As someone who owned an XT and 2 XT6's, I salute your work, sir.

@edster9221

4 ай бұрын

Hi bryede. Thank you for your comment. How were the XT6's to drive in comparison to the XT? Years ago I worked for a Suby specialist w/shop (nothing was irreparable i.e engines, trans, final drives etc; etc) I have 2 of these beauties. The other one has had the "mild custom" treatment over the years.

Awww my first car. Dam I wish I had your skills! I was about 15 when I saw one drive out of a basement car park in Adelaide. I had never seen one before and I couldn't stop looking at it. 2 years later I bought one, sadly it was a lemon, countless issues and my sunroof would leak like crazy. Still I loved the car.. We'd get 5 in the cab and 1 in the boot. Was a huge boot! Years later sold it to Mt Barker wreckers in 2002 for $200. I love seeing these cars and so awesome to see a restoration in SA. :-)

magnificient work! thanks for the great vid, hope more people will enjoy this.

That was to be crushed..... That's sacrilege, 😯 thank you, you have saved a very rare vehicle indeed, can't wait to see the finished product 🤘

I am also a Vortex owner, mine is a All Wheel Drive Unicorn Turbo edition originally, now with an EJ20 Turbo from an STI WRX, with full running gear.. Cudos to your restoration, beautiful work. Mine unfortunately needs that bodywork and has been off the road for some years awaiting some love. I hope your enjoying your recreation.

@edster9221

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments sir. I kinda have plan/s??? to re-engine the silver car with an EJ22, as I had successfully grafted same engine into my Suby L Series touring wagon some years ago to be better equipped for off road work....Was it what!! Finding more time & the extra w/shop space required these days is a bit of an issue (you don't say?!?!??) Hope you manage to have yours restored one day also. Regards.

Amazing work and craftsmanship. Was a little sad to not see it drive at the very end

@edster9221

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments sir. Completely forgot/overlooked the driveaway shot. I should find time to upload a few shots of my silver car also, which incidentally has been "mildly customised". Quite possibly a one of.

Thank you so much for making and sharing this video. I have two of these and you have motivated me to move one into the shed to start work on her. I'm in Victoria and you don't see these cars at all on the roads cheers

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. Very pleasing to hear that my 2 yrs of BST has prompted your good self to "get off da couch" & start your own resto/s. We must be a rather strange breed here in Oz, i.e also own TWO of these fine machines. Silver one have owned 15 odd years now. It's basically a one of as it's been "mildly customised". Looking forward to seeing your progress visuals.

Fantastic resto I rescued my Xt from under a tree. It had had a front end crash. I ended up with another shell to graft another front onto it. All the rust spots were the same as mine. Well done I have had mine on the road now for 2 years up in Gympie Qld. Cheers Shane 😎👍

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Shane. It's now been 2 years since this resto (doesn't time fly when having fun) I also have a silver one that has been "mildly customised" (basically a one of) & it also turns heads as does the blue one. Always great to hear from fellow Vortsters.

Looks Good. Lot of labor. Definitely Not for someone with fainted of heart. The man got 2 cars done. Wow.

@edster9221

6 ай бұрын

Thanks bobo. Time to hang up the tools methinks. Just sent off another rolling chassis (slight accident damage...NOT by me, but "donated" good interior items to blue car) to happy hunting grounds. Last remaining straight body unit (minus some interior items) will retain "Just 'N Case"

Absolutely beautiful. Such a strange and rare car, I'd love to drive one some day.

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle. They are very cool. I am fortunate enough to have two registered units, & driven regularly.

@mszsti

2 жыл бұрын

@@edster9221 could you please give me your gmail so i can discuss some stuff about the car? Thank you

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

@@mszsti Ask away. Will endeavour to answer any questions you have.

I've watched this video quite a few times, it's so relieving to see Vortex's being restored instead of crushed and your work on it is simply stunning! I'd love to own one (or a few) someday even if it's a restoration project, it's definitely my number 1 dream car.

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you LJ74 for your comments. I am EXTREMELY fortunate to own 2 registered vehicles They enjoy 6 monthly alternating regos between them (NO sitting & gathering dust in the corner for these 2 beauties!) Sincerely hope you manage to locate one someday.

One of my favorite vehicles. Glad to see it saved and repaired to this level. Amazing work sir!

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Hello Chall, & thank you for your comments. I also have a silver one for past 15 yrs. It is driven regularly also.

Excellent work ! Beyond new factory quality. It’s a joy to watch someone so good at a craft. 👏

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Rob. Thank you for your comments. Greatly appreciated. Believe or not, I'm a mechanic by trade & not a body trades person. Have "dabbled" in this hobby for some years now, & derive immense satisfaction from all my projects (large or small)

Beautiful work! Awesome car; I'm glad you rescued it!

@edster9221

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

After watching the video. Bloody great job. PS have a full body kit as well and rear window louvres.

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Newman sir. Thank you for your comments. I have 2 spare rolling chassis still, so lots of body spares. You mention "body kit"? Also have a silver Vorts that has incurred some "mild body customization" (owned it 15 yrs) I alternate regos between it & the blue one (blue is expired, so time for silver's turn)

nice! my first car was a silver vortex which i sprayed jet black! miss those days of cruising in that thing with a decent exhaust note!

Beautiful job!

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim

Well done Mr Edster. 👍 A beautiful restoration. I look forward to seeing your pair of Vortex’ in the flesh one day soon. Regards from the Flinders Ranges 😀

@edster9221

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr PK. Looking forward to viewing your motorsport machinery stable.

Impressive rebuild!

@edster9221

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 2000+ hours to achieve the result!

Amazing job and thank you for sharing!

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Hi V12. Thank you for your comments & viewing what can be achieved if the desire is there.

I’m speechless you have honorable work in her resurrection and looks like new again thank you I have two XT/Alcyone/Vortex’s as well love them they are awesome rides

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments & especially from a current owner. Yay!! I also have 2. The other is silver & "mildly customised" (a one of I would suspect) Have owned that one over 14 yrs. This one REALLY turns heads. Must stitch a few mins together & upload.....one day.

@AlcyoneModschannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@edster9221 would love to see it I plan on making some videos of mine soon as well just got to learn the software for video editing

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlcyoneModschannel Thanks again. Hope you come to grips with the editing software (who's software are you using/going to?) I have been using Vegas for years (now owned by Magix)

Nice XT, Vortex, Alcyone! That's certainly a rare beast, and you did a beautiful restoration on it. I love your dedication to doing the job correct, taking no short cuts, and keeping it as original as you could. Very nice. Now find a Gen II, and do the same!

@edster9221

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment sir. Very doubtful for any other resto's! Way, too many other projects (not vehicle related) since this one. I just "dabble" in the world of Bodywork & Paint, as am mechanic by trade.

I also have an '85 model in Brisbane. In pretty reasonable condition and 193,000 km. Usual sunroof problem, which my panel beater will fix in due course. Need a few parts, mainly trim, which I think I have now sourced, so just a case of gathering all the bits and assembling. I have owned it for 8 years and really never driven it as I live in Sydney, but will move it down to Sydney in due course. I also have 4 SVX's and a Brumby.

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Craig. Am rather envious of your SVX collection. I have another '85 Vortex that has incurred "mild customization" & have owned it 15+ yrs. I rotate 6 monthly regos on both so they get regular runs.

I had an '86 turbo in the states, which was simply called "Turbo XT". Light blue originally, and I too painted it this combo eventually. I saw this darker blue on someone else's car and I was smitten. Mine had the orange digital dash with the silly bar graphs, and the seats were partially checker board. Two things are true: 1. I loved that car. 2. I have never owned another car that broke down as much. I can't remember how many clutch cables I put in, or how many times a spline on the drive shaft(s) stripped from the rotor/hub. A blown coolant hose on a highspeed Interstate run ended up destroying an engine. I found an engine from a crashed all wheel drive model, and drove a few more years. The dedication you put into reviving yours is admirable!

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. I assume you no longer have yours?? Pity if not. I also have a silver one that has been "mildly modified" & from what one has been able to research, basically it's one of. Must make time one day & upload some shots.

I had one of these bought listed as salvage. Looked great ran perfect. So much fun to be unique. Had to give it up twenty years ago when I had my son. Twenty years later my son and his friends have a collection including wrx turbo, a couple of other older Imprezas and the other weird one the SVX. Pretty weird coincidence. I am waiting for the day he walks In and says “mom we got ahold of a XT or what you refer to as a vortex”

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Keller. Always great hear from past or present owners of these olde classics. Believe it not, I personally have never seen one in the flesh anywhere myself.

Man, this is absolutely fantastic. I’m looking for everything about the vortex since quite a while, cause i want to rescue one of these fabulous machines over here in germany. So, If there is anything more you can share, i would Love to See. The result is Amazing!!! Thanks a lot, so far...

@edster9221

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments Samina. The silver "customised" Vortex have now owned for 14 yrs (and yes, one does get a few looks when sitting at traffic lites, stopped for fuel, loud comments @ 60kph with thumbs up (I guess that means it's cool) The Blue one also attracts attention moreso because they do recognise it as a Vortex. Usual comment is "Cannot remember the last time I saw one". I personally haven't seen one being driven on the road myself, but saw a few come into our workshop as we were Suby specialists & that's how I became the proud owner of the Silver car as it required head/s attention & owner couldn't be bothered (his loss, my gain!!) Anyway questions you have I shall endeavour to answer. Good luck in locating one.

@user-qq5xm8zo1u

3 жыл бұрын

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Well done!! I admire your perseverance, it was a big job. I own an 87xt turbo which I have owned since 1991. White with gull grey. It's done 242,000 klms and is still in very good condition. Rust free except for the usual sunroof problems which I have managed to keep on top of over the years. Anyhow once again thanks for keeping the old girl on the road, it looks great.

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments Howard. I have owned another one for over 15 yrs now that has undergone a "mild custom" makeover (it's different) & commented often at the servo. Great to hear there are a few still remaining & driven regularly.

@howardpowne1419

2 жыл бұрын

@@edster9221 I saw the picture of your two cars side by side and really liked the spoiler you created, looks great. Both your cars look really smart. I live in Melbourne and haven't seen one on the roads for years, but I took mine to the Japanese Car show a couple of years ago and there were two others there. Mine's on club plates these days but I still take it out for a run quite often. They are great cruisers.

Very good Job!

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Casper.

Had 3 fwd one turbo. Missed greatly. Didn't have room to store them any longer. Have a rebuilt 4WD manual box still and couple of new front guards and other bits.

@mightycarmods do a video with this absolute legend.

I love how it screams 80s futuristic

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes. It does turn a head or 2 for sure.

God bless you good sir

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your blessing (I appreciate all the help one can get)

I bought one of these while on my Ps in 2012 never let me down and had 400'000km on the clock

@edster9221

5 ай бұрын

Hi & thank you for your comment. Always great to hear from past owners of these classics. Do you know if your owned one is still on the road?

@matthewmahony9165

5 ай бұрын

@@edster9221 unfortunatly i wedged the door stop under a bmw x5 at a set of traffic lights causing $18k worth of damage to the bmw. I wish i still had it. Was only the FWD NA model though. I have only ever seen another one on the road where i live. I was once pulled over by a cop in my mate's driveway only because he was interested in the car.

@matthewmahony9165

5 ай бұрын

Mine was green with brown interior. Loved the jet plane themed interior and both pop up headlights still worked surprisingly. The only thing that went wrong with it was the clutch cable snapping although luckly I managed to find a new cheap replacement online and was a simple fix.

@edster9221

5 ай бұрын

Hello again Matthew. Damn & booga re; BMW "meeting"!! I own 2 roadworthy units. The silver one I've owned now about 15-16 yrs, & during this time has undergone the "mild custom" treatment (I have been informed by other Vorts owners, that it's a one of, should really make time to stitch a few mins of vid on this one also......One day??) I alternate the regos between them both so they do not sit idle for long. There are 5 between 3 of us (that I know of) in Adelaide that are driven regularly. We keep in touch as much as poss.

We need you here in the US sir!!! I would love to fully restore my 85 and 86

@edster9221

23 күн бұрын

Mmmmmm, food for thought (only joking 🙄) & thank you for your comment 😄 I assume they need/require varying degrees of TLC as they all seem to these days 🤔Hope you can get at least one back on the road in the not toooooo distant future.

@leediffenderfer9326

23 күн бұрын

@@edster9221 me as well, my 85 is identical to yours! Marina blue 567 over white!

@edster9221

22 күн бұрын

I also own a silver one (past 15+ yrs) that has "minor" body mods so no longer original (semi custom more like it) Should do a 10-12 min vid with a side by side comparo of them both one day........

i used to own a charcoal gray one.. was totaled by a ambulance driver,/no emergency lights on, and it was his fault/..loved that car.. if they would make them today i would buy one...

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

You have my sympathies re; your incident. I had an altercation a few years ago in my other one (owned for past 15yrs) We finally/once again had our All Japanese Day here in Adelaide in Feb (after 3 yr absence due to dreaded Covid!) Besides mine, until that day I had NOT seen one on the road for past 15 odd years & on the day we ended up with 3 of us parked side by side! Absolute coolness!!!

@TheLolacat1

Жыл бұрын

@@edster9221 coolness is a perfect word for this car🙂

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir...

Guy...What you do is take a thin wire and saw through the urethane holding the windshield on.

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Point taken The Iron Man. Tried that , but for some reason not a success for me. Hopefully one does not have to repeat this journey. Thanks.

Very nice! Did they make a manual model?

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Daren. Thank you for your comment. They most certainly did. I have another one that is also a manual.

Such excellent work, Edster! I'm in Queensland and looked for a local Vortex before finding one in 2018. After a little coolant system/rust/paint work it was back on the road. May I ask how you refurbished the dash, considering how much brittle plastic mine has (covered by a dashmat). Plus, you showed rust spots near (I think) glass on either side - was that at the back corners? Here is a video of my Vortex XT, which looks to have been the same colour as the old vehicle you started with? kzread.info/dash/bejne/k62b1LJxc8yxiLw.html

@edster9221

2 жыл бұрын

Hello C & C. Thank you for your comments. The rust holes were at the front screen area. Your unit generally looks in far better state than mine. I'm still not quite sure to this day why I undertook such a massive project considering one is not (or has been) a bodywork specialist. Ah yes, the dash. I was fortunate here as I had "scored" two rolling chassis some time ago, that basically became my parts store & one unit had a very good dash! Have to be lucky some times eh! I also have a Silver one that has undergone "mild custom" bodywork. Quite different. Must get around to posting some pics of it. Have owned it now 14-15 yrs.

I owned an SVX. I'm thinking of buying a 1988 XT GL. Any advice? Thanks kindly

@edster9221

9 ай бұрын

Hello Alex. As you will have noted in my video, they have a number of issues their age & where & how it has been "stored"! Is it driveable, & if so, could it be driven to your trusted mechanic (if you are not one yourself) for a good "look over". Alternatively, if there is reluctance in this dept (quite understandable) is get your mechanic to site to check over. Bearing in mind we are dealing with 30+ yr old vehicle here. Ask to view recent work performed receipts etc; etc. It all depends how keen you are to own one, & if yes, be prepared for some expenditure. I have 2 of these fine vehicles. One drives well, smooth gearing where the other has a very clunky gear change feel (box is ok, synchros good, but it's harsh in operation) Hope this is of some help.

You're so lucky ! Great job! Though, I am not so crazy about those rims. They just don't work for that car. I recommend changing them to the original XT Turbo rims (If you can find them, though I have seen them on the internet). Also, get some decals made like the original Subaru XT Turbo decals that go on the door and stick them on there. There are many print shops that will make them for cheap. Here is an idea: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6BhwcqOZtWqk6w.html Your work will then be complete!

Only so many hours in a day-

@edster9221

7 ай бұрын

Too true! This eating & sleeping stuff takes up a lot of production time!

Hello sir if you're still out there i'd love to ask some questions

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Hello Stickx_in_the_mud; You most certainly can ask sir. Just hope I can do justice to your questions.

This was an absolutely amazing video I rather enjoyed it a lot

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks.

I have just bought my dream Subaru. An XT GL with a donor turbo 4wd. So I have two Vortex's with 5 engines total and a heap of spares. If there was a way to catch up I would love to give you a call and see yours and have a chat about the problems you had and the querks of the car. I owned one in mint condition 18 years ago but it got written off through no fault of my own.

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Hello David. Always great to hear from fellow Vorts owners, & am assuming you are in SA? To meet up at some stage would be good. I also have 4 units, but alas 2 are rolling chassis (minus engines) One is straight & original, the other experienced a front & rear & repairable if...?!? Have entered the All Japan Day at Glenelg 26th Feb (in case you are in vicinity) Regards.

@machcncsystems

Жыл бұрын

@@edster9221 I'm in western vic. So only a five hour drive. I will try to get over to Glenelg on the 26th.

@edster9221

Жыл бұрын

Magic stuff sir. Looking forward it. There's a possibility of one, perhaps two more local Vorts there also.