TheLoyale Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Desert Fox, in MI? Lol! That'll look cool though, I think the decals will look good against the Tan body. Where are the fuel doors on both that Wagon and Hatch? So, it is official, this car will now be known as the Desert Fox. I am not just waiting on Pooparu to send me the decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 haha, I thought it would be appropriate considering I work in the sand dunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Raised white letters! I spent an hour today with some tire paint, I love the look on these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Raised white letters! I spent an hour today with some tire paint, I love the look on these cars. That is how they used to make white walls back in the day (If you didn't buy white walls) time consuming as hell haha. I talked to a dude who did it on his old Ford back when he was a teen. Tires look good James! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 thanks Loyale. Here's another shot with my cell phone. I need to get a better camera. Depending on how my Sunday goes, I may be going to a JY here and getting a forester roof rack to fit to my roof. I've had zero luck finding a stock replacement. I also plan on checking my timing on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I would like to see that! I wonder how well that will fit the roof. thanks Loyale. Here's another shot with my cell phone. I need to get a better camera. Depending on how my Sunday goes, I may be going to a JY here and getting a forester roof rack to fit to my roof. I've had zero luck finding a stock replacement. I also plan on checking my timing on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Well, I made a trip back and forth to Lansing friday night. I averaged 29mpgs, not too bad! I did mostly 65mph while on the highway. I am happy with that. The DL keeps making friends. Here it is with it's long lost step brother. an 84 isuzu p"up On a side note, I love the old Isuzus. This one just turned over to 35k original miles! Edited April 25, 2012 by Mechanical_misfit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I've been thinking of doing this for a while, good to see it looks decent when applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Updates: the white letter tires are no more. After the 400 or so miles of driving I did last weekend, they were still looking good. It wasn't until I ran around on the sand dunes that they wore off. I'm not too suprised. I guess I'll be painting them again and staying off the sand. I purchased new wheel bearings and seals for the front left. Any tips on that job? I've never even attempted doing pressed in wheel bearings. I picked up a complete roof rack from a `95 legacy this morning, and I think with a little modification it is going to work. I wanted one from a forester, but it is too long. I am also looking at some additional lighting. What does everyone think of these? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TWD5KU/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002MOED46&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0RKAFYMGH7F36KQEFYA7 Last but not least, I am still waiting for the desert fox decals to come in. Pooparu told me he would be shipping them this week, I hope to see them soon. I am really excited for those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) and here's some pics. here is the legacy rack sitting on the `84 DL I'll paint it after I actually figure out how to mount it. not too bad for $10 also, my new driving buddy. We found him up in the sand. I figured he would be a good fit with the desert theme. Edited April 19, 2012 by Mechanical_misfit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Pix have red X's for me :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Photo links are broken. As for the Driving Lights, go for it. I have the Hella Comet 500s on my roof rack, awesome lights. Worth the $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 pics should be working now. Thanks for the info on the lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 That rack looks good! Waiting to see how you mount it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 I got a box in the mail today from Pooparu. Looks like this weekend I'll be spending some time with some decals. I managed to do new front wheel bearings on Sunday, along with a new fuel filter. I also had a tire patched because I picked up a nail some where. These decals look sweet though! Once I get some free time this weekend I will get some good pics and make a better post on all the details of putting them on. I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982gl4 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I can't wait to see this with the decals on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 That'll be cool. Don't Phuck them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Well, I got the decals installed on the passenger side, but have not had time to put them on the drivers side yet. I'm pretty damned happy with it. Pooparu is the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982gl4 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Looks sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Wow, that fits perfect. I like the vintage photo style too! Right on dude, right on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical_misfit Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks guys! My next big project will be restoring the H wheels and buying new tires. The Fox is coming together nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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