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They actually put the brake line inside the rocker? I thought the were routed inside the car along the rocker. If inside, you should be able to bend/install a new one pretty easily with a couple lengths of preflared sections and a union.

From sitting, no. I would question the salvage yard you got it from because it is pretty much SOP to compression test a used motor, or the yard just does not give a damn and lets the customer find out if it's good or not. No real loss on their end as they will either swap it out or refund, if within 30 days or so. I would not mess with it and return it as long as you got some form of warranty.

The custom aluminum radiator

That was the plan, but unfortunately due to a schedule error on my part I did not make it. Technically I could have, but I was in no position to pull an all night drive to make it. There is always next year and maybe by then I will have made a move to central Oregon so I will be a lot closer.

Well due to a last minute schedule change, i will not be able to attend this year. We'll try again next year.

I have not been comfortable with the engine temps since I put her back on the road. It has never overheated, but it was running near the top of the normal range more than I would like. Since I plan to eventually get the A/C operational, that would not make things any better so I bit the bullet a few weeks ago and had a custom aluminum radiator fabricated. Got it back a few days ago and installed it today. Didn't do a long drive, but the temp while driving was just a little past the low part of normal. Hopefully this holds true when going over hills and with the A/C running.

That looks like a NSU, but the motor looks to be a 2 cyl 2 stroke. I thought NSU's were 4 cyl. 4 strokes?

Looks like a real nice survivor. A good upholstery guy should be able to stretch some vinyl over the old pad and make it like new. That's what I did with mine. Just Dashes or a like place can also do them, but IMO the price was ridiculous for the size of the pad. Let me know if you find a source for window seals, I need them also. Mark

Ticket purchased!

Hopefully you can help put models to the part #'s. Not all of us have parts books! Never a bad thing when NOS stuff pops up, unless cheapskates scare the guy away.

It will fit the coupe.

Thanks!

I am definitely not with the facebook crowd. How does one go about registering for this event? Or can you register day of?

May want to try sending a PM to Kostamojen. I think he still pops in here now and again. I know he tore down a bunch of older transmissions and made a frankentranny for his former FF1.

I have a couple 1400 fwd 4 speeds. I think, but am not sure, they are the same internally gear wise. They are in unknown condition but you are welcome to one gratis if you can pick it up. I wont ship it.

JNC writeups. http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/events-2nd-jnc-touge-california/#more-48736 http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/touge-california-the-cars-and-teams-of-2016/#more-49456

Just to be clear, this was not the JCCS show, or put on by the JCCS organizers. This was organized by Japanese Nostalgic car (JNC).

Yeah, but it looks to be in pretty good shape overall. Anyone can have a restored car, but they are only original once. i would say it's should be worth 5k. I know it's *only* a Subaru, but a similar vintage Datsun, Toyota, or especially a Mazda would command close to double that in like condition. Values on all vintage Japanese cars are climbing and it's only a matter of time before we look back and remember when we could have got a nice, rare model like this for "only" 5k. We are already getting to that point where 2dr 510's that are rusty and clapped out are worth close to 5k.

Base timing checked? Firing order correct?

Couple action shots that were sent to me. The blog reports are starting to hit online. So far I've seen Autoweek and Petrolicious.

Just got back home after a whirlwind few days traveling down to be a part of the Japanese Nostalgic Car touge california 2016 event. I applied back in March and was accepted to attend this event. This was an invitation only event and I was thrilled to have been extended the invite. Turns out only 28 cars were invited to attend (not sure how many applied) and I was the lone Subaru amongst mostly Datsuns and Mazdas. Me and the wife started the journey Friday morning at 6am and arrived in Escondido around 3pm. 1st leg of the trip was about 500 miles. Got a good night sleep and headed out Saturday morning to start the drive after topping up the tank. Here are a couple pics at the start. And here is my car ready to go It ended up being a little over 200 miles start to finish and took about 11 hours( ), including the final stop. The whole event was an absolute blast, just like about 3 hours too long, IMO. The drive was through some great SoCal backroads that were a combination of nice high speed sweepers, tighter more technical sections mixed in with some decent elevation changes and only about 10 miles of freeway time. There was one ball buster 8% grade (i think) that had me real worried. Ended up making it but was floored in 1st gear! Made it all the way to the final checkpoint at Corona Del Mar beach then it was off to Mazda North American R&D in Irvine for a BBQ meal and a tour of the Mazda Heritage Collection, which 3 cars from the collection actually took part in the touge. (85' RX7 GSL-SE, 75' REPU, and a 78' GLC) They also had a display in the courtyard where they held the dinner of some other notable Mazda vehicles such as the only LHD spirit R RX7 ever made and a RX-792P race car that they actually started up for us. It's unbelievable the sound of that 4 rotor motor and how quickly is would rev! By the time the event was over, it was about 10pm and I was dog tired. Luckily we had hotel reservations close by so we were checked in and resting by 11pm. Got up and hit the road to come home at about 8:30am and pulled in the driveway at a little past 3pm. Last leg was a little over 400 miles so total trip was probably just over 1100 miles with the biggest issue a loose alternator belt that was easily fixed. Based on the comments I got during the event, the little Subaru surprised a few people with it durability and how well it handled the roads. To be honest, it surprised me as to how well it handled also. I was kind of expecting it to be a bit of an understeering pig, (I only have stock size tires on it) but as long as you drove at a spirited pace, it just dove into the corners and stuck pretty well. Go a bit past that and it would overwork the tires and start plowing. Just dialed it back a notch from there and enjoyed the roads. And here is the proof the car made it. (I think 3 cars dropped out?) Now she gets to rest for a while!

Need to figure out how to make this because I have a different event I plan to attend in central Oregon the weekend after (different car) and being in California, it's probably a bit much to drive to WA for this, back home, then to oregon for the other event the next weekend. Really would like to bring the coupe up so plenty of time to figure logistics.

Well, made the 500 mile trip from hollister to San diego for the group drive with no real issues other than the horrendous traffic once you get into LA. Average mileage so far is 35 mpg! This from 70's technology. Probably 200 miles tomorrow than another 400 to get back home Sunday. I'm going to be tired!

Did a 65 mile round trip *shakedown* run yesterday. Happy report no major issues other than it was still running warmer than I would like, it has an annoying shifter rattle (probably due to not reinstalling the little weight block thingy, it was hanging by a string), has a CV that is slightly clicky when turning (which upset me because they are NAPA rebuilds, but were bought 6 years ago so the warranty is long gone) and it's reving at 4k @ 65. I think the running warm issue was the A/C condenser blocking adequate airflow. I removed it this morning and it seems to be OK now, needle stays in the center as it should, but I did not take it over any hills like I did yesterday. I have a 5 speed that should help with the RPM's, just need to find time to swap it in. Oh, and she got 28mpg on the shakedown with the new weber. It does seem to be running somewhat rich with the stock jetting so I plan to get some smaller jets and see if I can get the mileage up to the mid 30's at least after I do the LA trip. Better to be a little rich than a little lean.

Looking for an OEM radiator fan motor that would work on my 73' coupe. NOS would be preferred, but I would not turn down a nice used motor. If ya got one, shoot me a PM with price or maybe I could trade something?