I mean, that particular model started flying in the 1950’s. I’m sure the newer models hold up just a touch better than one that’s had its AARP card for a few years now.

That is a spectacular idea. I’m stealing that method. Thank you.

As a former, and likely future, truck owner I can tell you that although you only need a truck every once in a while now, once you own a truck you will find a use for it pretty much all the time.

Mid 90’s Saturn levels of panel fitment I see.

On the output shaft of the clutch there is a sprung dog-leg coupler with asymmetric female mating surfaces (one side is ramped, one side is square). When back torque is applied to the clutch (my downshifting and not matching your revs, on purpose or otherwise) the male dog is pushed out of the coupler and the rear…

This would be going off continuously for myself, and my fellow Southern California Jalops. I could effectively replicate this my wiring a buzzer directly into a switched 12V source in my car.

Parallel Twin FTW!

I’ve just about got my AW11 back on the road at this point. It’s definitely more direct than my Mazda2 now that I’ve replaced pretty much every piece of rubber in the chassis (and the steering rack bushing), but with front and rear Corksport Sway Bars the Mazda really tightens up.

Belt Drive Compatibility!

Sounds like a personal problem.

If your M24 is a california legal motor then you’re actually fine. You’re allowed to swap in a newer smog-compliant motor, so that would likely be alright as long as it’s got all of its original smog equipment.

You can have all of these things. You just order the parts you want, and install them (this is sometimes easier said than done). Some assembly required, your mileage may vary, etc.

Lower the pressure a little bit, damn!

You could probably throw an ugly stick weld on that, not one that'd hold up mind you but one that'll get you back on the track. TIG doesn't like rust, especially not that much.

That is all anyone needs, really.

I keep getting calls about how I'm "In a great position to trade in my Luxury Compact Vehicle in, and get a NEW CAR for the same payment or less". Never mind that my "Luxury Compact" is a base model Mazda2 with no cruise control. I've been declining their offers with declining politeness lately.

Briefly, yes.

I've seen plenty of Jeeps running around Southern California with very minimal fender coverage. There's enough that you could *techincally* argue that the fender extends past the wheel, but only near the doors. There's almost no coverage for the area of tire from ~9 o'clock to 12 o'clock. I think that would look…

Why bother with Fenders? Maybe a small roost deflector, but these?

That'll happen when you're laying down paint in a humid environment. He could have wet-sanded it smooth, but I don't think that was within the spirit of what he was doing. I'm sure it looked just fine for what it was.