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by El_Freddo
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: EA Brakes, Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 5 stud conversion info
Replies: 0
Views: 46587

5 stud conversion info

Anyone chasing information about the 5 stud conversion for better brake and rim options check it out here if you haven't already! https://subarino.com.au/subaru-brumby-5-stud-brake-conversion/ There are various threads about this mod on the forum too, this one is probably the most complete informati...
by El_Freddo
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: El Freddo
Topic: Whoops - 1985 MY wagon addition!
Replies: 15
Views: 14382

Re: Whoops - 1985 MY wagon addition!

I’m hoping not to go down the threadsert road if I don’t have to SB! I wouldn’t say it’s saved yet, there’s loads to do. The question is where do you stop? Have you made an inquiry about the two wagons? Both DLs or touring wagons? And how rusty do they look? It could be cool if you can hook someone ...
by El_Freddo
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 89 Targa Brumby
Replies: 62
Views: 49004

Re: 89 Targa Brumby

Subi Spanner, the auto L series were all 3.9 diff ratio and I believe many of the early Imprezas were 3.9 ratio too. Good news about that beige brumby! I’ve not heard of rusting out at the base of the A pillar without a hole in the corner above it but I guess anything is possible. Vinyl floor - live...
by El_Freddo
Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: El Freddo
Topic: Whoops - 1985 MY wagon addition!
Replies: 15
Views: 14382

Re: Whoops - 1985 MY wagon addition!

G’day Suby Spanner, That’s a great trick using the high temp silicone for exhaust gaskets. I’ve done it for many years now but failed to do it to that one in the pic. I put some on the second one today as well as on both of the Y pipe mating surfaces. Worked a treat! As for the struts I’ve already s...
by El_Freddo
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!
Replies: 25
Views: 67885

Re: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!

Anyone been contacted to actually buy tickets yet?

It’s got me wondering when they’ll draw the raffle as I had it in my head it would be at Subinats - one of the reasons I decided to head up there this year. Maybe it’ll just be on display to generate more interest. Hmmm…

Cheers

Bennie
by El_Freddo
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: El Freddo
Topic: Whoops - 1985 MY wagon addition!
Replies: 15
Views: 14382

Re: Whoops - 1985 MY wagon addition!

So after inspecting my mini me’s work on fitting the steering shaft and knuckle I need to do some investigation work as to why the steering shaft is sitting gently on the CV boot… Hopefully an easy fix. I got the exhaust spacer blocks to fit the later model Y pipes. One side has a port on it for the...
by El_Freddo
Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension
Replies: 480
Views: 1389422

Re: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension

I’ve got to say that cutting down looms for EJ conversions isn’t as scary as many make it out to be. What you did back in the day Suby Spanner would’ve been difficult but also the way to do it for several reasons. Difficult because you were being paid by a client to produce results and essentially w...
by El_Freddo
Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: EJ hydraulic clutch to cable clutch for EA chassis conversions
Replies: 4
Views: 18172

Re: EJ hydraulic clutch to cable clutch for EA chassis conversions

Hey Suby Spanner! Long time mate! Yes you are correct - the 3.9 ratio EJ Liberty gearboxes from the series 1s are hard to find. These have a three bolt input shaft housing the same as the L series. I’m 99% sure (going from memory) that from the Gen1 series 2 gearboxes they went to 3.7 ratio and a fo...
by El_Freddo
Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!
Replies: 25
Views: 67885

Re: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!

How much are the raffle tickets and how do we get our hands on them? Scroll right to the bottom of this page to register your interest. I don’t know how much they’ll be exactly, we’ll have to wait until those details are released. The good thing is it’s only to register your interest, not how many ...
by El_Freddo
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!
Replies: 25
Views: 67885

Re: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!

timmo wrote:
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:51 pm
This series got me back to watching MCM, great build just needs a touring wagon dash
That would’ve been the icing on the cake! I don’t know if that was ever on their radar but they didn’t have the parts so stock dash it is as you know.

Cheers

Bennie
by El_Freddo
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension
Replies: 480
Views: 1389422

Re: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension

It’ll work Sam! That’s a fair effort there mate. Future career at Haltech??

Thanks for sharing the details on that heater tap - and the recommendation to avoid!

Cheers

Bennie
by El_Freddo
Sun Sep 03, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: El Freddo
Topic: Red Targa Brumby
Replies: 193
Views: 490318

Re: Red Targa Brumby

Nah they didn’t suss out “the most active” member on any forum, just Subarino Dave because his webpage answered what they needed and he had the know how to do what they want. Also interested, Bennie, what were these parts that you picked up. The usual MY wagon goodies that a Brumby doesn't have? Som...
by El_Freddo
Sun Sep 03, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: EJ hydraulic clutch to cable clutch for EA chassis conversions
Replies: 4
Views: 18172

EJ hydraulic clutch to cable clutch for EA chassis conversions

G’day all, After realising that what I thought was common knowledge for this mod is not well known I thought I’d document a guide about how to go about it and what you’ll need. I’ll add a bit about the EA81 cable swap to make this work in a Brumby/MY model relatively easily when dropping in an AWD n...
by El_Freddo
Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: El Freddo
Topic: Red Targa Brumby
Replies: 193
Views: 490318

Re: Red Targa Brumby

Yeah Bumpty! Looking back it’s like the universe had a plan and we’re merely pawns in their much larger game… Sam road tripping is what it’s all about when building cars - the problem is fitting them in and having an issue free run! This has me nervous for the next trip, if something goes wrong I’ve...
by El_Freddo
Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!
Replies: 25
Views: 67885

Re: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!

Good question Bumpty! I think the biggest thing for me was meeting Marty and Moog and discovering that they’re really genuine blokes. As for the build I think it’s just the amount of gear that’s been thrown at it in such a short amount of time. It was even shorter than what I thought it was. I don’t...
by El_Freddo
Sun Sep 03, 2023 12:53 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension
Replies: 480
Views: 1389422

Re: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension

Nice one Sam, that’s neat and I’m glad you’ve got a mount for a ground/earth wire so the sender unit works.

What heater tap do you have in there and is that why the top pipe was modified (going by the look of it)?

Cheers

Bennie
by El_Freddo
Sun Sep 03, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: 1992 project Brumby from Finland
Replies: 21
Views: 9956

Re: 1992 project Brumby from Finland

G’day Tomi! Awesome timing sharing about these windscreen rubbers, I’m after one for a wagon I just picked up plus the side windows and rear window too. They don’t make them but they have one of their stores in Bendigo where I work. So I’m hoping they might be able to get some of these window rubber...
by El_Freddo
Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: El Freddo
Topic: Red Targa Brumby
Replies: 193
Views: 490318

Re: Red Targa Brumby

Another really cool chapter in the “Saga” of Redback… This one started unbeknownst to any of us way back when Subarino shared some exciting news. Then the night he arrived in Skidney he messaged me to say he’d landed! I remember Mrs El_Freddo and I were getting take out since most of our kids abando...
by El_Freddo
Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!
Replies: 25
Views: 67885

Re: Mighty Car Mods latest build AUG23!

Guilty! :mrgreen: And you’re considered jealous. Although don’t be! Just get yourself to Subinats in four weeks and meet the boys! Pretty surreal at the time to say the least. Marty and Moog are awesome blokes - what you see on screen is what you get off screen too. Just two genuine and down to eart...
by El_Freddo
Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension
Replies: 480
Views: 1389422

Re: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension

The same reason I'm fighting a lot of uphill battles with this engine swap in this particular car; it's a 1981 model! :mmm: I know in other utes and later wagons the passenger side grommet almost/is the same size as the drivers side one but on this car it is not. It's a small circular grommet not a...

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