Virrdog Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Thing of beauty... Makes me want to powdercoat my wagon spoke wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Steve, I got one word for the pics you've shown over the past couple weeks.... SEX:slobber: Keep up on the awesome work my friend. I love seeing the level of meticulous work you're doing. No one else would have done it to this extent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 The Rims look Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Tires installed and on the car! I'll roll it out the garage this weekend and take GOOD photos... But I know what length of shocks I need now (its bottomed out right now, which means I need SHORTER shocks) Plenty of rear clearance now! Bad news... The FRONTS need spacers They don't clear the center of the hubs... I saw a pic on that JDM blog that had spacers in the front and I wondered why, now I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I check this thread everyday for update. This is the best project ever. Way to go and keep up the good work on the car. I can't wait to see the end result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 WOW!!!!! @$%@%^@$%, does that look hot or what!!! crap, excuse me. I have to go change pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 This thing is so cool!! I love the second pic, it looks so mean!! Great job and can't wait to see more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 I did this at a bad time, not very good light. Ill try again tomorrow morning. Its no problem either since I can push it in and out of the garage by myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Found some NOS ff-1 stuff yesterday. I know you've bought some items already but I have new corner light lenses and at least one new rear turn signal/brake light comp. assy.. A few other little items that I didn't take note of too. You still want that grill , right? As the weather lightens upon us I'll be getting stuff out to people. So far you're the only one with a sedan ff-1 (that has contact) so I'll set aside whatever I can for you. Don't forget that we have 2 ff-1 wagons here and a third 1973 wagon also so I can't let all the goodies go. Looking good. I like that black and white pic ... j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Ya, i'm still interested in the grill. Don't need front corner lights though, got the clear ones from Japan. I've got two brand new taillights too, but they are both one side (although I was going to flip the lenses around and still use them) but let me know what you do have and what you are able to get rid of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 I apologize for yesterdays craptastic photos. Here are a few that actually turned out nice... (Lighting makes all the difference!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Got the new struts on. Here are a few pics... Old Struts bottomed out: New Struts bottomed out: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Here you can see exactly how much room there is now. But REMEMBER, this is bottomed out, so when its riding at the normal height this means its low enough but it won't hit anything when it does bottom out: I used a credit-card size card to see exactly how low parts of the car are at right now. Still plenty of ground clearance: I'm 5'9", so you can see here exactly how small the car is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 That thing looks awesome! I still can't wait to see it finished. On a side note, you look a little like Nicholas Cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Good job man! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 That thing looks awesome! I still can't wait to see it finished. On a side note, you look a little like Nicholas Cage. LOL omg thats sooo true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FF1_69 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) First post for this thread. God this is so close to home. In 1970 I bought my FF1, a White 1969 2 door 1100cc sedan. Just like this one, only much, much younger. Had it for 3 years and put 87,000 miles on it. Still the best of all the Subarus I've had. Even better then my last, a Legacy AWD 2.2L GL wagon with air suspension. I should have kept it, you don't realise the treasure you have until it's gone. And I miss it. I know where there are 3, a 2 door and a 4 door sedan and a 5 door wagon. I don't think the one owner wants to part with them though. I hope this project fulfills your expectations completly. Best wishes. Michael Edited May 1, 2009 by FF1_69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 First post for this thread.God this is so close to home. In 1970 I bought my FF1, a White 1969 2 door 1100cc sedan. Just like this one, only much, much younger. Had it for 3 years and put 87,000 miles on it. Still the best of all the Subarus I've had. Even better then my last, a Legacy AWD 2.2L GL wagon with air suspension. I should have kept it, you don't realise the treasure you have until it's gone. And I miss it. I know where there are 3, a 2 door and a 4 door sedan and a 5 door wagon. I don't think the one owner wants to part with them though. I hope this project fulfills your expectations completly. Best wishes. Michael Thanks Aust = Australia I presume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAugur33 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Lookin' Good. Will this be coming up to the WCSS 11? Would it be rude of me to ask what this restored beauty set you back when all done? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Lookin' Good. Will this be coming up to the WCSS 11? Would it be rude of me to ask what this restored beauty set you back when all done? thanks Maybe WCSS 12 Right now, i've spent enough to buy a Yaris. When i'm done, I'll probably have spent enough to buy a new WRX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Maybe WCSS 12 Right now, i've spent enough to buy a Yaris. When i'm done, I'll probably have spent enough to buy a new WRX. Who cares really?! Old subes have more character and personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 money well spent! that car is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhise Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 money well spent! that car is awesome! +1, and the way you are going about the restoration, it should outlast any new car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 +1, and the way you are going about the restoration, it should outlast any new car! no kidding!!! I'd rather have it than a new WRX, any day of the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FF1_69 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 +1, and the way you are going about the restoration, it should outlast any new car! As long as all that new steel and the rest of the car is rust proofed it will last, but leave it bare inside those new sills and you'll have another rust bucket in under 2 years. And it's easyest done when the car is just a shell, then you can get into all those cavities, nooks and crannies. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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