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    Subaru XV - Ute ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    Ok - had time to do some more work on this :

    IMG_3349.jpg

     

    Note : Working with these to make  a more realistic XV wheel ...

     

    IMG_3353.jpg

     

    Next bit :

     

    IMG_3356.jpg

     

    Back to it  ... ;)

     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

    1978 Subaru Brat

    in Members Rides

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    Yep there's always another way ( drilling is usually a last resort effort ) ... :P

     

    The advantage with my method is that you can reuse them if done carefully ... :ph34r:
    ( It helps also if you give them a good soaking in some lubricant like penitrol, CRC, WD40, etc.) ... :)

     

    Be sure to take some pictures of you efforts Rusty ... ;)


    Cheers, Bantum ...

    1978 Subaru Brat

    in Members Rides

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    I can’t seem to get the ignition assembly detached from the steering column. it is held on by 4 bolts, but 2 of them are round on the top like a carriage bolt? any ideas?

     

    You'll have to file / cut a slot big enough for a flat blade screw driver to be able turn them ... :)

     

    P.S. - You might need one of these too !

     

    impactdriver.jpg

     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

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    The Subaru Brat

    in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    Sorry for the thread dig, but I was looking for some updated BRAT / Brumby Production numbers ... ;)
     

    Found this site has some & more info can be found here : http://www.cars101.com/subaru_archives.html

    The above only covers US, so wondering if anyone can get hold of a total overall figure of vehicles made in Japan ?

     

    I would also like to get figures for other countries including 'Targa tops' or 'Sport' models as they were called here ...
     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

     

     

    P.S. - this link : http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/brats/brats.html ... no longer works ... :(

    Subaru XV - Ute ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    Rear End Cast ... :wub:

     

    Quick one for last bit on rear end :

     

    IMG_3281.jpg

    & removed :

     

    IMG_3304.jpg

     

    Do Note that I've marked up where tail gate has to fold down & so will be removing that bit ... :)

     

    Ok - that's it for now, back to casting ... :)

    Cheers, Bantum ...

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    Subaru XV - Ute ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    Top Cast ... :ph34r:

     

    Next up is the top half of cast :

     

    IMG_3269.jpg

    Casted :

    IMG_3272.jpg

    & Removed from Mould :

    IMG_3273.jpg

    De 'pugged' & Ta-Da - a ute is staring to Appear !

    IMG_3277.jpg

    Still have the lower half to do yet ...

    Cheers, Bantum ...

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    Subaru XV - Ute ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    First cast ... B)

     

    Ok - finally got round to do some casting, here are some of the results :

     

    Front end :

     

    IMG_3238.jpg

    Rear window :

    IMG_3244.jpg

    And removed ready for next bit :

    IMG_3261.jpg

    'Pug' mould for rear end :

    IMG_3266.jpg

    More to come .... :)

    Cheers, Bantum ...

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    center console destruction....make that damn stereo fit

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    That's some nice metal work.  You putting in just a head unit or adding a cubby hole or switches ?

     

    Thanks, The original intention was to put in a DIN head unit, another option I was considering is going with a tablet PC ( See link for more details ) … You could easily put other stuff in there as I have left room for other stuff …

     

    Nice set up! But.... You're steering wheel has been installed on the wrong side!   Is that a sheet with the edges rolled, or plate with machined edges ?

     

     

    Ha - just Flip the image if it bothers you that much … :P

     

    I made this out of 1.2mm thick aircraft aluminium ( so is very strong ) was cut & bent using a press / folder then beaten into final shape. Still not finished yet as I have to decide which way to go … :)

     

    P.S. - I’ve got some sketches somewhere of dimensions for it - will see if I can find them … :)

     

    Cheers, Bantum …

    Documented: The 1970 FF-1 Project car...

    in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    NFI what PO did for a fuel system, would have to ask him why - if as suggested may have blocked the vent altogether ... :confused:

     

    I will have to search back through this thread to see if I can find a reference ... :ph34r: 

     

    I think this is it + look at immediate previous posts : http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/77261-documented-the-1970-ff-1-project-car/page-42?do=findComment&comment=1003965

     

    After re-reading that lot - I suspect that it may need a vent line run from tank through second 'Evap' Can onto 'Carby' somehow in order to draw off fumes / release pressure  ... :huh:

     

    Who hoo ... :popcorn: ... Can't wait - you must do a video of it running with 'sound' on ... ;)

     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

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