Bantum Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Does anyone have any locations that might have the connector I can buy? Narva do a complete range of plugs that you can directly swap over ( pins are similar size ) – You can either cut the old ones off & replace with new or more tedious - swap the pins over, which can be difficult to get the old ones out, as you may have to cut the old plug up … L More here : http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/quick-connect Cheers, Bantum … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Narva do a complete range of plugs that you can directly swap over ( pins are similar size ) – You can either cut the old ones off & replace with new or more tedious - swap the pins over, which can be difficult to get the old ones out, as you may have to cut the old plug up … L More here : http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/quick-connect Cheers, Bantum … Nice! That looks like exactly what we would need. Although I'm a bit worried as its only rated for 20A. The FSM calls for some of the fuses to be 25A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantum Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) There are other higher rated connectors out there too ! I'd rewire the High Beam to a new circuit from a dedicated relay - as it stops the heat building up / reduces current draw in the cabin. P.S. - If your after the larger Connector, you could try the local wreckers to see if the have something similar. Cheers, Bantum ... Edited August 24, 2014 by Bantum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks Bantum! I'll be looking more into swapping out the bad harness plug into something that is safer. Today I actually took the Brat out to an unknown dirt road right off the main road. I wanted to go exploring but I didn't have any protection, or assistance in-case something were to happen. I tried out my new video camera so I'll be posting a new video shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Pictures of the aftermath of my mini off road adventure. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Don't worry. Those aren't actual scratches. Just looks like that with the dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Video still in the works, but now I'm trying to decide which wheels to go with... 14x6 Jackman Untitledby blue03wrx, onFlickr 14x6 Alloy Untitledby blue03wrx, onFlickr Untitledby blue03wrx, onFlickr Side by Side Untitledby blue03wrx, onFlickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvbnyViu0V8&feature=youtu.be Edited September 6, 2014 by spicypeanut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantum Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Why not do both ... Alloys for show & on road + Jackmans for going off road = win ! Cheers, Bantum ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Are you sure those are 14's? Are they marked that size or do they measure that, from lip to lip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Why not do both ... Alloys for show & on road + Jackmans for going off road = win ! Cheers, Bantum ... Haha, yeah I think I'm going to mount tires on the Alloy wheels and use those. I would use the Jackmans but I was surprised at how much they actually weigh! Steel vs Aluminum I guess. In a few weeks is JCCS. Should I go with the factory steelies with caps or the Accessory Aluminum wheels? Are you sure those are 14's? Are they marked that size or do they measure that, from lip to lip? Well glancing at them, I didn't see any dimensions stamped into them but they measure 14 1/4 across by 6 1/4 wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Yeah those are 13" wheels. If they were 14's, they'd measure 15" across the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcommie Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I know our conversation about it kinda died out, but I do still have all that brand new air conditioning stuff (evaporator, etc) if you want it. You could probably source the rest of the parts from a junkyard car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) I know our conversation about it kinda died out, but I do still have all that brand new air conditioning stuff (evaporator, etc) if you want it. You could probably source the rest of the parts from a junkyard car. PM'd you. @Demon Brat (his wiring thread can be found here http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/148961-upgraded-headlight-wiring/ ) Thanks to demon brat, I ordered this to alleivate my headlight wiring issue. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331214602226 Looking forward to getting this installed so I can reliably use my high beams! Edited September 18, 2014 by spicypeanut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just installed the wiring harness from my last post and it works! I checked my fuses for residual heat and they are not even warm! I can't wait to angle the high beams down and drive around town with all 4 lights on. Also, this Saturday is JCCS 2014. I'm signed up and will be taking the car this year. I've been to many concour'd elegance with some of my family's other vehicles. 1907 Baker Electric 1909 Pierce Arrow 1907 Cylinder Oldsmobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Once I get back from my trip I'll have some suprises to share with you all but for now I've got a small update. I attended this years Japanese Classic Car Show 2014 with my girl friend. By the time I got home at midnight we only had a few hours to clean the Brat, fall asleep and wake up at 6:30am for the drive to the show. My girl friend asked how she could help. Well honey, this is how you wax the car. So she wiped it down and waxed the Brat! Proof: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Took a couple pictures with the sun shining early in the morning: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Once we got to the show and parked on the grass it turns out there were only 3 Subaru's! Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Mine: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr A Fellow Board Members Brat (which won a trophy by the way @scole665 ): Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr I wish I had taken more pictures. But until next time... Edited October 8, 2014 by spicypeanut 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsunrides Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I checked out your Brat while I was there. It is a real nice ride. What do you mean only 3 Subarus there, that was probably a record. I hope to have my 73' coupe ready for next year, but then I thought that 3 years ago........... I had my freshly restored 66' Datsun pickup there this year. It was the grabber blue one out in the asphalt area. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 I checked out your Brat while I was there. It is a real nice ride. What do you mean only 3 Subarus there, that was probably a record. I hope to have my 73' coupe ready for next year, but then I thought that 3 years ago........... I had my freshly restored 66' Datsun pickup there this year. It was the grabber blue one out in the asphalt area. Mark Thanks for the kind words. I've really enjoyed bringing the Brat back to life. I guess I never realized how rare these older Subaru's are. Everyone always talks about the Z cars, and the Datsun 510s being so "rare" but at JCCS you would never know that. The entire show (some 400 cars) were practically all those "rare" Datsun cars. I hope you can get the 73 up and running. If you ever need a hand let me know and I'll do what I can to assist. Have any pictures of the pickup? I think I remember it but not sure, I forgot to take more than 6-7 pictures lol. So I've got 3 sets of wheels for the Brat. The factory steel wheels, the optional aluminum mag wheels, and now 13" Jackman wheels. I recently came across a set of 5 Jackman center caps.... Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Now, which wheels should I put tires on?! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Tyres on both the Jackmans (for the dirt roads) and the alloys (for the street)! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Just received some trim rings in the mail. I think they actually make the steel wheels look great! What do you guys think? Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Found some pretty neat trinket the other day: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 10 Year anniversary for Subaru being in the USA! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just installed the wiring harness from my last post and it works! I checked my fuses for residual heat and they are not even warm! I can't wait to angle the high beams down and drive around town with all 4 lights on. Also, this Saturday is JCCS 2014. I'm signed up and will be taking the car this year. I've been to many concour'd elegance with some of my family's other vehicles. 1907 Baker Electric 1909 Pierce Arrow 1907 Cylinder Oldsmobile Thinking about getting that harness. My headlights have 3 terminals on the outer lights and 2 on the inner lights. Do I have to replace all my lights to 3 terminal or just leave it be and go ahead and plug them in as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thinking about getting that harness. My headlights have 3 terminals on the outer lights and 2 on the inner lights. Do I have to replace all my lights to 3 terminal or just leave it be and go ahead and plug them in as is? You should be able to use the harness as is. 2 of the plugs in the harness have 2 wires and 2 of the plugs in the harness have 3 wires. So it should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITBandit Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Looks good man! It's come a long way. Gives me hope I love coming to this forum. Makes me wana work more on my 79' Bratticus. You just inspired me to keep working on it instead of spending the money to buy another cheap runner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicypeanut Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 In my quest to install working AC in the Brat, I recently got a shipment of parts in. A few of them appear to be un-used (never installed ) Fan Shroud/Hand gaurd: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Window Sticker Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr MISC Parts: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Thermostat/Fan Speed Controller: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr MISC Hoses: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr MISC Trim Pieces: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Condenser: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Huge AC Compressor Bracket: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Blower: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Brand New OEM Clock: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Spare 4WD Rear Passenger Side Flap: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 1 Gauge Cluster for parts, 1 Working/Very nice Gauge Cluster: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Brand New Never Used AC exchanger (the one that goes inside the car): Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Spare Turn Signal stalk WITH Hazard Button: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Spare set of Rough side trim: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr That's all for now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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