Newbie to the forum - From Salvage - Rebuilt - MODiFiED

[Rubaru]

Hey everyone just joined the thread and excited to get on with my new project car.
From calgary, AB my name is Paul and im LOVING my new subie ive always wanted one and finally have it . its no wrx but it'll be better than one once im done with it .... which i dont think that will ever happen i have to many ideas for this car :smt017

1997 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5L

Bought it as a Salvage write off.
SALVAGE (BEFORE)
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AT MY SHOP (CANADIAN IMPORT AUTO)
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REBUILT (AFTER)
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So Far what i have done to get my Rubaru back to my rebuilt title:
New front bumper from subaru
New a/m Rebar
New Radiator Support
New Driver side headlight
New Front brakes and brake pads
New driver side axle
New driver side ball joint
BRAND NEW Rubber all around. Marshal Pro Racer II
New front window (From Easy Auto Glass A+ 5* for them!)
New Interstate Battery MT35 (They didn't have the MTP35 :( )
ALL Fluids where services (Coolant, Transmission, Both Diffs, SYN MOBILE 1)
and other minor things.

NEXT ----- this is another members ride but i really like the stockish look and just looks clean .
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Going For the JDM All Stock Look and all the rest is under the hood >:D

Hope you enjoy More pictures and MODS to come!

[httrdd]

Welcome. Nice restoration there. Car looks great.

[Rubaru]

hey thanks im saving up my pennies right now for a EJ20 engine swap and installing my own turbo or wrx engine + tranny swap

[BG5guy]

another subi lives on, good work

[mycargoesvroom]

Hahahaha that's my car you used as an example :D

[Reason]

Hahahaha that's my car you used as an example :D


Hold on, you bought this from redlegacygt?

[mycargoesvroom]

Hahahaha that's my car you used as an example :D


Hold on, you bought this from redlegacygt?

2.5GTLegacy, but yes it's his old car.

[Rubaru]

Hahahaha that's my car you used as an example :D
your GT is a work of art man ! your subie is actually my motivation, i saw all the pics and what you've done :smt023 and not going to lie its actually my ipad background and start up screen lol

[Rubaru]

Hahahaha that's my car you used as an example :D


Hold on, you bought this from redlegacygt?

???? i just bought the car off some random guy that didn't have the time and money to work on it :cool: now its my pride and joy and i still have a ton of work to do on it . Even got the custom plate coming in 4 weeks ( Rubaru )

[mycargoesvroom]

Hahahaha that's my car you used as an example :D
your GT is a work of art man ! your subie is actually my motivation, i saw all the pics and what you've done :smt023 and not going to lie its actually my ipad background and start up screen lol

Thanks man but I didn't build this car, I just own it now :D

[Rubaru]

i know i just noticed that now i posted on your other topic.
im pretty jealous right now that you own it ... buuut just wait in good time this car will be a subie beast. I revived her back to life and now shes ready for a new heart and to tear up the roads

[mycargoesvroom]

i know i just noticed that now i posted on your other topic.
im pretty jealous right now that you own it ... buuut just wait in good time this car will be a subie beast. I revived her back to life and now shes ready for a new heart and to tear up the roads

Thanks man, I wish you the best of luck and I'll be sure to stop in and check out the journey :D

[Rubaru]

thanks . im sure ill be using alot of the same parts your subie has and ill be sure to post all the stages its goes threw.