It Was Dry Tonight, Unplanned Car Work.

[RosieFreak]

Seeing as the weather was actually quite nice tonight I decided to sting the plans and work a wee bit on the car, this included removing all the rust and paint from the battery clamp and preparing it for a fresh paint (my car didn't come with one so bought one second hand), fitting new bulbs in sidelights and headlights, trying to resolve the finger sized gap in the passenger side bumper, removing the fog lights and fitting the new covers. It doesn't seem to much but with no experience on working Subaru's what so ever it was good fun and quite interesting!! The front bumper support has completely rusted through so another part needing replaced and wait till you see the corrosion on the fog lights!! There has been some interesting wiring done on the passenger side headlight which was fun

Essential music on

Yeah my finger went right through!!

Very dirty headlight!

Getting to grips with the bumper

Salt loves fog lights!

Wee bit to much fun in the snow

Temporary solution!!

New covers and bulbs fitted, just need to get them painted now

Have to say it was interesting and good fun getting my hands dirty in the car, cant wait for it to be dry again, prob wont be for another few weeks

Edited May 16, 2013 by RosieFreak

[g1983]

The good old front bumper bar. Yous looks mint compared to what mine was.

Liking the covers

[DR Motosport]

Those lights are actually PIAA driving lights and not the standard subaru fog lights, a £350 dealer extra. Shame they're bust as they were unbelievably bright on main beam

[mctwistuk]

The joys of good weather. Here's hoping we get a lot more

[RosieFreak]

I never knew that about the lights, bit of a gutter. But they are not in very good way at all. I dont think I would be able to fix them up :/

[thebigfelly]

Nice to see a wee write up of you getting to grips with the motor yourself.

[johnnyr6]

I've got a bumper bar you can have. It needs a clean up and paint though.

Johnny

[RosieFreak]

Thats would be amazing, i dont mind cleaning it and painting it up. How much you wanting?

Cheers

[oj 89]

Nice to see a classic getting some love. If I was a little bit older and/or could afford the running costs, I'd love to be able to do up one of these. Nice work on it too You'll have it looking right in no time

[cullenmin]

Good work, I did my bumper bar a couple months back, some pics in my thread, Type R is the title, maybe on page 2

Rich

[g1983]

Replaced mine on Wednesday. Pics to follow.

[johnnyr6]

Thats would be amazing, i dont mind cleaning it and painting it up. How much you wanting?

Cheers

Before i commit i'll double check it's usable. If it's still fine you pick it, it's yours.

johnny

[mctwistuk]

Before i commit i'll double check it's usable. If it's still fine you pick it, it's yours.

johnny

Great to see club spirit here.

Another great reason for this club going from strength to strength

[RosieFreak]

Thats brilliant Johnny, much appreciated. Just let me know and ill make the drive.

Seems the weather has turned for a bit, hope it brightens up!!

[johnnyr6]

Checked it out. With a clean and some hammerite it will be fine. So it's here if you want it.

I'm in Law, just passed Hamilton.

Johnny

[RosieFreak]

Thats fantastic mate, what would be the best day/time for me to pick it up?

Cheers

[johnnyr6]

I'll be in tonight and probably most of tomorrow. I'm also off work on friday.

Johnny

[RosieFreak]

I am free tonight and was going to go through to Hamilton tonight anyway if that would be okay?

Just sent you a text, so its up to you mate, what ever is easiest for you.