YellowSub

Sweeeet!!! Wow, that looks awesome.

What key questions didn't I answer?

And for the record, not bad, YellowSub. I know I sold a good car.

Tommy, I have talked to you after all this came up, a few times actually. You text me every few days to tell me you don't know anything yet. I guess I should have responded and said OK. When you asked me on Thursday or Friday if I was getting your texts, I told you I was. My not responding to every single text doesn't mean you can't get a hold of me. Your message today was rude and threatening to "go public with this" is pretty silly considering that's all you've been doing. Telling me you "will post more and more" if I refuse pay isn't going to make me pay you. The car was fine when it left here. It didn't need a clutch, and it didn't need engine rebuild. It was runing good. I told you everything that was wrong with it. I NEVER would have sold it if there was a problem, especially to someone here on the board. I'm not going to argue, but I'm tired of reading about how dishonest I am. Quote: Originally Posted by biffanyus Once again Im having a hard time getting you to return my emails and texts. Please let me know what you intend to do to fix this problem. Once I get this fix I will show you tthe bill and pics of the engine in the works of fixing. Please dont ignore me on this or I will go public with this. I expect help when its done in paying for the fix. I will consider the $70 for the clutch as part payment towards the fix already of course. But please do the right thing and help me fix the engine you said was fine and obviously is not. PLEASE CALL ME SOON!!!!

Tommy, I will call you tomorrow (Saturday) when I will have time to have a good conversation. I'm sorry that you're having problem, but I really can't understand that. There were no problems when it left here except the issues we already talked about (paint, torn boot, etc.). Definately NO issues with compression. I'm not very happy about this, either. I already sent you money for the clutch that you said was bad and now this. Anyway, if you can wait until tomorrow, we can talk then.

If anyone does make them, I'd be interested in a set. They wouldn't be really expensive, would they?

I have a 78, but I'm selling a 79 with about perfect bumpers and i didn't know if I should swap them before I sell it. Guess I should.

I'm sure this is a stupid question, but are new bumbers available for gen 1 Brats?

If they get made, I'm in for a gen 1 and 2

Wow, i just noticed the date on the post. That was a long wait. Well, at least that's a huge weight off your shoulders. It's awful always looking in the rearview for a cop. So... woo-hoo

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/1072334396.html

Congratulations!!

Driving on the interstate isn't impossible, it's just not the same as a newer, more powerful car. It's a bit louder, but in my opinion, it's also a lot more fun. You can't compare it to a '95 Legacy or a '98 Outback, they're not the same at all. If you want a cool, unusual car that's a kick to drive, that you can work, and that is judst plain cool, then get a Brat. you might also want to consider a gen 2. A bit bigger & a 1.8 instead of a 1.6.

My '78 was my daily driver (until I decided to try to keep the miles below 100K), and I loved it. You're right that it's not fast, but it keeps up and it's a blast to drive.

141K miles, no slipping, but lots of chatter if I'm not super careful. I figured while it was out, i'd do the whole thing and save any of the old good parts just in case.

Cool, I guess I found my new clutch. Thanks everyone

Wow, that's a great deal. Is that a good brand? And, thanks for the info about the Duralast. That's exactly what I wanted to know. Like I said, I don't nedd a high performance clutch, but I do need one that will last in a daily driver.

I got a warning ticket for speeding three weeks ago, so I've been very careful and I have to say it paid off. I just filled up and figured out my mileage and it was a whopping 41 mpg!!! It's a '86 Standard, so it should get good gas mileage, but that seemed awesome. I can't wait to see what it gets when it's all fixed up and running perfect.

Don't know where in Cali, but if you come through Tucson, AZ, you should go to Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemon, Picture Rocks, & drive through Saguaro Nat'l Monument. Everyone needs to see a saguaro cactus, and there's only a couple of palces in the world to see them (all near here). There are a few people on the board here, so at least you know there's someone to help if anything happens.

Can anyone tell me if a Duralast clutch is good? It's for a 2WD 1986 Standard, so I don't need a high performance one. I just want to get one that's good quality. I can get it for $80 (new, not remanned or relined). The others are a Borg-Warner for $90 or an Exedy for $113. Thanks for any info.

Anything in particular you're looking for?

Can anyone do a carfax? Thanks

My '78 Brat is doing the same thing and the carb was replaced a year ago.

The rear shocks were easy to get, but I'm still looking for the front struts. If you find some, please let me know!!