The Scooby Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 well right now i have a 78 chevy truck that is a toy for the future to restore and play with, then my 86 lifted wagon, my 96 lowered impreza, my wife has a 97 outback limited, also i have 3 VW aircooled bugs, soon to be a 4th, also a 64 ford falcon convertible. we just got in a clean 82 GL hatch at my work, 4sp d/r, white, rebuilt heads and head gaskets, runs good has a small miss at 2K rpms and the tranny is a little noisy. but whats to be expected for a car that is this old and with over 270K miles. it will just be another one to lift, 4inch and some nice wheels but mainly a cruiser, it would get a EJ22 and 5sp d/r as well. my boss owes me a EJ22 engine but i might just take this instead what do you guys think. body is good and straight, paint is decent, little surface rust here and there, but it also has perfect bumpers, 3rd eye, and the factory subaru square fogs. i dunno if i have room/time to mess around with it, but i love the little hatch's and would hate to see it get destroyed or crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'd get it, if for no other reasons than to save it, do a fix&sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Take the hatch! -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 ej22 engines are had for 100 bucks. take the hatch and have some fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Take the hatch!! And give me a good deal on the subaru driving lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 how much do you want for that hatch at your work im interested! and i can bring you those rings to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 na im gonna pick it up, play with it here and there. just need to find room since right now i alone have 8 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Ought to get that -and- the EJ22, swap in that and a d/r 5speed, have some fun....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 see i have another EJ22 that i was getting, so i have a EJ22 sitting here, SJR adapter plate kit, i just need the 5sp d/r tranny and it will go right on in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Yes, The Hatch is Good Choice. Also if you Lift + EJ22 it, I`ll Love to see Pics! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 im getting some pictures right now of it, its bone stock, just had the EA81 rebuilt, runs good, tranny grinds when down shifting into second, also it gets a bind in the tranny when in four wheel drive wether its 4lo or hi. first mod, yakima towers and crossbars, gonna make a faring for it and a roof basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 here are some quick pictures of it before a wash or anything. ^i know its a horrid picture but its just to show that all the dash lights still work, as well as the switch for the third eye and the light on the cluster works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Man I'm jealous! That thing is clean! Definitely lift it and EJ swap it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 That's a nice hatch :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Beautiful Lookin` Hatch! ... ... I Like It! ... Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 y does everyone want to lift. Lower, turbo it, make something unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You say the 4wd binds, did you check the rear diff to make sure its the same gear ratio as the front? Other than that, that is a nice lookin hatch! -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 thanks everyone ya im really diggin it. i am tempted to EJ it with a EJ AWD tranny with some 14inch alloy pugs and A/T's, but its the replacement for my lifted wagon for going hunting and such so it will get lifted. beast: ya i drove it home and that was it last night, i know different tire size, if they swaped the diff or trans without matching ratio's it will do the same. but also the center diff is its junk it can make it bind, so i have alot to go over today on it. one thing i did check and there is NO RUST, well a few little bubbles and surface but nothing that i have found has gone through yet so im happy about that. and if i find some i have a rust free hatch at my work i can cut patch pannels out of. one more picture of it from last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 i want to find a hatch like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 just got doen giving her a bath which she sorly needed, now its 100% less grass and moss. also figured out the binding which i had a feeling it was this. 3 of teh tires are 185/80/13, right rear is 185/70/13, i have a set of brand new tires somewhere in 185/70/13 so im gonna try to find those and mount them today at my work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I love those '82's. Good score. once finally get to work on my wagon and get it whete i want it, a hatch may be in my future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) well i tried to go play in some mud and just sunk it, dam near to the frame. had to get my lifed wagon out and winch it out. pictures to come, as well as a SJR 4inch lift and some kind of 28inch tall tires and wheels. gotta figure that out yet. also have a question for the people who have lifted their EA81 on a 4inch lift. how many have torn out suspension components. this will be a daily driver and i want to make sure i don't tear out the radus rod mounts or anything. Edited January 12, 2009 by The Scooby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 how many have torn out suspension components. Hasn't happened to me yet, and i romp my wagon very hard. Checking / tightening the lift bolts after wheeling is good insurance that this will not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 what about putting lock washers on as well as lock tite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 what about putting lock washers on as well as lock tite? Probably not a bad idea. I used lock washers on mine, But I haven't fully tested it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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