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IT LIVES!!!!!! Just got it home and figured,what the hay,let's fire it up and see whats wrong with it. Aside from the dead battery from sitting for 2 years,I discover that the ignition switch is a little tempermental and if I held it in just the right place,the ignition would fire. I let it run for about 15 minutes. It runs a little on the ragged side,but I'm sure a tune up would smooth it out atleast a little. The gas that's been sitting in it for all this time probably isnt helping either,lol. Just thought I'd share my excitement Hopefully I can find some time to get some pics this weekend. Talk at ya guys later. -Jason

If you were gonna fab up a dual carb setup from scratch, which carbs would you use? -Jason

I was talkin to my buddy who knows this guy. Might be able to get it for $150. Then I just need to track down an ea81. Is there any suspension stuff from the 85 that would be better to use? To me it would be worth it to get the tranny and driveline out of it for 150 and maybe sell the motor.Thanx. -Jason

well, im not looking to be competitive in RallyX, only have fun. So i want to set it up for off road. Turns out that the donor car is an 85 GL wagon with ea82 of course. I'll talk to the guy tomorrow or next day about getting it. -Jason

I'm actually unsure what all the donor car has. All i know is that its a wagon newer than 81 and has the 1800. Whatever it has is likely what I'll go with unless other parts fall in my lap,lol. I just cant wait to go play, and im glad I dont have to rallyX my other cars. Thanx for the info guys,I'm enjoying this board already:) . -Jason

Yep, i got the one on ebay:grin: . I was planning the ea81 and dual range swap, I got a line on a rolled donor car for $200:) . I have a bit of fabrication background as well. I've been doin alot of reading while I was waiting for the auction to end too,lol. I'm definately wanting the lift. Funds are kinda limited right now,so things will go slow, but i could probably swing the swap real soon. Is there anything major with the swap that I should know about?(ie. electronics,or fuel system) I'm so excited. Thanx for the info. -Jason

Ok, I just purchased a 1980 4wd DL wagon. I've been poking around a little bit and wondering if the Hatch Patrol is still doin stuff. The website looks like it hasnt been touched sinced last year and there was no contact info. Also, can anyone point me in the right direction for parts around the portland/vancouver area? I am currently in car clubs for other cars, but I decided its time to get off the pavement for a while and go get dirty. Any help is greatly apreciated:) -Jason Allen