Mr T mk2 1990 Subaru Brat Turbo drag racer

[stefan]

Well I have had this since I got it of Giles about 3 years ago when I had big brat.

I have been slowly collecting bits for it and decided it was time to move it from the yard to my little chapel of horse power (garage) ready to start work on it

It has gained the nick name Mr T, I am sure you can work out why


engine bay needs work and a bit of a clean



Trim may clean up but drivers seat has some splits and damage


Most of the shell is in ok condition, I have sill but rear arches are bad and have no replacements yet, will have to think of something when I get to them

[mattiwagon]

This I think will be intresting, you going restore mod?

[stefan]

Well spent a little time in the garage this evening assessing the work ahead.

Front wings off



Drivers inner wing very good just a little dented at the front as it has had a small knock.
Passenger inner wing needs a little welding


Not looking forward to this bit as I hate repairing screen surrounds.


Good job I have replacement doors for this thing


and the crusty rear quarters




and of course the sills are 50% rust and 50% missing so all in all not to bad.

[stefan]

It will be getting seem welded and a full Impreza running gear transplant with some tuning and a bit of NOS to help it down the drag strip.

On the outside I want it to look as standard a possible

[mattiwagon]

Sweet

[xbo11ox]

Jesus, that looks terminal to me

[stefan]

That's bad news coming from you xbo11ox as I have seen some of the stuff you have fixed up in the past

[stefan]

engine bay cleaned up, can see all the rust now

[mattiwagon]

How good/bad is it looking?

[stefan]

I have had worse, just needs welding to

Passenger inner wing
Bulk head
Scuttle panel
New slam panel (got)
New vallence (got)
New front wings (got)
Front chassis rail
Both sills inner and outer (got outer)
Both doors
Top of rear wing on passenger side
Lower rear quarter of rear wind both sides
Rear vallence (got)
Also need to notch chassis rails to fit impreza ej20 engine

Well that's all I have found so far, so all in all not to bad. Not looked at floor yet but seems dry in side so hope it's not to bad

[mattiwagon]

Glad your ok with that list! It would be a cold drink and contemplate/stare session for me. Looking forward to seeing the resurrection.
Goodluck!

[stefan]

I would like the list to be smaller but it is what it is. Will struggle to find a better shell so onwards and up wards.

[stefan]

Engine out now




Just got to get seats and carpets out and I will start looking as rust repairs

[DarrenW]

I can't remember the last time I saw one of these. Nice to see one being saved!

[stefan]

The trucks get more love than the cars, not many people bother with the car at all.

[pneuma]

Bloody glorious! Can't wait to see more of this. Keep it up dude!

[stefan]

Well you know a car is rusty when your fabricator friend who likes a challenge says he will not touch it with a barge poll, never known him turn down work ever!!!!!!!!!!!

So drivers inner sill is very rust and the middle bit is totally gone. all the floor is missing or rusty 100 to 150 mm next to the sill as well.


Passenger side is almost as bad but the A pillar is shot as well on this side



Not even sure I have anything to weld to on the drivers sill area

[stefan]

Well the shell is twisted and sagged, screen opening is 10mm different across the diaganals,front end is 15mm different across the diaganals and bothe door openings are a different size by 10mm

[mattiwagon]

Oh dear, is this only good for donar parts chap? Hope another shell might appear somewhere!

[stefan]

Got a few leads on a shell for a car and one on a pick up shell