Sapper 157 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) Finally got Bandit pretty enough to post on this thread. He's a 1984 EA81 GL Wagon with a four speed four-wheel-drive Dual Range standard transmission. He was my dad's daily driver for about six years until my dad recently upgraded to a Toyota truck, and I received bandit as my first car in April. I've been fixing him up as much as possible. I'm trying to make sure he's well taken care of because my dad never really did much for him. He would change the oil when it needed to be done and would fix things when they broke but other than that he didn't do much. Now almost 8 months later, Bandit is sitting real pretty and looking and running great. I'll upload a list of all the things that I have fixed/improved on it since I got the car. In the mean time here are some pics. Edited December 23, 2017 by Sapper 157 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Very nice. Lake Blue is my favorite color. If you take care of it, you will own this car for a VERY long time. Start looking for a good deal on 13" tires... getting harder to find these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) Thanks! Yeah I have winter studs on right now. Snow storms have been hitting our area and then rain comes and washes it all away, then the snow comes again, etc. As you can see in the engine compartment I have a full size studded spare instead of the annoying donut tire. As far as street tires for next year, I talked with my local auto shop and they said they can fix me up with four brand new tires by a company called Kenda, balance, and alignment.... all for $288. Pretty good deal right? I think it is hilarious because when I told my friend who drives this big longbed 94' Ford turbo diesel that I was getting that kind of pricing for everything, his jaw about hit the floor and he was like "$288!?! ONE of my tires costs almost $288!!" Edited December 5, 2014 by Sapper 157 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoss5723 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Sapper, the wagon is looking good! I like the black on the hood a lot. Any chance you'd want to part with the roof rack crossbars? Those would be great for my restoration of the Ski Wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) That black on the hood is a rubberized spray-on bug bra that is made by ArmorAll. Its called Custom Shield and it can be removed at any time. One can costs about $13. Without the bra it just looks kinda plain so im super happy with it. Adds a lot of character to the car As far as the roof rack goes, im sorry but I just couldn't bring myself to sell those, they're so darn useful. I have a roof box that a friend gave me and for long trips where we need to haul a lot of gear I just throw it on those cross bars, tighten it down, an in under 5 minutes its on and ready to go. I also use it for holding our skis during snow season. If I ever do get rid of them youll be the first to know. I'll keep my eyes and ears peeled for some other ones for ya. Edited December 5, 2014 by Sapper 157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 And you can go places he can't go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 here is the carpeted back. On the left is my tool bag and on the right is my survival kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoss5723 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 That black on the hood is a rubberized spray-on bug bra that is made by ArmorAll. Its called Custom Shield and it can be removed at any time. One can costs about $13. Without the bra it just looks kinda plain so im super happy with it. Adds a lot of character to the car As far as the roof rack goes, im sorry but I just couldn't bring myself to sell those, they're so darn useful. I have a roof box that a friend gave me and for long trips where we need to haul a lot of gear I just throw it on those cross bars, tighten it down, an in under 5 minutes its on and ready to go. I also use it for holding our skis during snow season. If I ever do get rid of them youll be the first to know. I'll keep my eyes and ears peeled for some other ones for ya. The ArmorAll bra sounds like their brand's take on plasti-dip. I've considered putting one like that on my Forester. After seeing your pics, I just might have to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Here is the list of things that I have so far improved or changed. 1. New V-belt 2. Fixed overhead light 3. New seat covers 4. Carpet added to back 5. Coolant flushed & refilled 6. New Transmission fluid 7. New rear differential fluid 8. Oil & oil filter changed 9. New OEM clutch cable 10. Seat belt fixed (twisted) 11. Sun visor fixed (wouldn’t stay up) 12. New wind shield wipers 13. Rough left turn fixed 14. New oil pan gasket 15. Fixed gas tank leak 16. New back hatch lift supports 17. Repainted/repaired rust spots 18. Repainted lettering 19. New spark plugs 20. Cleaned carburetor w/ additives (GUMOUT cleaner/ Seafoam) 21. New starter 22. Undercoated inside of hood 23. Undercoated backside of bumper 24. New speakers 25. New thermostat/thermo gasket 26. New thermostat bolts 27. New 10 blade Flex-a-lite electric fan 28. Animal whistles installed 29. Fire Extinguisher installed 30. Tool kit added 31. Survival kit added 32. Windshield chips filled 33. New fog light switch 34. OEM oil press. Sending unit 35. Radiator leak fixed 36. Radiator wobble fixed 37. Fuel filters changed 38. New air filter 39. New PCV (or is it PVC?) filter 40. Undercoated spot where battery sits 41. New distributor cap and rotor 42. Armor All bug bra applied 43. New flood lights 44. Emergency tools put in: shovel, 12V air compressor, tow strap, fire extinguisher, StopLeak, one quart of emergency 10W-30 oil, one extra gal antifreeze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 The ArmorAll bra sounds like their brand's take on plasti-dip. I've considered putting one like that on my Forester. After seeing your pics, I just might have to now. You totally should, it would look awesome! I cant imagine mine without it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaruist Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The ArmorAll bra sounds like their brand's take on plasti-dip. I've considered putting one like that on my Forester. After seeing your pics, I just might have to now. Hey - Why aren;t you answering my messages man? I have money for you.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colemanapp Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 45. Took a heat gun to the bumpers to bring the black back. just a suggestion. Your ride looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoss5723 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Hey - Why aren;t you answering my messages man? I have money for you.... Weird. I didn't get ANY notifications for my messages, but have a few from you and others. I'll reply right now! Sapper, sorry for the thread hi-jack. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaruist Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 45. Took a heat gun to the bumpers to bring the black back. just a suggestion. Your ride looks great. Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Well I have been working hard on bandit lately. I finally got a chance to take off those rusty wheels and grind and repaint them the glorious glossy white that the used to be. I also saw some of the armor all custom shield on sale for $5 a can so I got two and sprayed my trim, bumpers, and grille to bring that black color back and so they would be protected from further damage by UV rays and the weather. So first off are the before pics. And like a moron I forgot to take a before pic of the back. So y'all are just gonna have to imagine a rear bumper that has seen 31 years of sun, rain, snow and wind. ???? Edited December 22, 2016 by Sapper 157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) After many hours of grinding, priming, painting, and frustration... The wheels are on and they look fabulous! The finishing touches I did were armor all Extream Tire Shine, polish all Crome and aluminum, a good wash, and Thunderbolt wax. Enjoy! After pics Edited December 22, 2016 by Sapper 157 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Well yesterday I refitted the carb that Ferox sent me and got the new gaskets on. No more jerking but it is running rich so im gonna have to adjust the float. I think the thing that controls the choke plate is messed up as well. Also my main jets are leaking a few drops of gas because like an idiot I forgot to put the washers in . After those adjustments, and a little more fine tuning and emissions deleting I should be sitting pretty. Edited May 14, 2015 by Sapper 157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGL Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Did you end up getting the Kenda tyres? They're a good company, have been making serious mountain bike tyres for years. Sweet ride anyway mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Did you end up getting the Kenda tyres? They're a good company, have been making serious mountain bike tyres for years. Sweet ride anyway mate No not yet. Im gonna save the tires for either late this year or early next year. Your good report of them makes me glad im getting them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGL Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yeah I've got a set of Kenda Nevegal mud tyres on my MTB and love them! I've got no idea what their car tyres are like but if they're anywhere near as good as their bike tyres they won't be crap, like some Chinese brands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) So I looked at my skid plate the other day and decided, why wait for it to rust? So I took it off and applied two coats of Rustolem undercoating, and then three coats of Rustolem gloss black enamel paint. im not able to post the pic for some reason. Will try again later. Edited May 22, 2015 by Sapper 157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) Been really busy lately. I got a new set of KENDA tires mounted and balanced for $290. I also had Burneel Tire Co. mount a newer tire I had on one of my spare rims so now I have a full size, barely used spare. GOODBY DOUGHNUT SPARE! I hate those stupid things! in my opinion they are just plain worthless! Anyways, I also installed new ball joints, a new drivers side CV joint, and replaced the bad bearings on the passenger side, Also fixed the high idle and put new threads and bolts in the thermostat housing. (old ones were stripped and causing major coolant leak) Also replaced fuel filters (twice unfortunately) and drained bad gas Edited August 15, 2015 by Sapper 157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Kenda tires are great! I'm in the bicycle industry and one of my good buddies is a rep for them. How do you like the car tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper 157 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Kenda tires are great! I'm in the bicycle industry and one of my good buddies is a rep for them. How do you like the car tires? So far they're great! I love em'! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaroo808 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 NIce wagon! A friend of mine had one just like it years ago. We used to abuse that thing all the way from Florence to Christmas Valley and back again and it never missed a beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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