July 16, 201015 yr Nip, thats looking really good. Glad you posted some pics of it! Thanks Now I have to figure out how to run all the gauge wires Also poking around under the car I found out I dont need to go to the other evil place (mien-money). The engine flex pipe is solid so all I have to do is snap off the bolts and then life is easy
July 16, 201015 yr My 1 owner 79 Subaru Brat that had been on mothballs for severals years got fired up as I began a restoration project on it. unfortunately had some mice problems on the interior so pretty much had to strip it down to disinfect it. I have one dead cylinder that I am having to investigate. Appears to be a valve problem. My boys have finally taken an interest in the project so I will be moving along. I am new to this forum and will be looking for some sources of parts as I begin the process.
July 17, 201015 yr I have done this....! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=939905#post939905
July 18, 201015 yr I took some better photos of my new ride height and I installed some better front seats out of a GL 3 door (didn't take pics of that)
July 20, 201015 yr Stuffed the engine in the Panda Wagon: Now for the radiator dilemma... Can you say tight squeeze? Now off to measuring and looking for a radiator that will squeeze in there..
July 21, 201015 yr I put my deck in... and started preparing the dash for the head unit and LCD. i'm thinking LCD right where the factory deck goes. Here's what i'm thinking: Obviously, it'll be a lot cleaner when i'm done! but for now... -Justin
July 21, 201015 yr Finished: Repainted front grill Treated all surface rust Cleaned painted front and rear bumpers Replaced battery (not planned) Re-sealed valve cover Replaced 2 wheel cylinders Replaced 2 brake calipers Replaced Frt Brake Pads Replaced Rear Brake Pads Replaced all brake Hardware Installed Engine oil cooler Installed external Oil Filter Painted fan shroud Painted radiator Mounted and wired Oil press Oil temp and Battery volt gauge Changed oil Rebuilt exhaust system Repaired hatch lock Repaired (hopefully) left rear wheel well rust Lubricated all moving and sliding parts. Installed right side mirror and painted mirror Repacked wheel bearings Replaced front wipper motor Yet to be done: Replace Alt Belt Replace Timing Belt Replace Main Crank Seal Paint tailgate and reassemble Paint wheel well repair Remount fuel pump Replace PCV valve Bleed brakes Repaint roof Diagnose carb issue (rebuild or replace) Strip prime paint roof Paint Body trim (wasnt going to until i realized how bad they look against the painted bumpers) Replace reflective tape on bumpers and body trim Possibly repaint all the black trim parts in the car (yes that the bipolar virgo thing kicking in) Replace body decals New radio and speakerd maybe Outsource: Need 1 tire Call a pull a dent place to have the dents removed. Scary noise: Tick at front of transmission which could be the pilot bearing (remove engine), Transmission input bearing (remove engine), or the powder in the electric clutch just lumped together from sitting. That noise wasnt there when i bought the car so i am going with the last one. i was terrified that the car was almost done, but seeing it all listed here it is about 50% of the way there
July 21, 201015 yr Tortured it on a 1000 mile drive, with a baja excursion in the middle. Unfortunately I think I toasted my right front cv axle, as my boot failed and I think I got some sand in there... And it has play in the shaft when sitting still. So since I know the bearings inside are shot, do I just take a grinder and hack off the axle at inner cup and call it good, or do I pull the axle, hope its rebuildable and find myself just an outer cv cup? Decisions, decisions... Edit: Good job nipper! Looks like you're gonna have your redheaded stepchild playing with the rest of the children in no time Twitch PS: I am BROKE, so that's why I'm considering these options Edited July 21, 201015 yr by Twitch de la Brat Nipper
July 21, 201015 yr i suck at painting, i really do. The Justy's tailgate (lower half) is painted. It does almost match the rest of that paint (being anal I can see it but doubt anyone else can). The clearcoat I have no Idea if that is right. It is not smooth to the touch, but is no worse then the rest of the car. i am hoping this polishes out as they said let it rest for three days. Now i am afraid to touch the orange peel on the roof.
July 21, 201015 yr i just adjusted the float level and now it doesnt run lean YAY! weber swap is done. now if i can just fix that damn exhaust leak.....
July 22, 201015 yr fixed the exhaust leak. now i just need to fix my power steering mount or get another one. it cracked so my pump pulley would rock forward into the radiator fan. clickclickclickclickclickclickclick. so as of right now no power steering.
July 22, 201015 yr Did some Urban Baja with Trashwagon! http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z146/1992Roo/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view¤t=0722001143.mp4
July 22, 201015 yr My '84 EA81 wagon passed it's first annual test (I imported it from Germany) and it only needed a new head lamp bulb (checked it the night before but hey) and bearing clearance on left front adjusted. Other than that is sailed through with only remarks regarding some minor rust - which will be taken care of in a month or so. My two kids (just turned 3 and almost 2) love the wagon above my current 98 Legacy, but I'm sure that will change when my wife brings home er new 2010 Legacy Wagon tomorrow...
July 25, 201015 yr Anyway i tried to fix mine today but ended up breaking it. Nothing a quick trip to the parts store didnt fix but i ran out of time to fix it. Now it sits, torn apart in the parking lot not going anywhere for a while. Edited July 25, 201015 yr by The Dude Abides
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