TheLoyale

So its been a few days since I replaced the waterpump and timing belt, it runs so much better now and has a growl all the way thru the power band, even up to redline it still growls unlike before, it would get raspy. I think the reason for this is, the timing must have been a tooth or two off since I bought the car last year. This car is now a driver, nothing can go on it now, except for an axle here and there.

I have for the most part rebuilt that section of rocker panel (Right behind the wheel) I welded in some metal and then sealed it up with Fiberglass and sheets. I will add a few more layers and then seal that up with POR-15 and that should be it for that part. The other side shouldn't be this much work, as its not rotted out. I will wire wheel the rust, then coat it with Fiberglass resin (Resin only) to seal it, then apply POR-15 to that. I also have to hose down my skid plate with some Aircraft stripper as the paint messed up on it. I will get some new pictures tomorrow.

Well, if you want I could come listen to it, I'm only in Waukesha. Make sure its not a lifter first, I have heard some EJ and EA lifters sound like rod knock when they collapse. What kinda car are we talking about here? Impreza? -Tom

Thanks for the pictures! I am checking another guys out as he is a little closer so shipping might not be as steep, I will let you know if I which way I go. Again, thank you! I see nothing wrong with the valance, mine was completely gone where the fenders bolt to, and so were the original fenders Lol! -Tom

Awesome, you should totally check out this years Don Miller Subaru Show in June. We will be there again. As for 13" tires, they are becoming obsolet. You could always get a set of 14" Pugs, mount some wider more aggressive tires on them, and then keep the 13"s for show-off/original purposes.

Someone has to take care of these Mid-west Subarus and keep these Wal-marts open

When using POR-15, you will want to hit any of the rust with a wire wheel, I also put rust converter over the rust (Navel Jelly) then apply the POR, either with a brush or via a spraygun. It soaks into the rust and doesn't ever come off! If you are applying over paint, you will want to scuff it up with 100grit sandpaper so the POR has something to bit onto. You can also paint over the POR. As for the front valance, sure thing, post pics in here if you like. I dunno what shipping would be like from WA, but its worth checking out anyhow. Thanks, -Tom

The Safariwagon restoration tread. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=121283

This is whats been going on. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=121283

This was the funniest post I've read all night for sure!

Subaru Alliance unit!

So a few days ago I went over to the leading Mom/Pop autobody shop and get an idea on what it would cost to have my two Fenders and Hood stripped down and refinished with the Factory #947 Mica Ruby Pearl. They said about $500, so Today I went and dropped off my panels and they are in the shop as we speak. The reason for getting this refinished is, for the past 5 years I have been living with a Hood thats been pealing and flaking, and the new Fenders I have repainted twice with Automotive grade paint/primer were starting to flake and rust. So I said enough of that, I am gonna put a stop to that NOW! After I get the Fenders and Hood back sometime this week, I am going to coat the back of the panels with POR-15 to seal it up. Anyway, since I removed the Fenders, Bumper and Hood, I figured what a better time to take care of everything else in this area and then move my way back. I have already sealed up and POR-15'd the rockers and underside of the car, now its all body work. I am also replacing any bolts I take out with Metric Stainless bolts. Now on to pictures. I am going to weld in some patches to takke care of this and then just slather it with POR-15 and make sure its sealed. I also need to get a new front valence that isn't rotted, the sides of mine where the fender bolts to are just gone, I remade then with sheet metal and bondo, but I don't want to fix it like that again. So if anyone can send my a non rotted out valence PM me and let me know the charge. This side isn't as bad, I might be able to just wire wheel it and seal it up with POR-15 since there aren't any holes. Here are some of the things I changed out with Stainless bolts. I am also removing some parts and going the Electrolosis route with them, I have done the Evap Canister bracket so far and it worked out well. I am now doing my Skid plate. Stay tuned for updates, and it you have followed the Trashwagon/Safariwagon 2 thread, you know there will be updates! -Tom

A dog and his Subaru

I have taken the Front fenders, Bumper, and soon to be hood, off my EA82. I am getting the hood and fenders repainted by a DuPont certified Tech. I have also swapped out some of the under-hood hardware for Stainless, the idea is to keep the rust down. I also have to address some rust issues while the fenders are off and might have to weld in a section of metal just in front on the front passenger door (Where the rocker curves up)

Updating this thread. Check out TheLoyale On youtube and watch the Subaru Alliance videos

But when Kate Perry's or Darren Criss's "Teenage Dream" comes on the radio, I soooo have to turn it up!

Why do you have the trunk lid in your room? Lol! Your room should only house Engine blocks and D/R trannys.

Fleetwood Mac and Bruce Hornsby. Anything with a lot of screaming pisses me off when I'm working on stuff.

Disco Duck!

He didn't have 4WD?

Waterpump and timing belt fun!

2" SJR 14" Pugs 27" Bighorns

Thats a nice Plymonth, Rolling steal brick! Reminds me of a Newyorker of the same vintage.

I duuno, never thought of it.

For anyone who stumbles in here, This is the Trashwagon10 thread. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1001058#post1001058