AMT Subaru Brat

[cobraman]

I kind of lost interest in this kit shortly after I started it so I decided to modify it . Not sure if I made it better or worse . Hood is glued shut . I cut a hole in it and mounted a partial engine from underside . I enlarged the wheel wells and used parts box wheels and tires . Made a bed cover . No underside detail so it is a slammer . Painted with Tamiya light blue . Side pipes from parts box . 

[Classicgas]

Very nice.  I gotta get one.  Didn't round2 just reissue this? 

[cobraman]

Thanks and yes it was.

[VanSpence]

The bigger wheels look really good on there. I like what you have done with this. 

[Plowboy]

That's a cool looking little Subaru Ray! Very believable. Like something someone would do in their backyard or garage. Does this kit have an engine? I've never had one.

[cobraman]

The kit does come with the stock engine but I just glued the hood shut.

[PappyD340]

Looks pretty wicked Ray!

[cobraman]

Thanks Larry.

[slusher]

Very nice Subaru Ray, I like the white steel wheels whit your body color..

[cobraman]

Thank you Carl.

[Goose1957]

With those air cleaners poking outta the hood, you know something wicked is under there. Bet its a 289, lol. Cool Brat.

Jeff 

[cobraman]

Thanks Jeff. 289 sounds good to me. ?

[Chuck Most]

Some time ago I saw a Forester treated to a 5.0 swap, so it's totally possible.

[Misha]

I really like your concept Ray, of turning it into a curbside/slammer with a kit that was so-so; I have a few of them. By providing a partial engine underneath a shut hood revitalizes many of the odd ball curbsides I have. Great looking build.

Cheers Misha

[cobraman]

Thanks guys .

[BeakDoc]

Doesn’t matter whether you made it better or worse as long as you had fun doing it. FWIW, my vote is for “better.” I like it! Now I need to pick up one of those Brat kits because you’ve just inspired a build idea.... a Brat BRZ drifter.... hmmmm.