Huffer's black 98 LGT slushamatic sedan!

[Huffer]

The most recent pics...

Car is dirty as hell, but I've gone from this:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/09/050701_Side-1.jpg

To this:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/09/0509026_RightFront-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/09/0509026_LeftFront-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/09/0509026_Hood-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/09/0509026-1.jpg

[badbasser98]

Gotta love black... Very sexy.

-BB98

[phi11]

I like it.
the tint and impreza rims finish it off nice!
( what % tint is that? )

[masube81]

Nice looking black BD.

[Huffer]

( what % tint is that? )

35% front, 25% rear. I bought it as an eBay kit, pre-cut ($80), and had a local pro tinter install for $40. Damn good deal I think.

[belladonna]

that is very nice 8) i like the wrx rims on it too

[CTGTDRIVER17]

very nice huffer, good to have another black subie to compare to. i like the tints and wheels too

[Wiscon_Mark]

paint those rims gold ;) :lol:

Love it, have to visit you sometime when I visit family in Ohio :)

[Huffer]

paint those rims gold ;) :lol:
Love it, have to visit you sometime when I visit family in Ohio :)

Yup, do that... Always keen to meet other enthusiasts!

Gold? You mean like this?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

:D

[Huffer]

Some fun in the snow:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/11/051125_Dorifto0-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/11/051125_Dorifto2-1.jpg
:twisted:

[Wiscon_Mark]

Gold? You mean like this?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


Oohhhhh, myyyyy....

:twisted:

Nice Pictures Huffer :)

I wish the snow out here would stay on the ground :?

[Huffer]

Don't let rust go by... a long overdue update for the little sedan that could... 200k+ on the original engine & transmission, some unknown body damage (roof chop anyone?!?) and some DIY mechanical fixes, rusty exhaust etc.

She still goes, runs smooth and clocks at least 50miles 6 days a week.

November 2005
When rust attacks:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/11/051130_RustunderWindscreen3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/051210_RustunderWindscreen15-1.jpg

January 2006
When Huffer attacks back:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/060110_WindscreenRust3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/060110_WindscreenRust7-1.jpg

Strut tops - sealed 1998 units
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/02/Subaru_1998Legacy_FrontStrutTop0-1.jpg

February 2007- 200k
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/02/070207_200k0-1.jpg

Salt-drenched
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/070215_SaltWrenched5_filtered-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/070215_SaltWrenched4_filtered-1.jpg

[Huffer]

Quick little update - the original calipers froze up, so I had the dealership replace them... $400 in parts, labor was only $150 or so.
However, I have nice shiny silver-painted front calipers now...instead of the rust-corroded originals.

Not bad for 205,000 miles!

[Reason]

Keep slushing :wink:

[Huffer]

Car has been given to the in-laws - wheels are back to the LGT mesh "snowflakes" and it's still rocking at over 207,000 miles.
Got some maintenance coming up on it, and I have to install the O2 spacer too.

Front calipers aren't silver anymore, it was a preservative coating that got burned off so now the calipers are a wonderful rusty color - BAH.
I'll have to repaint those too at some point.

[Reason]

How could you let the wife get rid of this to buy a Honda :roll:





























:grin:

[Huffer]

Car is officially transferred into the in-laws names now.
I will still be "head mechanic" on the car. I was driving parallel with the sedan last night on the freeway.
Wife says "I miss that little black car". I look over, it looked REALLY good rolling at 65mph, not missing a beat, all the panels in good shape and still tight on the body.

Just clicked over 209k.
:cool:

[sharky nrk]

wow props to you on handling that rust - what a nightmare

[98 ej25]

i really liked the black window tint i am going to do that mine next i think looks nice

[Huffer]

Quick update, rear calipers froze up (212,000miles), so I had those replaced along with all new brake pads and rotors.

Problem - AC condenser has a leak, so the AC isn't staying in. $500 to fix.

Bigger problem, the sunroof will not raise up to seal the roof anymore, apparently the part to replace (the track) is $700 + $500 in labor (dealer) to install.

Car is starting to cost a little more money now, but if I can fix the sunroof, replace the engine and the transmission, it should be good for another 100k.

[redlegacygt]

there's a guy on nasioc with a sunroof assembly for sale. Bet you could hit him up for that part or the whole assembly..

[Huffer]

there's a guy on nasioc with a sunroof assembly for sale. Bet you could hit him up for that part or the whole assembly..

Nasioc is huge. You got a link or some other bone?

[redlegacygt]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1353652 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1353652)

sorry, thought i had done that. Its toward the bottom. Also, i can vouch for the seller. he's a good guy.

[Huffer]

Awesome, thanks!

[Huffer]

Car is officially laid to rest... at just 216,000miles... probably more as the speedo sensor failed to work at speeds below 40mph, and my mother in law drove the majority of the last year or so within 5miles of home.

Some dismantling pics...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Exterior-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Interior_NoConsole1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Interior_NoConsole2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Interior_Rear-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/NoFace-1.jpg

Sad days... but she took care of 3 families during my ownership...and probably 4 others prior to me.

My first car in the USA... cut my grease monkey skills on her.

The engine will be my rebuild project... the block is still good.

Reason for dismantle: body cancer.

[deadlydave]

oh man, bummer. Good luck with the build.

[henryq89]

huffer....seeing ur makes me miss my black Bd even more than ever...the tints look realli stealth on the car too...i had 35% all around on my BD...now im rolling with 20% all around on the new leggy..sick ride man....

[Reason]

huffer....seeing ur makes me miss my black Bd even more than ever...

ditto!

I want those visors!

[Wagonista]

Wow, shame to see such a nice car go. Aside from the rust, your body looked really clean and straight, i'm not noticing any door dings. And Java black, too. Those seats look good, too. :(

[Huffer]

Wow, shame to see such a nice car go. Aside from the rust, your body looked really clean and straight, i'm not noticing any door dings. And Java black, too. Those seats look good, too. :(

I found a little more rust inside the body that convinced me this was the way to go... eventually I may have to do the same thing with my wagon but hopefully not for another 100k. :)

It's actually Black Granite Pearl in color. Java black was an 03+ color.

Here's some more de-construction pics:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Interior_Seats-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Interior_Seats2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/RadioCDplayer-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Deconstruction-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Deconstruction4-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Deconstruction3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Deconstruction2-1.jpg

[4n70n1n0]

Put the hood on your wagon

[Huffer]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Lights_CenterRear-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF3897-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF3892-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF3886-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF3881-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF3880-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/EngineBay_NoIntake2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/EngineBay_NoIntake-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/EngineBay_NoIntake3-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/RearBrakes2-2.jpg

Posting these pics that they may be useful to someone, someday...

[WinterKnoll]

Put the hood on your wagon

+1

[Huffer]

Black hood on white wagon?

[Wagonista]

Yes. See how it looks with the black ebay grille.

[Reason]

Black hood white scoop, shiznats style!

[Brrrrrmmmm]

Was a nice car. Shame to see it die so early.

[Huffer]

RIP...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/DSCF3941-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/DSCF3944-1.jpg

220k engine
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/DSCF3955-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/DSCF3960-1.jpg

Tranny code
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/DSCF3963-1.jpg
VIN
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/DSCF3962-2.jpg

[99SUS SFD]

Rest in Pieces.

[Reason]

I guess you couldn't get the trim off? It so easy at this point since almost everything is off the door.

[Huffer]

I guess you couldn't get the trim off? It so easy at this point since almost everything is off the door.

It was torn at the corner...

[Huffer]

R.I.P :cry:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/RIP13-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/RIP12-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/RIP5-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/RIP3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/RIP2-1.jpg

It'll be in the crusher in a matter of hours... :cry:

[subba]

RIP :(

Its like de JA Vu, reminds me of Shanes Part out, the same color and everything.

[Reason]

RIP :(

Its like de JA Vu, reminds me of Shanes Part out, the same color and everything.

Yea it does

[henryq89]

RIP :(

Its like de JA Vu, reminds me of Shanes Part out, the same color and everything.

Yea it does

hopefully i dont have to do that to my old BD soon..... =[ ,,,btw my brother is probably going to get the car from my aunt (to whom we sold it to) ...so im going to start fixing it up as soon as he gets it!! :shock: :grin:

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Oh no! I was scrolling through this post and was about to say that our GTs are twins, right down to the Black-until-you-get-within-three-feet-in-direct-sunlight-dark-purple color, except that mine is 5MT.

=\

So sad to see it die.

[kevbot]

She was a beaute' better luck next time. mine is getting rusted out, like on the hood where the visor was...Sell me yours!?! same color i think.

[heyfrench]

Oh no! I was scrolling through this post and was about to say that our GTs are twins, right down to the Black-until-you-get-within-three-feet-in-direct-sunlight-dark-purple color, except that mine is 5MT.

=\

So sad to see it die.
Haha, I thought the same thing about his and mine when I opened the thread.

Anyhow, cool progression to see the demise of your Leggy, Huffer. There was lots of good glass still on it!

[marklj]

Too bad, i can see she still had life left in her!

[Huffer]

Too bad, i can see she still had life left in her!

No, she didn't. Cancer had spread... it would have required stripping the entire chassis and media-blasting plus welding a lot of new metal.
I don't have an overhaulin' team, so it was time to kiss her goodbye.
Struts blown, springs corroded, trunk + inside of doors rusted out...I think the only good parts I didn't save were the front bumper beam, rear bumper, steering wheel and passenger airbag system. ABS tone rings and hubs were well rusted.

[B's Legacy Wagon]

wow nice to see the progression of the car nad how it will be used to help other subarus take there turn to shine with all of its parts. was it worth anything to you to part out? was currious could see some one that maybe off road races use it even with rust. a person smashing into things for off road fun would have loved it lol. glad you have your other car to dote over now, sort of focus attention on one car.

[Huffer]

I probably could have gotten maybe another $1-200 out of it if I were able to keep the trans, and the rear diff.. But, it was getting cold quick and I had no garage to work in. The engine leaked like a sieve.

[B's Legacy Wagon]

yeah i hear ya done is done. feeling any weight lifted off your shoulder getting it gone, sound slike it gave you alot of head aches sort of.