SUBARU3 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) I simply could not resist and bought a 79 Dodge Colt. Not a speck of rust and well cared for by the original owner until 2005. Then someone beat it a bit, but not to bad. I had one before and it was a pretty niffty car. 1.6, 107K , stick 8 speed tranny. I still love my Subys, but its fun to have a new project. Let the hunt begin for those parts and things. This got near 50mpg on the highway! Nighttime pic, so it's not as sharp as it should be. Anyone know much about these cars? Parts???????? Todd Edited November 20, 2008 by SUBARU3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 You know those Mitsubishis bombed Pearl Harbor don't you?? :-p:lol: Well,I guess we can forgive you. Sweet car!! Worth the time and little bit of dough for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 8 speed tranny FTW!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 i just bought my grandmother a legacy so she can get rid of her 1993 colt with a crapped out trans. if there's any parts on it that might interest you, let me know....not sure if they sold it yet or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks for the offer, but the 93 is a far different car. (Except that they are both named the same) Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks for the offer, but the 93 is a far different i saw 79 and thought "89". jumped a decade...i'm getting old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 lets see pics of this baby dual range tranny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) Here ya go. Todd Edited November 23, 2008 by SUBARU3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 The message board for these. Pass it on to those that may be interested. http://www.runboard.com/bdodgecoltplymouthchampmessageboard Todd Oh don't worry.....Subys are still # 1 with me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 so I assume power is something along the lines of an RX tranny low range? (like a 1.1 reduction?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I probally would find a way to jam the thing in "power" fulltime... I have a 74 colt station wagon.I almost regret turning it into a demolition derby car,but it had no title and a few other issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm also interested to know what the ratio reduction on the box is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 That's a Mitsubishi Mirage. I used to have an old lancer that was badged dodge colt in the US but I didn't know the mirage was as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Here ya go. Power mode 1 4.226/1 2 2.365/1 3 1.467/1 4 1.105/1 R 4.109/1 Final reduction ratio 3.166 Economy mode 1 3.272/1 2 1.831/1 3 1.136/1 4 0.855/1 R 3.181/1 Final reduction ratio 3.470 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Parts are a B_itch to find for this! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENGAL Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 vey nice looking car, The red paint still looks good! What parts do you need ? I shall look in my area. Bengal (Dave) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 twin stick! w00t!!!!!!!!! cool car man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Bengal If you see ANY Colts/Champs from 79-84 Front Wheel Drive let me know! Looking for: Headlight/Wipers switches along with the black surround if you have it. Spare tire screw hold down Factory Clock Rear view mirror Drivers seat and or just the bottom Front bumper protector black knub Non tach cluster, or just the lens. Cluster with tach R hand manual mirror or power mirror L hand power mirror front mudflaps lug wrench/jack sunroof rubber or whole sunroof headlight bezels air cleaner case, (bottom) Rear qt window rubber roof rack rear interior garment hooks grill Rear cargo floor carpet Rear cargo light Thanks! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 you bought a car that needs a whole car? I can keep an eye on the u-pulls... looks nice and worth saving. Bengal If you see ANY Colts/Champs from 79-84 Front Wheel Drive let me know! Looking for: Headlight/Wipers switches along with the black surround if you have it. Spare tire screw hold down Factory Clock Rear view mirror Drivers seat and or just the bottom Front bumper protector black knub Non tach cluster, or just the lens. Cluster with tach R hand manual mirror or power mirror L hand power mirror front mudflaps lug wrench/jack sunroof rubber or whole sunroof headlight bezels air cleaner case, (bottom) Rear qt window rubber roof rack rear interior garment hooks grill Rear cargo floor carpet Rear cargo light Thanks! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Nah..... the car is complete. There are the things that I want perfect and or better than what's there. Example, the grill has a crack and one of the mudflaps is torn off. Found a spare engine with 10K on it! It's really a fun little car! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 it is a Really interesting Car for Sure! ... Could you give us more Details of the Engine, such as Displacement, Horsepower, Torque, etc... it Really looks Good in Red! ... ... Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Please read from the begining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_B Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Bengal If you see ANY Colts/Champs from 79-84 Front Wheel Drive let me know! Looking for: Headlight/Wipers switches along with the black surround if you have it. Spare tire screw hold down Factory Clock Rear view mirror Drivers seat and or just the bottom Front bumper protector black knub Non tach cluster, or just the lens. Cluster with tach R hand manual mirror or power mirror L hand power mirror front mudflaps lug wrench/jack sunroof rubber or whole sunroof headlight bezels air cleaner case, (bottom) Rear qt window rubber roof rack rear interior garment hooks grill Rear cargo floor carpet Rear cargo light Thanks! Todd Last time I was at my local yard there was a 4 door colt like yours. Its in real rough shape but Ill see what I can find when I go there tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 It has to be a 79-82 for some of the items. The 4 door would have been 84 or 84. These would work from that. lug wrench/jack sunroof rubber or whole sunroof Rear view mirror Rear emblem "Imported for Dodge" "Colt" Clips off of aircleaner. The things that hold the lid on. They twist off with pliers. Or the whole aircleaner assembly. 4 Speed shifter knob and the other ragnge selector knob. Radio speaker (Right front) If you can take some pics of it...that would be great! Thanks, Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_B Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ok, Ill take a look at it and get you some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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