It never ends!

"PowderHound" (PowderHound) 09/02/2014 at 23:41 • Filed to: Subaru

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too much shit I would like and/or need to fix. Guess that happens on an 11 year old car with 170k miles. I think I need a second car and some extra room...

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > PowderHound 09/02/2014 at 23:44

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mm, looks like my to-do list.

- replace tail light sockets

-replace FL marker light

-replace rear hubs

-replace rear shocks

-replace valves

-replace camshaft

-replace all four disks again

-all new wheels and tires, 16" or 17" this time

PowderHound > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 09/02/2014 at 23:54

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Damn damn damn. I could add more to this list of mine

Trans fluid change

Coolant change

Brake pads soon

Wider better summer wheel/tires

Pcv valve

Clean engine bay to check for oil leaks

Replace some random vacuum hoses

Radiator hoses

... Fuck

JalopJeep > PowderHound 09/03/2014 at 00:20

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*thinks about how much maintenance the jeep needs*

*checks bank account*

I think I can push that back a little further.

Sam > PowderHound 09/03/2014 at 00:24

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Man, having all that on an only car? I thought my list was bad on my 924 (my second, fun, car)

It has... character at the moment.

PowderHound > JalopJeep 09/03/2014 at 00:25

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yup! I thought of putting at very least a part cost on these and then just decided it was less depressing if I didn't.

PowderHound > Sam 09/03/2014 at 00:32

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A lot of this is just preventative and trying to keep it running top notch. It runs fine, short of the intermittent wobbles, and with housemates I really don't have room for another car to have two as I would like.

Tohru > PowderHound 09/03/2014 at 01:13

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1988 Ram 50 to do list, in no proper order:

- Sand and paint pass. window frame and pass. mirror
- Install Ventshade on pass. side
- New tires
- Adjust rear brakes
- Install "new" 80's Grant walnut steering wheel
- Fix horn clockspring
- Take to Steve (fmr. Dodge Master Technician) and have him fix carb so it idles and shit
- Have seat repaired (new foam, replace torn vinyl, EDIT: replace sun-damaged headrest vinyl)
- Completely sandblast and repaint front bumper
- Sandblast, repair rust, and repaint front valance.
- Repair rust or replace front fenders (L & R)
- Repair rust hole in frame on driver's side
- Repair rust holes in pass. side rear wheel tub, or replace wheel tub.
- Repair and repaint rear roll pan.
- Dent repair: truck bed
- Dent repair: hood
- Re-bond inner structure of hood to hood skin
- Preventative rust treatment on bed side seams
- Get custom shifter knob made in walnut.
- Full synthetic in trans and rear axle.
- New brake fluid.
- Repair power steering lines.
EDIT:
- Have local vinyl shop remake stripe and logo pack for truck (quoted ~$200)
- New sunvisors
- Solar-tint top of windshield
- Retrofit a modern rear view mirror with the little lever at the bottom for at night.
- Install tach, or if I win a minor lottery jackpot install a tach-equipped cluster.
- Re-route stereo wiring properly.
- Replace speakers behind seat with actual automotive speakers.
- Replace broken 4" speakers in dash
- Pull carpet, pressure wash it, and reinstall.

PowderHound > Tohru 09/03/2014 at 01:17

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don't even get me started on dent/ scratch repair. I do want to see your truck though. I'm tempted to get an older truck as a second vehicle.

Tohru > PowderHound 09/03/2014 at 01:20

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It sure doesn't look that bad, right?

WAIT SHIT I FORGOT ONE:

- Have local vinyl shop remake stripe and logo pack for truck (quoted ~$200)

PowderHound > Tohru 09/03/2014 at 01:27

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One of my housemates just got an 87? Nissan d21 it makes me want another truck. That and yours and our neighbor who apparently grabbed an older Chevy

Tohru > PowderHound 09/03/2014 at 01:49

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Old trucks, eh?

^ Dad's $500 '95 Nissan Hardbody V6.

^ Dad's big '86 Chevy (with GMC core support and grille). Has a ~425hp Chevy 350 in it. Has a habit of venting smoke from the rear tires.

^ The old TohruTruck, '86 Chevy C10. Due to numerous issues*, the cab and front clip are being removed and sold (to the local welding shop for their plow truck), the drivetrain is getting removed, and the rest is being scrapped or sold.

^ '86 Nissan/Datsun 720 2WD. Has the carb'd Z24 I-4 in it. Previous owner took it apart to do a head gasket and timing chain, and let it sit all winter with the motor open and the hood off. Montana truck with no rust. I'm buying this from my dad for $250 and dropping a small-block Chevy in it. Not the 305 from the TohruTruck, but a different small-block.

Oh, and the Ram 50 was $1500.

* The TohruTruck's issues include (but are not limited to): bad gas tank, rusty frame, transmission pump seal failure, desperately needs a carb rebuild, the cab leaks water and is starting to rust quite a bit, and it needs a new set of tires.

PowderHound > Tohru 09/03/2014 at 02:03

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You're not helping!

Tohru > PowderHound 09/03/2014 at 02:07

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Yes I am. You need a second vehicle so you can fix the first. Something you can carry parts in.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > PowderHound 09/03/2014 at 08:00

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Bro dem feels....I just spent a ludicrous amount of money on a new rear end for the wagon only to find out I need new rear control arms and possibly a transmission mount.

And the MR2 needs brakes >.<

Bond...Adrian Bond > PowderHound 10/05/2014 at 07:10

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That's what she said.