I haven’t had time to have a good look over the whole thing but initially it looks to be in very good condition. Paint is in great condition, has a few small knocks but nothing major. It also has a sunroof!!.
Not sure what the plans for it are at this stage. I was thinking restore it back to as new condition could be cool.
Any suggestions? I like the wrx seats in Ben's Fiori project so that might be one of the first things to get upgraded. I've still got my heritage seats somewhere so i might put them in...
Anyway here are some pics...
Sherpa!
The Hiace feels left out now...
Inside she has all the mod cons like am radio, glove box and ashtray
Sunroof!!
Plenty of room in the boot but not sure where the surfboard is going to go yet?
The EK23 2 cylinder could reach 125kmph max when new off the showroom floor. In 2009 the Sherpa still has it
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Update: 15/11/2009
Got a new head unit installed on the weekend. Most head units are to deep to mount in the dash where the original AM radio is installed so I was planning on mounting it on the shelf underneath the glove box but after some f**king around we decided it was best mounted with a bracket under the radio in the centre of the console. The single 2” speaker in the dash still pumps out the sound so that’s staying as is for the moment...
Go Fast Pink Bits
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Update: 19/11/2009
Got the guys at Cromer Racing to put on a nice little chrome sports muffler tip today and also did a basic service. They did a service on the carby as well as adjusted the brakes and replaced a CV boot. She goes like a little champ now!
Also tried finding out about lowered springs but not having much luck. The only mob who really seem to want to know about it are King Springs who said they can re-set the stock springs to whatever height I want. They said they have done three sets for Subaru Sherpa’s since 1987 so it’s not spring they plan on producing as an off the shelf item
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Update: 21/11/2009
Went up to Taleb Tyres this morning just to see what/if they had any rims that would suit.To my surprise there was a pretty cool set of 14"s that for $499 including Yokohama Tyres i felt i couldn't pass up. They fill out the arches much more am now undecided if i should get the springs compressed or leave as is.
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Update: 25/11/2009
Got the windows tinted today. As the Sherpa is registered with the RTA as a commercial vehicle I was able to get Solar Tint’s 5% Onyx on the rear windows and standard 35% on the front. It’s really starting to come together now...
btw i was telling Ben from Solar Tint about Suby Club etc and he was saying that if Sydney members wanted to do a group buy he would hook us up a good price.
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Update 23/12/09
Went to Wakefield today for an open track day. What an experience that was. 127kmph top speed, rear drum brakes and 5.5" wide wheels. The Sherpa was not designed with motorsports in mind. Was a lot of fun and finished up at the track without incident...
Then on the M5 on the way home we hit some traffic. And i was hit by Andy (And70)...
Nothing major really but i can't open the boot which is a pain in the ass. Gonna run this through Andy's insurance so hopefully i'll get his all fixed up fairly quickly...
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Update 30/12/09
So today i received a $1500 cheque from GIO ! ! !
I've been trying to source a rear bar all week with no luck until TH37OY alerted me to an ebay auction for another red sherpa.
$800 and it was a done deal. Still had change so i bought a Nardi Torino steering wheel from a GC8 STI RA (has the all important STI logo) and a Saas Boss Kit for her.
I'll pillage the ebay one for the good stuff and swap it all over when i get a chance
I think i might even install my old catch can for shits and giggles (and some bling)
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Update 08/04/10
Finally swapped my front and rear bars over today. Bother are much straighter than the original bars. The rear was a pain in ass to swap over as some of the bolts had been covered over after the rear ender. Nothing a good kicking couldn't fix mind you.
The pallet and cardboard were my panel beating shop. There is a small ding on the replacement bar that I tried to knock out. Unsuccessfully. It’s straighter than the old one at least and the boot now opens and closes which is the main thing.
Aaron and I were talking last night and I think we’re going to looking into giving the little sherpa some added boost. Anyone got a primary from a GT or B4 they don’t need?
By the way are they Fwd? or Awd?
FWD mate! Your probably right about not needing bucket seats. I think the gen 2 seats will do the trick nicely...now to find some 12" rims for it
vivio supercharged halfcut?? 
Had no idea you could register it as a commercial light van haha....thats awesome, the tint will give it some serious attitude.
ps. I was very impressed with its effort in the rally I read about somewhere on this forum. Should be Subaru's next WRC car 
