1977 Subaru Leone 1600 - Restoration
1977 Subaru Leone 1600 - Restoration
A few days ago I became the proud owner of a 1977 Subaru Leone Sedan.
This car has no structural rust, does not smoke, and covered 90,000km.
Comes with a 1600 EA71, four on the floor, a nice cloth and vinyl interior. Does not smoke! All in all, its in a nice condition for the vintage, and easily restorable.
Plan is to restore it to original condition - I already have a lot of bits and about to get some new doors, etc. The plan after that is to drop an EA81 - either twin carb or turbo in it, with the 4wd wagon driveline. Gotta love Subaru for plug and play.
Watch this space, as while I can see the build up taking a while, I think the end reult will be worth it!
This car has no structural rust, does not smoke, and covered 90,000km.
Comes with a 1600 EA71, four on the floor, a nice cloth and vinyl interior. Does not smoke! All in all, its in a nice condition for the vintage, and easily restorable.
Plan is to restore it to original condition - I already have a lot of bits and about to get some new doors, etc. The plan after that is to drop an EA81 - either twin carb or turbo in it, with the 4wd wagon driveline. Gotta love Subaru for plug and play.
Watch this space, as while I can see the build up taking a while, I think the end reult will be worth it!
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- AlpineRaven
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wow... another restoration! Good luck mate!!!
Cheers
AP
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AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
Great! There can never be enough 1970s Subarus driving around:D. If you go the 4wd route remember the floorpan of the sedan is completely different to a wagon on these models. You will need to do a lot of fabrication to make it all fit. There is a GF hardtop on USMB with 4wd and a lift so it can be done!
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I didnt realise this (my comments above were just the things I wanted to do - however I dont have much experience with this generation of cars - yetsublime wrote:Great! There can never be enough 1970s Subarus driving around:D. If you go the 4wd route remember the floorpan of the sedan is completely different to a wagon on these models. You will need to do a lot of fabrication to make it all fit. There is a GF hardtop on USMB with 4wd and a lift so it can be done!
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My first Suby was about that old (1976 I think) but a 4wd wagon.
My brother had one just like yours and he put 4wd in it (Dad & I helped out a lot) you can put all of the 4wd stuff in the back like you wont to do, its not that hard all the holes are there for you to bolt it up, but there are no captive nuts there, that meens you will have to pull everything out of the back so you can weld in some nuts.
You will allso need to make the boot floor stronger to take the wight of the diff, but it can be done and its not that had.
Thats all I can think of now that you will need to do, get all the parts you will need first befor you do anything, then have a look under there and see were every thing needs to go and what you have to do to make it work.
Good luck with it, hoping to see it taking shape soon.
Rik.
My brother had one just like yours and he put 4wd in it (Dad & I helped out a lot) you can put all of the 4wd stuff in the back like you wont to do, its not that hard all the holes are there for you to bolt it up, but there are no captive nuts there, that meens you will have to pull everything out of the back so you can weld in some nuts.
You will allso need to make the boot floor stronger to take the wight of the diff, but it can be done and its not that had.
Thats all I can think of now that you will need to do, get all the parts you will need first befor you do anything, then have a look under there and see were every thing needs to go and what you have to do to make it work.
Good luck with it, hoping to see it taking shape soon.
Rik.
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Is it going to be blue???
I've just found a bloke who has a 1973 2 door coupe version - apparently it has a 1400 with four on the floor and is in pretty good condition rust wise. I didn't know these came in a 2 door version! I'm yet to see it but am pretty keen to get some pics as I may be selling it on his behalf...
Good luck with the restoration GT.
Cheers
Bennie
I've just found a bloke who has a 1973 2 door coupe version - apparently it has a 1400 with four on the floor and is in pretty good condition rust wise. I didn't know these came in a 2 door version! I'm yet to see it but am pretty keen to get some pics as I may be selling it on his behalf...
Good luck with the restoration GT.
Cheers
Bennie
Nah, its going to be completely original, except for a worked (forgies, high comp, twin carb etc) EA81 and 5 speed. Probably put factory air con and p/s in too.El_Freddo wrote:Is it going to be blue???
I've just found a bloke who has a 1973 2 door coupe version - apparently it has a 1400 with four on the floor and is in pretty good condition rust wise. I didn't know these came in a 2 door version! I'm yet to see it but am pretty keen to get some pics as I may be selling it on his behalf...
Good luck with the restoration GT.
Cheers
Bennie
They came as 2 door sedan, 4 door sedan, coupe (slightly lower roof line than 2 door sedan), hard top (different rear windows to coupe that could also be wound down and no middle pillar), and station wagon. His car has EA61/EA62/EA63. These cars are as rare as hens teeth but arent worth much ($50-$250 depending on body style and condition).
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- messiah of fire
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- messiah of fire
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Hi messiah
It would have been better to start a new thread asking for parts rather than using this one, however I do have a 1978 parts wagon (taillights are slightly different to a '77).
PM me if you are interested and we can discuss.
Cheers
Lee
It would have been better to start a new thread asking for parts rather than using this one, however I do have a 1978 parts wagon (taillights are slightly different to a '77).
PM me if you are interested and we can discuss.
Cheers
Lee
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- mud_king91
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!977 4WD WAgon
Hi I have a 1977 white Subaru that you might like. It goes well and has good tyres. It's a classic.A few shillings would be great.0412817488:)messiah of fire wrote:gerday mate i have also just bought a 77 subaru wagon !wondering if you still have yours and any spares????
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Posted in September 2011... long shot?? I reckon but good luckWilly Fisterbottom wrote:Hey Swagman, Long shot but do you still have this car?
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