What did you do to your truck today?

Dropped the engine/trans out of it, low compression on a K6a. Hopefully just valve related. Previous owner somehow broke the engine crossmember, easy to fix while engine is out.

 

First production bumper out of the Jig (Not me, a young talented welder). Two of three tube options.

 

I like the smaller tube. Looks awesome.

 

The smaller tube won't get in the way of doing service to things under that front panel as well. Nice work!

 

Its a Subaru, no panel

 

Finally got the Switched Shifter Adapter I designed installed for testing. Feels great so far.

 

After removing a dented panel I painted and installed a replacement OEM panel from Japan.
I used SEM panel adhesive instead of welding.

 

I installed three new coil packs, and found and replaced this...



a little vacuum hose that connects between the carb near the intake, and "somewhere else", possibly one of the two vacuum solenoid valves.




now, my cold-ish start (at 57 F) is much better. i can feel the choke flap being closed by "itself".

would like to replace all the hoses one day.

 

Was that short hose just laying in there or did you find it while checking all hoses?

 

I was trying to trace and test as many hoses as possible, and while running my hands over the longer, easy ones, my finger felt a 'loose end'. It was still attached to the carb-intake end. look real hard (was under the cross member) and found a brown-ish vac "jet" / check valve, so got them reconnected.

def a good feeling to stumble upon it.

alan

 

Replace all those hoses with silicone, you will not regret it. Nice find.

 

I drove my truck to this meet-up in Tacoma, make sure you watch to the end

 

JDM Jaguar? MK2?

 

Installed a charging panel on the dashboard today, right under the radio.



Originally, I wanted to install it under the dashboard center console, but once I start taking things apart, it seems to make more sense to be up higher.

I sacrificed the second DIN storage bin. Drilled holes in the back to feed the wires, as well as holes on the bottom for two "mood LED lights".



The ashtray and factory lighter assembly is removed, and power tapped for the panel.

I did drill two new holes on the radio bracket so I can have to bin sit a bit further back, allowing the charging panel to sit flush w the radio.

Now I have 2 QC USB, 1 cigarette plug, a voltmeter, and an extra 2 5A USB plug (liberated from a previous project).

 

Yesterday I installed a Pebblebee Card hidden in the bumper of my Sambar. It seems to have better reception if it's not right next to metal detuning the antenna and blocking Bluetooth signals.

Now if my truck gets stolen I'll have at least a chance of finding it, hopefully before it's destroyed.

 

These available for sale?

 

Yes, sorry haven't been on here in a while

 

Installed new rear shocks for a 86 Suzuki Samurai. Got em from rockauto for ~$15.00 each. Monroe 32207. Had to trim done the lower ends to fit the axle mount. Pic is of the OEM and the new shocks at full extension. The new ones are about 2 inches longer and are gas shocks, so not just oil like the OEM shocks.

 

Got inspired by stuff flying out the glove box when off road and seeing where others used ammo boxes to make extra storage. Since mine is a dump bed I attached to the bed instead of the frame, so when the bed is up they are out of the way to work on the truck.

 

Perfect fit!

 

Very cool scooter. What make/model/year is that anyway?

 

It's a 1951 Aermacchi Cigno. If you're not familiar with Aermacchi, it was an Italian manufacturer that was bought by Harley Davidson in the 60's. Aermacchi previously made airplanes during WWII and switched to motorcycles after the war. The Cigno was the first motorcycle they produced. It has lots of unusual features such as the front suspension, the exhaust is routed through the rear swing arm, and what looks like the gas tank is a storage compartment that folds down so it can be ridden in a configuration that looks like a motorcycle or folded down to be ridden as a step through scooter.

 

I love this. While I have never owned an Aermacchi, I have admired them for years. I have owned and wrenched on many old Italian scooters. The closest I have is a 1962 Lambretta LI150, which also fits perfectly in the bed of a mini truck. I seem to have a thing for underpowered vintage vehicles!

 

Me too! Microcars and scooters are a passion of mine.

 

Yesterday my buddy and I conducted a science experiment. "That's a great way to blow up your engine!" Blah, blah, blah...

Please read my full write-up here - https://minitrucktalk.com/threads/dyno-run-1992-subaru-sambar-carbureted-exhaust-comparison.25184/

 

One reason I bought the Sambar is I am having to give up riding motorcycles and scooters. Sold the three here in the mountains recently and have two to sell at our place in SWFL. Had several Crosley autos when I was a kid in Houston. Mine were not as nice as this one.

 

My dad had a Crosley when I was very young, so I don't remember it. I do remember my mom commenting on what an ugly little car it was.
Kevin in NC

 

Waiting on pilot jets delivery for my grizzly 660 carb swap so close to driving it again!

 

I use to buy Crosleys for $100 or less and fix them up and sell them. That was back in 1955 or so.