kiwi subbie Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Ive picked up a 1983 RX Leone a few weeks ago. Plan is to tidy up/ restore it. It is a runner but needs a bit of work doing to it. Hopefully mite have it running back on the road soon ( few Weeks ), depending on chance of getting time to work on it. Its a 1983 model twin carb EA81, 4speed manual with Hi/Low. In a grey color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 good lord what a magnificent automobile. ill trade you my left testicle for it shipped to 98445 zip code. im sure you can accomidate me. please fix it up for me first though, this is my anatomy yknow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 :slobber: DO WANT You are a very lucky guy kiwi. I'll be watching this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmashedGlass Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I just peed. A little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Splendid, Very good sir! Could you please post the Color code for me!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natext6 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Splendid, Very good sir! Could you please post the Color code for me!? +1....on both items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81MV Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Such a good-looking car. Great colour, great wheels... Some of these came to the UK but I'd be surprised if there are any left (rust killed them off in double-quick time). MORE PHOTOS PLEASE! I'd better post some photos of my new GLF hatch project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Splendid, Very good sir! Could you please post the Color code for me!? Where is it located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Damn nice find! Can you by chance get some pics of those mirrors? I am trying to find some like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Where is it located? It varies per year and model (Combi, Saloon, Coupe' ect..) It will be a little metallic sticker with two or three numbers on it, sometimes on the front Radiator support, Door jam, Strut tower. Like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Sweet Ride!! How many k's and is it the original paint? Very clean! Think I'm going to have to save some coin and sort a shipping container to fill with some choice subi's to enjoy cruising in! Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 It varies per year and model (Combi, Saloon, Coupe' ect..) It will be a little metallic sticker with two or three numbers on it, sometimes on the front Radiator support, Door jam, Strut tower. Like this Had a good look today and can't find it. Most of the stickers are in Japanese too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Oh well. Its possible someone pealed it off in the 30 years the car has been around We need more pictures of this thing!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sweet Ride!! How many k's and is it the original paint? Very clean! Bennie I think its about 290,000km. Most of it is original. There is some spots that have been touched up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Oh well. Its possible someone pealed it off in the 30 years the car has been around We need more pictures of this thing!!!!!! Yes I guess thats the case. or its in Japanese and cant tell lol. I will do some more pics. Just don't have my camera on me. Today I did a little more on it. Pulled out some of the interior, bottem part of rear seat and some side panels to pull out the old ripped seat belt. Also got as far as taking wheel off. Now just need time and good weather to replace shot cv boot on drivers side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Ive slowly been working on it. Its all pretty much back together. Just need to wire up a bypass switch to turn on the radiator cooling fan. Then I can start driving it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 G'day mate, This is how I wired up a switch to activate one of the fans: Works a treat. But: If you need this to keep the car cool then there's either something else wrong with the cooling system OR the bash plate and two factory stone guard/oil catch plates (what ever you want to call them) are missing - these create a negative pressure in the engine bay that effectively sucks air through the radiator. Also block any gaps around the radiator, I know our brumby has a good one inch gap on one side of it. Must be an MY thing Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxleone Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Nice score! I'll have to keep an eye out for it when I'm cruising around. By the way, there's an 83' EA71 (i think) sedan at the Pickapart out on Halswell Junction Road if you need any parts. Edited November 30, 2012 by rxleone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 My best friend is from Christchurch. If you ever want to get rid of it, let me know... I'll have him put it in his suitcase next time he goes home to visit:brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 G'day mate, This is how I wired up a switch to activate one of the fans: Works a treat. But: If you need this to keep the car cool then there's either something else wrong with the cooling system OR the bash plate and two factory stone guard/oil catch plates (what ever you want to call them) are missing - these create a negative pressure in the engine bay that effectively sucks air through the radiator. Also block any gaps around the radiator, I know our brumby has a good one inch gap on one side of it. Must be an MY thing Cheers Bennie It only heats up in heavy start stop traffic/slow moving traffic, which is very common in chch due to lots of road works/ road closages. Radiator Themo Switch doesent work. So fan currently not working. I will order a new one but a replacement aftermarket one isn't cheap. and Gen Subaru is worse.... $170 Its Cheaper for me just to run a bypass as a temporary / back up switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Ug what i would do to have that car. So jealous! Nice score. I wish we got the RX over here in EA81 twin carb form instead of just the EA82t variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Yeah, what Hatchsub said! If you ever decide to sell that puppy, make sure you give us first crack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Yeah, what Hatchsub said! If you ever decide to sell that puppy, make sure you give us first crack! Theres so far a long waiting list already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Heres some pics from last week working on it. New Ball Joint New Brake Hoses CV Boot fitted into cv joints etc New Seat Belt Seat belt fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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