August 23, 201411 yr Does anyone have any locations that might have the connector I can buy? Narva do a complete range of plugs that you can directly swap over ( pins are similar size ) – You can either cut the old ones off & replace with new or more tedious - swap the pins over, which can be difficult to get the old ones out, as you may have to cut the old plug up … L More here : http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/quick-connect Cheers, Bantum …
August 23, 201411 yr Author Narva do a complete range of plugs that you can directly swap over ( pins are similar size ) – You can either cut the old ones off & replace with new or more tedious - swap the pins over, which can be difficult to get the old ones out, as you may have to cut the old plug up … L More here : http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/quick-connect Cheers, Bantum … Nice! That looks like exactly what we would need. Although I'm a bit worried as its only rated for 20A. The FSM calls for some of the fuses to be 25A.
August 24, 201411 yr There are other higher rated connectors out there too ! I'd rewire the High Beam to a new circuit from a dedicated relay - as it stops the heat building up / reduces current draw in the cabin. P.S. - If your after the larger Connector, you could try the local wreckers to see if the have something similar. Cheers, Bantum ... Edited August 24, 201411 yr by Bantum
August 25, 201411 yr Author Thanks Bantum! I'll be looking more into swapping out the bad harness plug into something that is safer. Today I actually took the Brat out to an unknown dirt road right off the main road. I wanted to go exploring but I didn't have any protection, or assistance in-case something were to happen. I tried out my new video camera so I'll be posting a new video shortly.
August 25, 201411 yr Author Pictures of the aftermath of my mini off road adventure. Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Don't worry. Those aren't actual scratches. Just looks like that with the dirt.
September 5, 201411 yr Author Video still in the works, but now I'm trying to decide which wheels to go with... 14x6 Jackman Untitledby blue03wrx, onFlickr 14x6 Alloy Untitledby blue03wrx, onFlickr Untitledby blue03wrx, onFlickr Side by Side Untitledby blue03wrx, onFlickr
September 6, 201411 yr Author Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvbnyViu0V8&feature=youtu.be Edited September 6, 201411 yr by spicypeanut
September 8, 201411 yr Why not do both ... Alloys for show & on road + Jackmans for going off road = win ! Cheers, Bantum ...
September 8, 201411 yr Are you sure those are 14's? Are they marked that size or do they measure that, from lip to lip?
September 8, 201411 yr Author Why not do both ... Alloys for show & on road + Jackmans for going off road = win ! Cheers, Bantum ... Haha, yeah I think I'm going to mount tires on the Alloy wheels and use those. I would use the Jackmans but I was surprised at how much they actually weigh! Steel vs Aluminum I guess. In a few weeks is JCCS. Should I go with the factory steelies with caps or the Accessory Aluminum wheels? Are you sure those are 14's? Are they marked that size or do they measure that, from lip to lip? Well glancing at them, I didn't see any dimensions stamped into them but they measure 14 1/4 across by 6 1/4 wide.
September 9, 201411 yr Yeah those are 13" wheels. If they were 14's, they'd measure 15" across the face.
September 15, 201411 yr I know our conversation about it kinda died out, but I do still have all that brand new air conditioning stuff (evaporator, etc) if you want it. You could probably source the rest of the parts from a junkyard car.
September 18, 201411 yr Author I know our conversation about it kinda died out, but I do still have all that brand new air conditioning stuff (evaporator, etc) if you want it. You could probably source the rest of the parts from a junkyard car. PM'd you. @Demon Brat (his wiring thread can be found here http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/148961-upgraded-headlight-wiring/ ) Thanks to demon brat, I ordered this to alleivate my headlight wiring issue. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331214602226 Looking forward to getting this installed so I can reliably use my high beams! Edited September 18, 201411 yr by spicypeanut
September 25, 201411 yr Author Just installed the wiring harness from my last post and it works! I checked my fuses for residual heat and they are not even warm! I can't wait to angle the high beams down and drive around town with all 4 lights on. Also, this Saturday is JCCS 2014. I'm signed up and will be taking the car this year. I've been to many concour'd elegance with some of my family's other vehicles. 1907 Baker Electric 1909 Pierce Arrow 1907 Cylinder Oldsmobile
October 8, 201411 yr Author Once I get back from my trip I'll have some suprises to share with you all but for now I've got a small update. I attended this years Japanese Classic Car Show 2014 with my girl friend. By the time I got home at midnight we only had a few hours to clean the Brat, fall asleep and wake up at 6:30am for the drive to the show. My girl friend asked how she could help. Well honey, this is how you wax the car. So she wiped it down and waxed the Brat! Proof: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Took a couple pictures with the sun shining early in the morning: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Once we got to the show and parked on the grass it turns out there were only 3 Subaru's! Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Mine: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr A Fellow Board Members Brat (which won a trophy by the way @scole665 ): Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr I wish I had taken more pictures. But until next time... Edited October 8, 201411 yr by spicypeanut
October 9, 201411 yr I checked out your Brat while I was there. It is a real nice ride. What do you mean only 3 Subarus there, that was probably a record. I hope to have my 73' coupe ready for next year, but then I thought that 3 years ago........... I had my freshly restored 66' Datsun pickup there this year. It was the grabber blue one out in the asphalt area. Mark
October 15, 201411 yr Author I checked out your Brat while I was there. It is a real nice ride. What do you mean only 3 Subarus there, that was probably a record. I hope to have my 73' coupe ready for next year, but then I thought that 3 years ago........... I had my freshly restored 66' Datsun pickup there this year. It was the grabber blue one out in the asphalt area. Mark Thanks for the kind words. I've really enjoyed bringing the Brat back to life. I guess I never realized how rare these older Subaru's are. Everyone always talks about the Z cars, and the Datsun 510s being so "rare" but at JCCS you would never know that. The entire show (some 400 cars) were practically all those "rare" Datsun cars. I hope you can get the 73 up and running. If you ever need a hand let me know and I'll do what I can to assist. Have any pictures of the pickup? I think I remember it but not sure, I forgot to take more than 6-7 pictures lol. So I've got 3 sets of wheels for the Brat. The factory steel wheels, the optional aluminum mag wheels, and now 13" Jackman wheels. I recently came across a set of 5 Jackman center caps.... Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Now, which wheels should I put tires on?!
October 16, 201411 yr Tyres on both the Jackmans (for the dirt roads) and the alloys (for the street)!
October 21, 201411 yr Author Just received some trim rings in the mail. I think they actually make the steel wheels look great! What do you guys think? Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr
November 2, 201411 yr Author Found some pretty neat trinket the other day: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 10 Year anniversary for Subaru being in the USA!
November 2, 201411 yr Just installed the wiring harness from my last post and it works! I checked my fuses for residual heat and they are not even warm! I can't wait to angle the high beams down and drive around town with all 4 lights on. Also, this Saturday is JCCS 2014. I'm signed up and will be taking the car this year. I've been to many concour'd elegance with some of my family's other vehicles. 1907 Baker Electric 1909 Pierce Arrow 1907 Cylinder Oldsmobile Thinking about getting that harness. My headlights have 3 terminals on the outer lights and 2 on the inner lights. Do I have to replace all my lights to 3 terminal or just leave it be and go ahead and plug them in as is?
November 2, 201411 yr Author Thinking about getting that harness. My headlights have 3 terminals on the outer lights and 2 on the inner lights. Do I have to replace all my lights to 3 terminal or just leave it be and go ahead and plug them in as is? You should be able to use the harness as is. 2 of the plugs in the harness have 2 wires and 2 of the plugs in the harness have 3 wires. So it should be good to go.
November 3, 201411 yr Looks good man! It's come a long way. Gives me hope I love coming to this forum. Makes me wana work more on my 79' Bratticus. You just inspired me to keep working on it instead of spending the money to buy another cheap runner
November 4, 201411 yr Author In my quest to install working AC in the Brat, I recently got a shipment of parts in. A few of them appear to be un-used (never installed ) Fan Shroud/Hand gaurd: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Window Sticker Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr MISC Parts: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Thermostat/Fan Speed Controller: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr MISC Hoses: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr MISC Trim Pieces: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Condenser: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Huge AC Compressor Bracket: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Blower: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Brand New OEM Clock: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Spare 4WD Rear Passenger Side Flap: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr 1 Gauge Cluster for parts, 1 Working/Very nice Gauge Cluster: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Brand New Never Used AC exchanger (the one that goes inside the car): Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Spare Turn Signal stalk WITH Hazard Button: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr Spare set of Rough side trim: Untitled by blue03wrx, on Flickr That's all for now...
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