Sweet82

Drove it around last night. It vibrates on the asphault! You have to get going over 5 mph or it klunks because the lugs are so deep on the tires. I'm keeping a timelapse record of my progress on the reader ride section under Sweet82. It's not perfect but it does have the basic build record. I had never thought of a Subaru as a kit platform either? However it does make sence. You have a RELIABLE vehicle with 4WD and a LOW RANGE and all for a purchase price of $200-500. Add all these things up and you have a great starting point for an off-road vehicle. Just like the VWs it has a horizontally opposed 4. I have a bunch of modifications from the AZ plans. 1st I lowered the front of the hood 8" for better visibility. Next I made it a 4 seater. Then I incorporated a roof rack/roll bar for the back end. To finish I added rock sliders and drink holders! If I ever did it again I'd make even more changes to the original plans. As for WCSS6 I am logistically challenged! I'd love to go but have no way to get there. My trailer (Home Depot) won't haul the buggy and my Trooper is a 4 banger!, I have no tow rig. However if anyone is passing through SLC with trailer space???

I could probably research it but I figured someone here would know. Q. What does the GT model have that makes it a GT? Q. Now what about the STI Q. WRC and WRX? Anyone know the specs the set these models apart? Just wondering.......... Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I'm not sure what your setup is like............but on mine, I have two elements in the bulb. If one of your elements is toast, that would explain it. Look at the bulb and see if it has two elements. One will be for running lights and one for the blinker. Just a thought? Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Don't get me wrong, my local Subaru Dealer has been good and the last time I called 1-800-Subaru they were helpful. This time they SUCKED and DIDN'T seem to care! The part I'm looking to replace is a Fuel Pump Control Unit 429547014. What I know about this is it's only good for an 82 with a carter webber and no part # supercedes this number in later years. Q. Is there a preceding part # that may work? No parts directly replaced this on later years, but did this part interchange/replace an earlier year? I realize I'm chasing a lost cause........but I've tried a 429547022----won't send power to the fuel pump:-\ . I now have a 429547102----sends power to the pump but no signal to the electric choke. Car runs with this but I have to mess with the choke everytime I start it:-\ . I just wish there were more old Subies in my neck of the woods. Glenn, 82, SubaruHummer 01, Forester

Subaru of America is WORTHLESS! After waiting 20 minutes on hold the wouldn't even try to look for a cross referenced part number. They just wanted all my personal information. After they got some of that (I won't gurantee the accuracy of the information I gave them) they simply said they couldn't reference the part number system. They didn't even ask for the part number! They are worthless! Thanks for nothing SOA!

My choke has been stuck on because of an electrical issue.... Is your choke on? Just a thought? Glenn

Thanks Calebz! I'll bother them this morning:D Glenn

I have tried several "black boxes" none with the correct #s I have a 429547002 on it at the moment. This box gives power to the fuel pump but will not give power to the electric choke? The car now runs but gets too rich after a minute or so and kills. I can stick a screwdriver in the carb and open the valve and it will start and run fine. Any Ideas on how to manually control the electric choke, if I can't find a 429547014 FPCU? Anyone had experience with the electric chokes? Thanks, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer, choking.... 01 Forester, laughing.....

I had some friends at RockLogic 4X4 bend the tube. http://www.rocklogic4x4.com/ <--Got to pimp them, they were great! I looked at a couple of cheap benders, including Harbor Freights, but I didn't think I could get the quality of bend that I wanted with any bender I could afford. I'm looking forward to actually using it? I have the rear seats and the dash area to finish up then she will be out on her inaugural voyage! Gettin hard to wait...... If your in, or traveling through Utah stop by! Glenn 82 SubaruHummer, may end up being registered as a 2004 RhinoBuggy. 01 Subaru, registered as a Subaru.

Looks Great! How big is the lift? What size are the tires? Wish I had one...... Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Its a Rhino! The plans cost $50.00 US. I modified the plans to look more like a Scorpion. http://www.scorpion4x4.com/ I have a little less than $500 in steel tubing. A little more than $500 in aluminum plating. The Custom rims set me back about $80/ea. The nice thing about building is you can "pay as you go" so it doesn't hurt that much. My old hatch was too rusty on the bottom side to lift and the motor and drive train were too good to part with. Rhinoing it made sence. I'm headed to DMV to convince them that it's still a 82 Subaru Hatchback? If I'm successful they will issue me an Off-Road title "for a Subaru"? That would be a first. Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I finished the tail lights on the buggy, sadly I was unable to re-use my old hatch tail lights:-\ . I ended up using Semi trailer lights. I think the tail lights look like some sort of amusement park ride. I also took a close up pic of my Tires! Them-r-tires! http://usmb.net/gallery/albuo21/cap_042304_083943_29_1 The last pic is of my poor yellow Hatch going for it's final ride! Sniff! Sniff! It likes it's new body much better! Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I had the same problems with my horns. They probably still work, they just need cleaning. My connectors were corroded big time, I cleaned/replaced them. The horns can be adjusted by turning that big center screw. They may come back to life if you mess with them a bit. They sound so much better than the Harbor Freight $7 american sounding car horns. Good luck! Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

NO, NO, NO, The most importent thing is to design a LOCKER for that mess! And throw in some gear reduction while your at it? Please, Please, Please! Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I'm looking for the phone number for Subaru of America 'technical support?' I have talked with them in the past and they were most helpful but, I can't find the number. I looked in FAQ and did a search for posts but found nothing:confused: Anyone got it handy? Thanks, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer, misbehaving 01 Forester, behaving

You probably want to go through Zions and see the narrows, do some hiking, see Angels landing... http://www.nps.gov/zion/ The San Rafael Swell is Mountain Biking and Desert. Good Gravel Roads but slippery when wet! http://www.go-utah.com/utah/san-rafael/swell.html Moab is worth a visit. A dual range tranny will let you see more of Moab. The Slick Rock Bike trail is kind of a moral imperative when in Moab. http://www.discovermoab.com/news.htm Chris "Bratcrazy" works in Bryce Canyon N.P. He could give you some good info on Subarus and Bryce Canyon. http://www.nps.gov/brca/ Hope this helps your trip planning. Glenn, 82 SubarHummer 01 Forester

I saw that on the news too! They specifically said "Subaru". Usually they don't mention the brand of car in stories like that. Poor Subie:-\ Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester, like the one in the pic

Tires are the fastest way to get ground clearance, and if you have tires and rims that is also the cheapest. Gearing is something you may want to think about when balancing your needs/requirements for the Subie? I have 26's and I notice the difference in my gearing:-\ Good luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Saw this on FOXNews. What a great picture. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,117704,00.html Click on the Forester on the right. Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester, similar to one in pic

For those who care......... The part number 429547014 (FPCU) is ONLY for an 1982 Subaru with the Carter-Webber single barrel carb. No cross reference or superceding part numbers are available for this unit. The good news is it's still available on order for $150! I'm depressed now............. Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer, with the Carter-Webber carb! 01 Forester, without a carb!

Do you know if an EA82 is the same as an EA81? I had some custom EA81 rims made and I have those specks. Let me know if you want them or think they are compatible. What are you trying to do to? Glenn 82 SubaruHummer, 01 Forester,

I went to the Junk yard and picked up a FPCU. The numbers were different on the 83 Subie that I got it off of but the carb was the same and the wiring configuration was the same as I have. I didn't work:banghead: The FPCU I have has....... 429547014 on it. (1982) The FPCU I purchased had 429547022 on it. (1983) Anyone familiar with compatiblity issues with the Fuel Pump Control Unit? Could I have gotten lucky enough to picked a bad one from the JY? I want to make one more attempt tomorrow to find one that works. If this don't work I may have to make something..... Any help appreciated Glenn 82 Summer, fuel issues..... 01 Forester, fuel economy issues......

What do you need another Sub for? Your old one has more character now. Lots of us don't have a straight panel on the vehicle! I see it as a great starting platform for an OFF-ROAD BEAST! Let the project begin! (did someone say :cool: sawzall???) I carved mine up and it's happier now! Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Poof! Yep it happend again...... Smoke and flames were more white this time. Using a grinder to cut the rear floor/hatch area and you guessed it....... I hate this! I think my car is possessed! I has got to be the galvanized metal thing. Nothing else could explain the wide spread area that has a propensity to combust. Now, badly in need of fresh underware, my cutting is finished:brow: What a strange experience....... Glenn, Shaken but not deturred

Try SubaruBrats site, http://www.subarubrat.com/ He prefers Rancho stuff. I used BugPac VW Baja shock on my buggy, like them so....far. Good luck, Glenn