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by hillbillyhector
Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)
Replies: 18
Views: 2663

Re: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)

maiden voyage was a success! digital dash works!... I've tightened up some front end bits and pieces & replaced bushings, swapped out belts, and had the leaky radiator patched and flushed... tweaked on the carb a bit after re-installing it (must be removed to swap fuel pump!) ...and now I'm on t...
by hillbillyhector
Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Sapporo G54b (12 valve-ish factory fuel pump odd-ness?)
Replies: 5
Views: 1900

Re: Sapporo G54b (12 valve-ish factory fuel pump odd-ness?)

I'm fully in agreement with both of you guys! ...however, desires to keep this thing as "bone stock" as possible are now being undermined by my typical tendencies to modify just about everything. I currently own five other vintage japanese cars, all of which are modified, loud, low, and ob...
by hillbillyhector
Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Sapporo G54b (12 valve-ish factory fuel pump odd-ness?)
Replies: 5
Views: 1900

Re: Sapporo G54b (12 valve-ish factory fuel pump odd-ness?)

...and to an extent, my fuel pump question has been answered by another trip to the salvage yard...I saw a couple aftermarket pumps installed into the same head (on the early eighties Dodge D-50 trucks)... and BOTH of them had been clearanced (ground down via die-grinder) to squeeze in....obviously ...
by hillbillyhector
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:44 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)
Replies: 18
Views: 2663

Re: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)

I've got a question for any of you G54b-savvy mitsu-owners... check out the thread:
http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3699
by hillbillyhector
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:42 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Sapporo G54b (12 valve-ish factory fuel pump odd-ness?)
Replies: 5
Views: 1900

Sapporo G54b (12 valve-ish factory fuel pump odd-ness?)

I'm hoping someone might be able to shed some light on a question I have on finding the correct parts for my 1983 plymouth Sapporo coupe. http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk228/hillbillyhector/grandmas%20corolla/vintage%20japanese/DSC_0001.jpg the thing has a G54b 2.6L with interesting smog-crap h...
by hillbillyhector
Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:35 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)
Replies: 18
Views: 2663

Re: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)

I've got it on some 14x7 enki 92s right now... just test-fitting those Konig rewinds (they are a 15x8, 0mm offset)...still looking for the finished product wheel....searching for the perfect set to complement that chicks voice!
by hillbillyhector
Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)
Replies: 18
Views: 2663

the Sapporo is alive! (after nearly going to the crusher!)

more updates soon! started a thread on japanese nostalgic: http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8173&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk228/hillbillyhector/grandmas%20corolla/vintage%20japanese/IMG_8398.jpg ...& shot this video last...
by hillbillyhector
Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:17 am
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 8
Views: 936

Re: Newbie

where you from...and what's in your garage??

...oh...and WELCOME! (...even though i'm a newbie here myself)
by hillbillyhector
Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello from No.Cal...a Sapporo saved from the crusher!
Replies: 11
Views: 1718

Re: Hello from No.Cal...a Sapporo saved from the crusher!

thanks! I'm gonna make a point to update often! (a friend is lending me some wheels to roll on until I find 'the perfect set')
by hillbillyhector
Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello from No.Cal...a Sapporo saved from the crusher!
Replies: 11
Views: 1718

Re: Hello from No.Cal...a Sapporo saved from the crusher!

check out my thread for the details (and more after-cleanup pics!)

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/v ... php?t=8173

as well as my shop website: http://www.hectorschopshop.com

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by hillbillyhector
Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:07 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello from No.Cal...a Sapporo saved from the crusher!
Replies: 11
Views: 1718

Hello from No.Cal...a Sapporo saved from the crusher!

I've started a thread on japanesenostalgiccar.com... but after lurking here a bit, I figured an introduction was in order! recently found this fine example: 1983 plymouth sapporo 'technica' coupe....(on it's way to being crushed!) http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk228/hillbillyhector/grandmas%20c...