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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE8RvtbV_1Q Didn't realize this new camera doesn't do sound. So a pretty boring video.

Interesting. fixed the cooling fan issue. Got thinking and realized it didn't have an earth from the Rad to the body. 2 screws and a bit of wire and she'll now cycle nicely at mid range on the gauge. I wouldn't mind getting the other fan (behind grill fella( working at the same time though just for peace of mind though and so things cycle a bit quicker. Battery holds a bit more charge, so theres some hope, not the end of the world if its Fubar'd tho. Gave the outside a wash too, so much pollen and filth. I might stick one of the old kidney bean type air filter housings on it, I like them better than the round one. Depends which air filter is cheapest maybe. PVC system is still all over the place, one rocker cover vents directly to the intake... Not sure if thats normal. And vacuum advance is going nowhere currently. Anyone have any idea about interchangablity of the Master Cylinder and Booster with say, an '81 Brat?

She runs! Not at first, but after a little splash of gas down 'er throat shes purring. Once I got the clutch freed up she drives ok too. Freed all the brakes up and bled them up. Now for the bad, not much bad, just little things.. Throw out bearing on clutch sounds like its dying, screeches when depressed and groans randomly at idle. Cool fans not kicking in automatically - No biggie probably -Notice the extra fan directly behind the grill also! Assorted lights out - Meh No biggie Appears to be some play in the steering rack - Feels kinda suspect when travelling at over 90km/h Brake booster is just a big vaccum leak when you depress the brake, engine starts to die a little. Brakes are a little suspect feeling still, new booster might clear that up a bit, takes a decent amount of foot pressure to slow the car up. The hole in the floor:lol: Covered in dust cobwebs and pollen-- Thats causing me the most grief at the moment but hey. Exhaust leak at the one muffler. Anyway, I might go and take some more pictures and give it a wash while I try and charge a different battery. It runs real nice though, smooth idle, good throttle responce.

Alright, friday morn. The battery seems to be accepting a little bit of charge so maybe some luck there. Buuut. I'm thinking the reason I'm missing the whole dual carb bizzo is because someones slotted an EA71 in there. Thats right folks, its a 1600 GSR, with I suspect one of the dual carbs on it, and the second dual carb is in boot. So maybe it'll still go semi hard. Just not GSR hard. The PVC system looks to be a bit of a mess, eg blocked off rocker covers, just some hoses not going anywhere, so I've got my work cut out for me. No air filter for some reason.

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/waimaks/GSR%20coupe/ more photos there

Ok! Brought a new camera today, so uploading (attempting to) some pictures as we speak. The GSR's battery is on charge tonight and I've taken tomorrow off work and bought my tools home for my long weekends tinkering. Got the bonnet open, release cable is definately seized up, but theres plenty of room above the grill to pop the catch with long screwdriver. Sad to say, but It does not have the dual carb motor. So I'm thinking it must've been repowered at some time in its life. That'd also explain the spare carb in the boot...:-\ Pictures will follow soon, and maybe a happy update by the end of tomorrow. Any questions/advice?

Missed this one. It appears to be a 4 speed. Also, looked up the rego and it is still within the timeframes for me to register easily once the ownership gets in my name and it passes inspection, thats good news for those not familiar with NZ vehicle licencing. EDIT: Also, nearly a 7k redline, like I'd say 6.7-6.8ish. I nearly lost the plot when I saw that.

Small update, just got home, pitch black. The car is still there on the trailer hitched to the brumby 4rofls. Loosened the tie downs to find a little paint damage over the front fenders where one has rubbed, not too major though. Keep in mind 90% of looking over it has been early morning light or with the aid of a full moon (and this stupid lunar exclipse or whatever we had the other night.). Also, looking under the car again, some one has cut a small bit of rust out from the looks in the passengers floor, but forgotten to weld a bit back in.... So maybe a 150X150mm square hole in the floor with carpet poking through that'll need patching up too. Called into the ex Subaru agent next door to my work during lunch, and scored a '75 Parts book too, Earlyest one they had. Car also came with a Clymers manual I think and a spare unknown carb in the boot. I'm yet to get the bonnet open though, That will be this weekends mission, open bonnet, check fluids etc, charge battery, weekend is very busy already though... Arr I will have to make some time somewhere. Oh, and get it off the trailer.... And finally. I found this morning when attempting an early morning photoshoot, that Mum has taken the camera with her while travelling overseas--- Duh! So I might splash out and buy a digital camera of my own tomorrow in my lunch break if I can manage it. I REAALLY wanna take some improptu days off work now so I can get a bit done. If only I could store it at work and use the facilities there. But yeah, an update. But not really an update. It has 4 seatbelts. They are non retracting and to be honest look ancient and unsafe, I will see what the vehicle inspector says about it all. The weather better be good this weekend..

OK wednesday morning before work, might try and get the car off the trailer, got it home in the dark late last night.... Still can't get the bonnet open. BUT OMFG its pretty straight, like been mildly restored at least 5 yrs ago. Can see chrome rocker covers from underneath her. So hoping for a fresh engine too. Pictures in maybe another 24-48ish hours, will be too busy next few days to do much. The guy was real awesome about it too, he was a collector so to speak of older Japanese stuff, The GSR was the only one that wasn't in a shed and all looked after. He just about wouldn't take the money for it. Excitement building!

The more long winded information filled posts the better. Keep em coming guys. Just checking computer before we go pretty soon hopefully, Getting the trailer and allsorts ready, I wish I could drive it back.. Its a good drive. One step at a time John:rolleyes: Lets not get too excited yet.:cool:

Oh noes! I'm taking the afternoon off work tomorrow to go and pick it up. So maybe pictures in 48 hrs.

I think at this point me and my Dad are going to bring it back with a tandem trailer. I talked to the guy on the phone and asked a few Q's. He didn't know if it was twin carb or not. Has never had the bonnet open:-\ He did say it was helluva fast before he parked it for ~12months and the battery went flat. Apparently he just drove it home, and didn't really do anything to it. Lets hope the Rego is in fact on hold, there is infact no rust, and it will fly through its wof with a rebuilt caliper. Thanks for the heads up Cubastreet, I'd missed that to be honest, wouldn't have bidded though if you said you'd wanted it. As it is, I've probably pissed someone off, but they stopped bidding at $45 so its ok I suppose, $46 is still an awesome deal I feel. Now--- I need to learn quickly about GSR's! Whats the issue about wet lined cylinder sleeves or something and not liking to sit for too long (12months for instance).

The deed is done. $33USD AKA $46NZD Pictures to follow on delivery etc. Now... What can anyone tell me about GSR's? What front brakes do they have? Apparently one front is seized.

Imagine...... At the moment $1 NZ is like .... 71 US cents. Don't worry I'll try get it. Gonna call the fella now and ask some Q's.

that is ~2 hours quick fangings worth through the forest away from me. Closes <2hrs. And with one parent away I could probably sneak it home among the others ok! Tick Tock Tick Tock Tick Tock................

Wow, just wow!. I'll be interested to see this as things progress along a bit. You sure do have your work cut out for you.

That said. It is a ute. So these kinda feats are taken for granted.

I think thats the 4WD badge. Neet site though.

Horaah!

Ewwww Thats pretty funny.

4AF thats carburetted right? I've heard the 4AF and 4AFE are very good little engines. Lucky.

Care to share the story? Thats looks pretty serious.. I've been in one accident, all by my self on the way back from work a few months ago. Rain + General Carelessness + multiple possible excuses + Rock wall. Took the kinda wrong line around a corner understeered once hitting corrogations in the road (due to the line I took), snapped off the throttle not long into the understeer, at which point the back stepped out, silly amounts of oversteer and complete opposite lock to no avail (I'm not saying I'm the king of oversteer or anything here either.) But yeah, sliding sideways at that point, I think at this point I hit the anchors and the clutch, remember looking right and seeing empty road, and straight ahead a rock wall slowly getting closer, nicked the front end, which spun the car 180*, so stopped pointing away from the wall with the back end probably pretty close to the wall. Cursed a few times (understatement), looked round, hit the gas (its still going wtf?!), back in first and pretty much didn't stop except to pour rainwater through the engine, as the rad was burst. Did get out to pick up my bumper, numberplate, and kick one or two rocks off the road. Chassis just kinda popped apart up front due to rust. This picture was prior to strapping the front of the car to a powerpole and tugging backwards(and sideways) Not a very exciting story. In comparison to others. But probably worth telling.

wrong country

mmmmm dual carbs.. Must find!