Crazy idea-what do you think?

demonsvx · #1 03-31-2007, 09:55 PM

Ive been looking at getting a used truck but cant seem to find anything to my liking. Ive been throwing around the idea of a 1990-1998 legacy wagon-outback and making it INTO a truck. I think it can be done with enough time and the right tools. Im not talking about a simple cut and hack but a decent conversion with a bed floor, tailgate etc. What do you think? Too much work or should I buy a crappy S10 or Ranger

huck369 · #2 04-01-2007, 07:19 AM

I've considered the same thing....but a cheap truck would be WAY easier, and cheaper, plus have a stronger frame for heavier hauling.....

Ricochet · #3 04-01-2007, 07:38 AM

yeah have fun with that

Crazy_pilot · #4 04-01-2007, 07:58 AM

Didn't Subaru already do that? The Baja? It's basically an Outback with a bed, and lots of plastic cladding.

Manarius · #5 04-01-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

Didn't Subaru already do that? The Baja? It's basically an Outback with a bed, and lots of plastic cladding.

Or the Brat for that matter.

Crazy_pilot · #6 04-01-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Manarius

Or the Brat for that matter.

I like this one:

svxxx26 · #7 04-01-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by demonsvx

Ive been looking at getting a used truck but cant seem to find anything to my liking. Ive been throwing around the idea of a 1990-1998 legacy wagon-outback and making it INTO a truck. I think it can be done with enough time and the right tools. Im not talking about a simple cut and hack but a decent conversion with a bed floor, tailgate etc. What do you think? Too much work or should I buy a crappy S10 or Ranger

It's a VERY cool idea, but a LOT of work to do it right and not end up with something that looks like a chopped up Legacy wagon.
I have a Baja and love it - but if I had any say in the final design I would have omitted the rear seats and made the bed longer. Probably too expensive a variation from the Outback for Subaru for how many they hoped to sell, which in the end was far more than they sold.

mikecg · #8 04-02-2007, 06:16 PM

I just spotted a Brat that look like it was in really good shape for $1100 here in Dover, Delaware.

msvx95 · #9 04-03-2007, 05:31 AM

The Baja has no cargo space! You can't even fit a child's bicycle in the back!!

AlcyoneDaze · #10 04-03-2007, 09:20 AM

I've noticed what you mean about the rednecks valuing their trucks like gold. Even a total crap half-ton with high miles and rust fetches a lot out in the sticks. I wanted a 'beater' to haul stuff and off-road with but the cost is prohibitive.

Good luck with you project, there are a couple of these on cardomain if you feel like clicking thru tons of pedestrian cars