An 83 Coupe

85wrx · Post by **85wrx** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:39 pm

Been on the forums for a while and have decided to show what I am up to in the subaru world. All started out purchasing 2 x Coupes off ebay costing $200 and $250 ea. Kept the better one as a starting base and stripped the other of all parts required to make a nice street orientated car. I am going the different route of most her and will lower the car slightly to suit the 16x7 mags that have been purchased. I believe it is much more rewarding to complete the work your self rather than pay for someone to do it.
Things completed on the car:
Total respray with the addition of series 2 WRX bonnet scoop.(boot spoiler to be fitted later.)
Pair of sports buckets, sports wheel and stereo.
Rear 5 stud conversion with liberty 14x5.5 mags(front will be done this weekend)
Things to do:
EJ20 from Impreza with awd box.
Fit boot spoiler when painted.
16x7 speedy lite fins 205/50R16 tyres.
Re do the interior??

Wil post some more pics after the weekend hopefully with the 5 stud conversion to the front completed.

For interest some of the Subaru's that I have built up and enjoyed over the last 15 years:
1981 MY Sedan EA81T, 5 speed DR 4WD, 14 Marques, 2" lift kit.
1985 L Sedan EJ20T 5 speed AWD, 15" Hornets, EVO3 boot spoiler.
1991 L Wagon EJ20T 5 Speed AWD, 16" ALT rims, 4 spot brakes. (This one I wish I never sold.) If I get the chance will post some photos of these.

Hope you all enjoy.

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:48 pm

Dude, you have no idea how much I am loving your project!!!! Keep us posted!!!

I'm going down this path soon myself. I have already owned an EJ20 powered MY coupe and want nothing more than to own another, albeit with better panel, paint and finish!

Very impressed with your work!

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:05 pm

very nice work there mate, you will have a top looking car when its done, always like the coupe's!!

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:05 pm

Thats coming along nicely.Double thumbs up for doing stuff yourself.

subabooba · Post by **subabooba** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:13 pm

That's going to be one awesome coupe, great stuff, keep us all up to date!

stinky · Post by **stinky** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:01 pm

That looks great!! did you do the paint yourself ? I've been tossing up doing my brumby that colour forever!

BlackMale · Post by **BlackMale** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:21 pm

Nice, very Nice.
(Oh and keep an eye out for Tim he would love another 1 of these)

85wrx · Post by **85wrx** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:50 pm

Thanks for all the great comments. The paint job I completed in my shed. Bought the car 7 months ago and have completed what you see since then. The biggest issue I have is what I start on friday when I get home has to be completed before I go to work on monday. 3 hrs this afternoon I have managed to pull all the suspension out to complete the 5 stud on the front. Will post a photo over the weekend when completed.

tassyraider · Post by **tassyraider** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:34 pm

hi the colour is it two pack subaru orc as my ute.
if yes its a great job,great colour keep up the good work
subs rules
cheerz mick

85wrx · Post by **85wrx** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:14 am

The colour is actually ford narooma blue pearl. It has been done in 2 pack.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:23 am

tim_81coupe wrote:I have already owned an EJ20 powered MY coupe and want nothing more than to own another, albeit with better panel, paint and finish!

Hey Tim, what happened to your coupe?

coupe · Post by **coupe** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:35 pm

Mate thats a fine machine you have there goood luck with the build.
There a great car for hot roddn and ricin itc makes me miis mine
Cheers Pete

85wrx · Post by **85wrx** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:20 pm

As promised here are the latest pictures from what was completed over the weekend. Completing the 5 stud conversion on the front was much aesier than doing the rear end last week. The front took about 10 hours total.

Enjoy Darryl

BaronVonChickenPants · Post by **BaronVonChickenPants** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:32 pm

Thats some damn fine workmanship, you should be proud.

Jordan.

Brumby Boy · Post by **Brumby Boy** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:44 pm

Man i dont like the shape of thoes coupe's but dam after seeing yours im being converted lol

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:49 pm

brumbyrunner wrote:Hey Tim, what happened to your coupe?

Died a terrible death, it received a yellow sticker and I stripped it for parts.

85WRX: That coupe is totally awesome!!! Post as many pics as you can

subabooba · Post by **subabooba** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:34 am

That is really looking awesome! Keep the updates coming!

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:25 pm

Beautiful... Makes me wanna do one too, but alas, too many other projects (like a different coupe - a brumby

)

Cheers

Bennie

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:01 pm

Narooma Blue is a BA Falcon colour - trivia

kwijmbo · Post by **kwijmbo** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:27 pm

haha wow i did a double take when i saw those pics!

i thought - that blue looks familiar! altho mine's WRC blue.

if you wanna see mine go here:

http://web.aanet.com.au/kwijmbo/leone/

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