Hey i just wanted tell my story of my 1981 Subaru Dl wagon. I bought the car off of a guy for $125 put a new clutch in it and drove it. The car lasted me about 2 years and 50000 miles.
So I went out to go get something to eat last night. Came back to the car as normal and got in and tried to start her up. She tried to start and then she backfired and for some reason i have now clue why, she caught on fire. It melted all of the paint off of the hood, destroyed the spare tire and melted EVERTHING near the carb. I just converted the car from the hitachi carb to a solex about 2 months ago. This car was running so good and she is now deceased. The carb has been melted especially the float bowl. Everyone was alright and didnt get hurt. I cannot be mad about the car though, because i bought it for so cheap and it lasted me for over 2 years and 50000miles. Her life ended at 232000 miles and will dissassemble the car and probably get it crushed. I will post some pictures of the car probably tomorrow.
Brad