Desert Fox, in MI? Lol! That'll look cool though, I think the decals will look good against the Tan body.

 

Where are the fuel doors on both that Wagon and Hatch?

 

So, it is official, this car will now be known as the Desert Fox. I am not just waiting on Pooparu to send me the decals.

 

 

haha, I thought it would be appropriate considering I work in the sand dunes.

Raised white letters! I spent an hour today with some tire paint, I love the look on these cars.

 

Raised white letters! I spent an hour today with some tire paint, I love the look on these cars.

 

 

That is how they used to make white walls back in the day (If you didn't buy white walls) time consuming as hell haha. I talked to a dude who did it on his old Ford back when he was a teen.

 

Tires look good James!

thanks Loyale. Here's another shot with my cell phone. I need to get a better camera. Depending on how my Sunday goes, I may be going to a JY here and getting a forester roof rack to fit to my roof. I've had zero luck finding a stock replacement. I also plan on checking my timing on Saturday.

 

I would like to see that! I wonder how well that will fit the roof.

 

 

 

thanks Loyale. Here's another shot with my cell phone. I need to get a better camera. Depending on how my Sunday goes, I may be going to a JY here and getting a forester roof rack to fit to my roof. I've had zero luck finding a stock replacement. I also plan on checking my timing on Saturday.

 

Well, I made a trip back and forth to Lansing friday night. I averaged 29mpgs, not too bad! I did mostly 65mph while on the highway. I am happy with that.

 

The DL keeps making friends. Here it is with it's long lost step brother. an 84 isuzu p"up

 

 

 

On a side note, I love the old Isuzus. This one just turned over to 35k original miles!

Edited April 25, 201213 yr by Mechanical_misfit

 

 

I've been thinking of doing this for a while, good to see it looks decent when applied.

Updates:

 

the white letter tires are no more. After the 400 or so miles of driving I did last weekend, they were still looking good. It wasn't until I ran around on the sand dunes that they wore off. I'm not too suprised. I guess I'll be painting them again and staying off the sand.

 

I purchased new wheel bearings and seals for the front left. Any tips on that job? I've never even attempted doing pressed in wheel bearings.

 

I picked up a complete roof rack from a `95 legacy this morning, and I think with a little modification it is going to work. I wanted one from a forester, but it is too long.

 

I am also looking at some additional lighting. What does everyone think of these?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TWD5KU/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002MOED46&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0RKAFYMGH7F36KQEFYA7

 

Last but not least, I am still waiting for the desert fox decals to come in. Pooparu told me he would be shipping them this week, I hope to see them soon. I am really excited for those guys.

and here's some pics.

 

 

here is the legacy rack sitting on the `84 DL

 

 

I'll paint it after I actually figure out how to mount it. not too bad for $10

 

also, my new driving buddy. We found him up in the sand. I figured he would be a good fit with the desert theme.

 

Edited April 19, 201213 yr by Mechanical_misfit

Pix have red X's for me :/

Photo links are broken.

 

As for the Driving Lights, go for it. I have the Hella Comet 500s on my roof rack, awesome lights. Worth the $50.

pics should be working now. Thanks for the info on the lights!

That rack looks good! Waiting to see how you mount it up

I got a box in the mail today from Pooparu. Looks like this weekend I'll be spending some time with some decals.

 

 

I managed to do new front wheel bearings on Sunday, along with a new fuel filter. I also had a tire patched because I picked up a nail some where.

 

These decals look sweet though! Once I get some free time this weekend I will get some good pics and make a better post on all the details of putting them on.

 

I can't wait!

I can't wait to see this with the decals on

That'll be cool. Don't Phuck them up

Well, I got the decals installed on the passenger side, but have not had time to put them on the drivers side yet.

 

 

 

 

I'm pretty damned happy with it. Pooparu is the man!

Looks sweet!!

Wow, that fits perfect. I like the vintage photo style too!

 

Right on dude, right on!

Thanks guys! My next big project will be restoring the H wheels and buying new tires. The Fox is coming together nicely.