carbonboy Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Nice score with picking up the '55, should do you proud as the daily. :yes: Nice Liberty! :wub: I liked how you said "302kw atw Subaru", not '302kw atw WRX', got me curious! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarmacAttack Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Everyman and his dog has a WRX :fuzz: So i never really get pulled over in the family sedan. As for the rolla its got a nice rust patch in the LH rear quarter under the chrome bar. Its got holes in it and the rust is also evident in the boot where the rubber seal goes around which also is very religious. So I'm tossing up a few things. Do i... #1- Do it properly, Cut the rust out, weld in new bits.. spend alot of time on it and possibly money getting it nice #2- Sand it back and use some rust converter, then use "gorilla hair" (its bog with fiberglass in it) to mould over it and to fill in the holes. followed by Paint. #3 It a 30yr old car that owes me under $500, Leave it and just keep driving it. Its not worth spending money on it. The LH side of the roof, bonnet and pillars also has painted cracked, weathered and chipped which i have started to sand back as ill pressure pack it white. Edited September 7, 2011 by TarmacAttack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarmacAttack Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Got air? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-89 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Well judging by the picture I think you'll go with option three for some reason. Its up to you, if the car is really good and you think its worthy of tidying up then so be it, It seems to be okay mechanically and have been looked after in its life. It would be nice to have this really cleaned up and tidy for a daily though, definetley a head turner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLD 10S Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 OH PLEASE TREAT IT NICELY! There's only so many square light 55's left D: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onikage Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Option 1 or 2 me thinks, seems to be in good condition considering it's all original, and it runs well ,so its worth a bit of TLC, even if its the easy way out with option 2, will keep the car alive to serve you, or the next owner well for years to come. It definitely has potential to be a clean daily :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarmacAttack Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Guys, don't stress. Its not going to get trashed. :) I drive enough to have fun in it but while keeping it sensible and having mechanical sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke30muzza Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Sick rolla, shits all over georges muzspec rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarmacAttack Posted September 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Lol i wonder who you could be haha Thanks marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonboy Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 #2- Sand it back and use some rust converter, then use "gorilla hair" (its bog with fiberglass in it) to mould over it and to fill in the holes. followed by Paint. Seeing as you're not looking to pour large amounts of time & money into this car, this seems like the best route to take. Rather than do nothing & allow the rust to eventually render the car unsafe for road use (in the eyes of the law), halt its progress & leave the total replacement for someone who has a ground up restoration or similar in mind. Just my $0.02 inc GST :wink: Noice air shot! :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke30muzza Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'm fairly sure i still have a bag full of little bits and pieces if your keen I can bring it in on friday for you to have a look at... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarmacAttack Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Spoiled the old girl today, checked all trans oils, topped up the gearbox. Tightened up the front wheel bearings and noticed the RHF brake line had perished :( the rubber has split leaving the inner lining exposed.. So i treated it to 2 new front 1 peice brake lines and fresh fluid.. Awesomr lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke30muzza Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 haha good on ya lance, wouldn't want the brakes failing on you,, I had to drive home from southside once in mi ke70 with no brakes whatsoever :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarmacAttack Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) I picked up 5 rims from a mate and decided to tidy up 2 for the time being and put them on the rear. tread is limited but better than my completly wornout bridgestones. I'm unsure what car they are off but they have a better offset and also have a wider tyre (185/70/13) compared to my old 155/85/13s and look nice and wide from behind. They also fill the guards nicely and with the stock chrome dress ring give them awesome dish :) What do you think? With chrome dress ring Without chrome dress ring Ghetto picture taken at 3am in the morning, a mate and i were bored last friday night and drove around Canberra for 5 hours straight, north to south, east to west. We came across a few guys giving me thumbs up which was pretty cool too :) Also a few pics from having fun on some dirt roads Checking out the articulation of the rear suspension lol (long story) I also fixed the wiring to the cd player so it now saves its settings, also temporaly fixed the window rubbers on the inside where the window slides on. As above 60kph i would get cold air coming in :( But with the latest rain my back seat is soaking and noticed the rear window isnt sealing :( so thats tomorrows job Edited October 6, 2011 by TarmacAttack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke30muzza Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Looking good lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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