Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
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Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
I know this isnt a 7 build but my Locost needed a friend so i have started another big project.
I am Starting a new Project called #TurboUte
I am Converting my 02 WRX Wagon into a Ute/truck.
I know this is not a original idea Cause Mighty car Mods did it but it is just something i wanted to do.
I know there is alot of ppl who might get a lil mad about me cutting up a suby
But this car has really high miles & recently threw a rod bearing so she is currently down anyway.
Here is my video series for the whole build. check it out, like it & subscribe .
https://www.youtube.com/tripskywalker?sub_confirmation=1
We starting things off by stripping her down.
I am Starting a new Project called #TurboUte
I am Converting my 02 WRX Wagon into a Ute/truck.
I know this is not a original idea Cause Mighty car Mods did it but it is just something i wanted to do.
I know there is alot of ppl who might get a lil mad about me cutting up a suby
But this car has really high miles & recently threw a rod bearing so she is currently down anyway.
Here is my video series for the whole build. check it out, like it & subscribe .
https://www.youtube.com/tripskywalker?sub_confirmation=1
We starting things off by stripping her down.
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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
A few pics from the project.





..Whats to come







..Whats to come


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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
Here is Part 2 of my #TurboUte build. In this video we start welding up the Doors & taping her off to Cut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf3NDOc03oQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf3NDOc03oQ
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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
A few photos for your eye balls.
If have any question or just wondering what im doing let me know.





If have any question or just wondering what im doing let me know.





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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
LOVE IT!!
A build that starts with a sawzall, a pile of cut-outs, and a helper cat has my immediate respect and attention
Carry on, and please keep us updated
--ccrunner

A build that starts with a sawzall, a pile of cut-outs, and a helper cat has my immediate respect and attention

Carry on, and please keep us updated

--ccrunner
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1963 Volvo P1800 Restomod
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1959 Berkeley SE492 Restomod...
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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
Meh. It's "just a Subaru" to folks around here. If nothing else, that looks like a fun way to kill some time.hedtrip wrote:I know there is alot of ppl who might get a lil mad about me cutting up a suby

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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
I thought the MCM SubarUte had a lot of potential to look good with some extra tidying up. Figured there would be a few people follow their path.
Looking forward to see your results!
Cheers.
Looking forward to see your results!
Cheers.
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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
Thanks guys
Working on part 3.



Working on part 3.



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Part 3 of #turboute is out.
I have tryed a slightly diff format this time let me know if you like it any better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdmwp0BfW78
I have tryed a slightly diff format this time let me know if you like it any better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdmwp0BfW78
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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
Looking forward to seeing where this goes! I really liked the MCM build, but as was said above, it was really missing a lot of much needed polish, since it was only built in a couple days.
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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
Cool project and looking good!
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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
That just cries out for a mid-engine V6.
Midlana book: Build this mid-engine Locost!, http://midlana.com/stuff/book/
Kimini book: Designing mid-engine cars using FWD drivetrains
Both available from https://www.lulu.com/
Kimini book: Designing mid-engine cars using FWD drivetrains
Both available from https://www.lulu.com/
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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
i really dont take as much pics as i should.












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Re: Building a Subaru WRX Truck / UTE
Some of those pictures remind me not drink so much...
Have decent lighting, hold it steady, hold it level, and wait for it to focus.
Have decent lighting, hold it steady, hold it level, and wait for it to focus.
Midlana book: Build this mid-engine Locost!, http://midlana.com/stuff/book/
Kimini book: Designing mid-engine cars using FWD drivetrains
Both available from https://www.lulu.com/
Kimini book: Designing mid-engine cars using FWD drivetrains
Both available from https://www.lulu.com/
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