but I gave her so much love and a new lease on life. Many are saying that I need to "finish" the project but I am basically not able to anymore. I am selling her to assist with purchasing a truck for my second job. That and I have a 7 month old who can't ride in it. This is not a ready to go drive across the country Brat. The engine and transmission are, no questions in my mind, but there are still the items listed above and I am not stating she is perfect. I am an honest person and do not lie so if you discover something I missed I apologize now. There is no form of warranty implied herein or otherwise. She is as is. For those in the market and hobby you will know what I have done to this Brat. I have invested over $3000 in parts and spent hundreds of hours making her what she is now. I understand that I will never get back what I put into her but the brand new parts alone are worth over $2000. This is a rare Brat and she is almost 100% and restored. Cash only no trades or other offers. $500 deposit through Paypal is required within 48 hours of auction ending. The remainder of the balance will only be accepted as cash or certified cashiers check within 7 days. Send me a message if you have any questions!!! Thanks. Jon