Kostamojen Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Yes/No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsoobdude Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Yes/No? Looks good to me but what does the stocker or other option look like (too lazy to re-read the entire thread)? As for your T-bars, what about completely shaved with just the stock openings? Or a simple 2 or 3 inch pipe chromed or silver in the rear for some rear end protection (think old school gassers). Coming along nicely, wish I was in the area to check her out but wont be back up that way for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Looks good to me but what does the stocker or other option look like (too lazy to re-read the entire thread)? Stock one is in post 963. There weren't really any other options, other than other Subaru wheels which aren't any better. I looked at all the Grant wheels I could, this was the best option I found in terms of being all black, not too small and made of a decent material (the cheap ones are a funky foam). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Yes...to that wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Classy. I approve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsunrides Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 If you could swing it, I'd say a nice vintage wood rim Nardi. That Grant does not look bad though. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 I know I haven't done enough lately, so here is a photo of the fuel tank I'm currently painting: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Fuel tank installed: Still needs more plumbing of course, but that will come later when the drivetrain is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idasho Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 This thread kicks rump roast. :cool: Bravo on a top notch resto. Most people have NO idea how much time, effort, and money is actually required to do it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudsland Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Kosta be sure you fit the filler pipe to the tank before the rear end is finally fitted, been there done that pain in the bum to fit afterwards Cheers Thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudsland Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 oopps disregard last message, last pic loaded while i type the last message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Ya, I had to take off the suspension to do the filler... PITA, but I kind of needed to take it off anyway so I could lower the suspension (had to move the rods a couple notches) and some additional painting/lubricating to make sure everything works right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maudsland Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Kosta, have you solved your bumper delema, i was thinking of a rubber bumper that goes around the ends of the car, i am trying to think of a specific model of car but a ford commercial comes to mind could be others Cheers Thierry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Not even thinking about the bumpers right now Next up is getting the rear suspension back on, then adding some lube to the wheel cylinders I forgot to do before, and then the engine/transmission mounts and on to the drivetrain. My guess is I'll have the car without bumpers for a long while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Got my engine/transmission mounts sorted out finally. I ended up just putting bolts straight through in order to attach the rubber along with some sticky stuff to hold the bushings in place just enough. Its pretty sturdy, I stood on the motor and jumped up and down to make sure it was solid, LOL! Anyway, I'm leaving the rear transmission mount alone for now. I still haven't figured out which transmission I have to use. I figure now I can deal with the rear transmission mount not being attached because I discovered it really doesn't do much and I can install it later or have one custom made if I use the frankenstein transmission I built. I'm still not 100% sure the frankentranny will work, I still have to figure out what to do about the clutch spline and whether or not the larger spline will work with the throwout bearing and even if the flywheel has the correct number of bolt holes for the motor. I'll check more of this in the next couple days. I REALLY don't want to rebuild the original transmission... Its going to take alot of work to make it look pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsoobdude Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Looking good Kosta! Wish I was back up north to have an excuse to go to Sac and give a hand/ visit the yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Some photos to share from the JDM brochures I found online: Check out some of the options that were availible in Japan. The sport model at one point had an interesting front lip spoiler type thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Looking through all the catalogs I think the thing that makes me drool the most are the accessories. I can't tell you how bad I want all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I want the patch in the upper right...!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 were you needing a front bumper? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/subaru-ff-1-front-bumper-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5ca6a8d4QQitemZ130403444948QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-71-NOS-Subaru-ff-1-ff1-Front-Bumper-Chrome-OEM-NEW-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem588d3df502QQitemZ380326769922QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories or maybe an emblem... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBARU-FF-1-REAR-BADGE-NAME-PLATE-205-mm-X-33-mm-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f058d7de0QQitemZ270676098528QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories oh wait... you have one of them already 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Looking through all the catalogs I think the thing that makes me drool the most are the accessories. I can't tell you how bad I want all of them. I wish I could read what they actually are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 were you needing a front bumper? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/subaru-ff-1-front-bumper-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5ca6a8d4QQitemZ130403444948QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-71-NOS-Subaru-ff-1-ff1-Front-Bumper-Chrome-OEM-NEW-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem588d3df502QQitemZ380326769922QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Those bumpers have been on Ebay for like a couple years now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 OK, I have some serious drivetrain issues I need to figure out before I can continue... 1) Bellhousing issue #1: The original bellhousing will bolt onto the 1400 block BUT there is a 1mm gap of open space when installed meaning it doesn't seal properly and oil will shoot out and also not being sealed might mean less structural reinforcement. 2) Bellhousing issue #2: The original bellhousing is 16mm narrower than the 1400 bellhousing, which means in order to use the 1400 bellhousing, I have to move the front engine mounts 16mm farther forward (I figured out how to do this, but I'm concerned about the effects on the engine mounts and drivetrain weight distribution) 3) Flywheel: The 1400 engine has a 8 bolt attachment point for the flywheel, the original flywheel is a 6-bolt (but the 1400 flywheel is 8-bolt). The original flywheel only fits in the original bellhousing because its ALSO narrower than the 1400 flywheel by 16mm. If I somehow could use the original bellhousing, I'd either have to swap the mounting point for the flywheel with the original one (Can't do that myself) or have a custom flywheel made (also can't do myself). 4) Clutch: The original clutch has a smaller spline than the main shaft of the transmission I built (main shaft from a '83 FWD). So to use the transmission I built, I need either a custom made clutch of the right size or to swap the spline somehow. It does appear to fit the 1400 flywheel just fine, but I'm not sure about it due to the 16mm depth difference. 5) Transmission: The transmission I built I discovered several issues with... #1 The clutch/mainshaft issue as mentioned. #2 The rear housing is ~5" longer than the original rear housing, meaning the shifter assembly will move ~5" farther back inside the car. #3 Also due to the rear housing, the transmission mount location is different, meaning I need some sort of custom job in there. #4 Lastly, just discovered today, the actual connection point to the shifter assembly is 45 degrees in the other direction from the original transmission, meaning the shifter assembly won't connect correctly. So basically, I have to either re-assemble the old transmission to bypass the transmission/clutch problems but end up with the original extremely high gearing, or have a custom clutch, transmission mount, AND shifter linkage made :unamused: And the engine/flywheel, I'm just not sure about. The easiest solution is to move the motor mounts forward and use the 1400 flywheel/bellhousing, but I'm not certain how they will work with the original transmission. I'm not going to even try to rebuild the old engine. The other option is to have the original bellhousing modified to fit the motor, and a custom flywheel made. My biggest problem right now is being unemployed, so the cheapest options are the best but often the most difficult and I don't have anyone helping me in-person with anything so its difficult to make decisions on the fly and not make huge mistakes (I'm sure I've made some mistakes I don't know about yet, it seems for everyone one thing I do I end up making 2 mistakes I have to fix). Keep in mind I still have to have the heads rebuilt, and shave them in order to use the Weber manifold which might have adverse effects on compression that I'm uncertain as to the consequences about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 the clutch issue might not be as much of an issue as you think. there's a company here in Duluth (not a big town.....so I suspect you could find one close to you) that does custom clutches, and they're not any more expensive than comparable off-the-shelf options. I'm sure a disc with different splines wouldn't be difficult at all. here's the shop I'm referring to: http://www.lakeheadclutch.com/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 the clutch issue might not be as much of an issue as you think. there's a company here in Duluth (not a big town.....so I suspect you could find one close to you) that does custom clutches, and they're not any more expensive than comparable off-the-shelf options. I'm sure a disc with different splines wouldn't be difficult at all. here's the shop I'm referring to: http://www.lakeheadclutch.com/index.htm "We are also able to rebuild any clutch that was ever manufactured. It doesn’t matter what type of vehicle. From Model A to Corvette, our turn around time on these custom rebuilds is usually only a few days. We are one of the few shops that can do all of these clutches in house." Hmm, I'll contact them and see what they say. I'll take pictures of everything first of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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