Phizinza Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I thought I'd post up here about my new subie. I had it in the Playground but I'll start it again. It's a 83 Leone Sedan. I bought it at the wreckers. With all sedans it was only FWD, so I've already got the 4WD torsion bar and tank and put those in. It didn't come with an engine and I had to pull the gearbox out and take that back to the wrecker. I've spent the last couple of weeks slowly pulling down a 5sp D/R 3.7 ratio box and a 5sp S/R 3.9. The single range box was an import from Japan, it came from a crash test car so it has practically no miles on it. The other day I put the snychros, pinionshaft and diff from the S/R into the D/R so now I have a 5sp D/R 3.9 with brand new synchros. Hoping to get onto making the custom crossmember for it today and find out what I need to bash to fit it in. Also I will be putting in my dual carb EA81. I'll be running a welded rear diff with my 27" Kumho M/T's. I'll keen this updated hopefully... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Really good project. I like that you are using the ea81 dc also. What dirtbike is that in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 That's my 91 Yamaha TT350. My brother has a 97 YZ250 and now he has an F650GS BMW for the road. Talking about my TT, I really need to get a rear shocker for it. I just don't have the money to spend on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron 1 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 ya thats a project alright the body looks good for being in a scrap yard good find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thing is, I want it drivable by the 22nd. I've organised a Subaru meet and would like to come along in a Subie not like the last ones I've organised.. So that gives me a week to do the gearbox, engine, prop, radius rods, fenders, diff, etc..... Oh and I need to get it registered and get a key for it. Fun fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Turns out the tunnel in the Sedans is much smaller then the wagons. And there was no way it would stretch wide and high enough. So it got serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Pictures arent showing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 They are for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Sorry, I've just linked from attachments off my own forum over at offroadingsubarus.com. And because its in a members only area maybe they won't work for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 yeah, I cant see them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Sweet! Can't wait to see it lifted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hey I did a 5 spd 3.9 d/r trans swap into my '84 ea81t coupe and it didn't fit too bad. Wasn't any reason for pounding the tunnel but yours might be different. I did however use the kit made by Jerry S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 This kit... What is it? I assume a trans crossmember and a rear shifter plate mount plus flywheel jibbo.. Bashing wasn't going to make enough room. I want it to sit as high as the hold trans did. This means without a lift kit it rubs 50mm below where it should sit. Was your coupe an auto or manual to start with? I've heard the auto's have a lot more room. Ran into more problems. Looks like I'll need to get a exhaust stud welded up on my EA81dc again... The insert ripped its way out while we were racing the wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Yes it was a auto to start with in the ea81t car. I guess that would explain some more room than what you are experiencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar_subaru Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 So sad to see it lying in the scrapyard there thinking that it´s all over... and then you come along to save it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I want to see some more pictures. Especially interior shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Yeah, its taken a back step on priority right now because I can't get it ready for next weekend. An insert I put in the exhaust stud hole ages ago ripped out and now it needs welding. I will be sure to get a few more photos and upload them properly so you can all see. today. The back seat is still full of body panels and stuff that needs to go on the car. Only 191K km on the ticker... And bearly any rust under the body... I'm sure that will all change soon enough. I dont take good care of my cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeron Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 dude, just push the bloody thing over onto its side on a couple stacks of tires and pressure wash, then paint the underside of the thing with some high gloss black. Maybe even get a spray gun and some rustoleum and lay a few coats on until its nice and thick.. That frame looks to be in really good shape, no reason not to try and keep it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yeah, might do that when I get some money. As it is spending $60 getting the exhaust stud fixed is a bit much and I just found out that both the exhaust valve springs on the 1-3 cylinder head were snapped so I need to replace those. Sorry I didn't get any pics today.. Tomorrow maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 thats an lucky find since its still so good condition:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Sorry, no pics of interior as I broke my camera But I did finish the 5sp conversion, I'll just link you to the thread on it instead of writing it here too. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=771867#post771867 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 There's some pictures of the interior as promised. Its in much need of loving attention and a clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Hows the rest of it coming?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 Motors almost ready to run, just need a couple more pipes and an exhaust. Rear diff is in and I'm mounting a 2 piece EA82 shaft I happen to have (don't know where that came from!?). gearbox is mounted and working, but needs the axles put on it, another 15 min job. Then I need to extend the radius rods so I can fit my 27" M/T's without doing too much damage, also to fix that stupid caster they put on the EA81's. It is pretty close to drivable. Going to town next Monday to register and insure it. Can't wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Installed the head unit. Still need to replace all four speakers the car has, they are all crapped out. I need some parts before I can do anything important, so I'm doing all the small things like roof racks, aerials, radios, wiring etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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