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KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:

Femtosecond posted:

How do I interpret the results of this recent nice BE-1 auction ? https://auc.japancardirect.com/aj-5lQViUPIxtCGeBC.htm

Start
Sold for

198 000¥

sold

Did this sell for 198 000¥? Or was that a starting bid of 198k¥ but it didn't sell (but it says sold anyway?)

This is a 'USS' auction, specifically a Kyushu one. USS doesn't share sold prices so the only information you can glean from this is that it was sold and had to be over 198000¥ because that's what the auction started out as. It's very possible that the minimum bid amount was also the reserve and someone could have bought it for 200000¥, or it could be higher. No way to tell unfortunately. You can watch this one and get a sold price because it is a JU Saitama auction and thus will show a sold price. IF it sells.

Last night I found out that the 83 Acty doesn't have any lights in the center stack, so no light up HVAC controls or the radio. Instead, it has these lights on the steering column pointed toward the center stack, acting as this dim little green flashlight in order for you to see what you are doing. :3:




p.s. I'm really falling for the Rugger

KakerMix fucked around with this message at 02:21 on Nov 19, 2017

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Lord of Garbagemen
Jan 28, 2014

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!

cakesmith handyman posted:

I'm guessing $1.50 per cc.

350$ Yoshi was flabbergasted, JCD put in a bid on 200,000 yen cause they thought my bid of 140,000 was gonna get blown away.

There were some other trickery that might have helped get this price. Apparently JCD called in a bid , which is different then automated bids. You have to pay to do it but I guess it has a higher priority then automated so you could win for less.

Leperflesh
May 17, 2007

Garage2Roadtrip posted:

Every time we cross paths on AI you're bitching about a socioeconomic situation or standing up for the downtrodden. Bravo! Do you even own a car, why do you cruise the car forums?

I can't tell if you're being serious or not but yes, I have a 92 chevy S10 and a 03 mazda protege5. And I also have a bicycle and ride it on public roads. We have both a legal and an ethical responsibility to share roads with all types of vehicles where they are permitted, and it has to be OK for people to drive (or ride) slower than the posted speed limit, irrespective of a driver's preference. Yes, some people behave dangerously on roads, and that dangerous behavior can include proceeding at very slow speeds as one (but not the only) component of bad behavior... like, weaving around on the road, failing to make use of available space on the shoulder, etc. is dangerous behavior by a bicyclist who is also going slowly and their slow going makes that behavior more dangerous.

But just doing 30 in a 45 zone or whatever is actually fine and OK even if it's frustrating to people who want to go faster. It's not the same as someone doing sub-45 in a posted restricted access freeway. A 45mph road is already a "back road" and it's not fair or reasonable to demand that people getting around by scooter, or bicycle, or even a skateboard entirely avoid those roads too. If they're otherwise obeying the law and driving/riding safely, than yeah, you have no reason to be upset and definitely no cause to "run them off the road" (or just pass aggressively closely, honk, and otherwise be a big dick on the road). You match speeds a safe distance behind them and then pass when it is safe to do so.

This is not a controversial or unusual position for me to take, either. It's literally the law of the land.

MY INEVITABLE DEBT
Apr 21, 2011
I am lonely and spend most of my time on 4Chan talking about the superiority of BBC porn.
oh my god



this is a subaru sambar

Applebees Appetizer
Jan 23, 2006

My opinion on maintaining the speed limit is more to do with safety, because where I live and drive around in urban sprawl FL, it's flat out dangerous to ride a scooter at 30 mph in a 45 zone because of all the other idiot drivers. It may be legal but it doesn't mean it's a smart thing to do, and even tho i was tempted to do it while I was riding a scooter I never did because no way I'm trusting everyone else to respectfully avoid me. Obviously this depends on your location, but around here it's just not a good idea.

InitialDave
Jun 14, 2007

I Want To Believe.

KakerMix posted:

p.s. I'm really falling for the Rugger

The Japanese love of upgrading horns always tickles me.

Faster Blaster
Feb 6, 2010
I never realized that's a JDM thing, but it makes sense now when I consider how it was (is?) all the rage in WRX tuner circles and how much folks loved to rep their JDM cred.

Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug

Faster Blaster posted:

I never realized that's a JDM thing, but it makes sense now when I consider how it was (is?) all the rage in WRX tuner circles and how much folks loved to rep their JDM cred.

It doesn't make a ton of sense to me because honking in Tokyo probably gets you roadside-euthanized by the police.

Then again, OEM JDM horns tend to be pretty wimpy because of this...

Applebees Appetizer
Jan 23, 2006

When I was there air horns were popular, I had a really nice set up with a couple of stainless horns, a tank and compressor. And that was considered a small setup.

Lord of Garbagemen
Jan 28, 2014

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!
Sold one of the trucks yesterday. $4800, as we were test driving i noticed it was losing water. Got it back looked underneath the leak was coming from under the timing cover. Long story short water pump began to fail leaking out of the weep hole. Ordered a new one it's a week out. SO DAM CLOSE to selling one with no repairs to it.

Lord of Garbagemen
Jan 28, 2014

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!
Got the Daihatsu torn down yesterday, here are some pics:




What the Daihatsu would look like with an 8 inch lift. Look at all the cool stickers on the back.




The offending water pump mount. Ordered a new one from Illinois , estimated week shipping time and its 130$ jesus dem prices.

Also has anyone dealt with stop leak in a cooling system? Does it create a nasty white foam when circulated in the radiator? Flushed that thing like 8 times and it keeps creating the foam even with just straight water.

edit: I don't think its a head gasket, as I have no vapor clouds that come out the exhaust, no coolant in oil or vice versa, and it was not overheating.

Lord of Garbagemen fucked around with this message at 05:15 on Nov 21, 2017

Applebees Appetizer
Jan 23, 2006

Stop leak is horrible poo poo and you can never get it all out so don't waste your time trying. A couple of good flushes and that's about as good as it's gonna get.

Lord of Garbagemen
Jan 28, 2014

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!

Applebees Appetizer posted:

Stop leak is horrible poo poo and you can never get it all out so don't waste your time trying. A couple of good flushes and that's about as good as it's gonna get.

So if I am not getting the brown milkshake in the cooling system/ oil pan, the foaming is likely just residual from the PO using what I believe to be stop leak.

Not getting sweet exhaust or vapor cloud out of exhaust as well. Also pulled plugs the tips are light brown (which is usually an indicator of good burn right)

DJ Commie
Feb 29, 2004

Stupid drivers always breaking car, Gronk fix car...
Not that long ago Daihatsu still had a single US employee named (I think) Robert. He could order anything for the G100 Charade/F310 Rocky/ S83 HiJets. Amazing since they stopped selling cars here in 1992. There's a creepy guy that bought all the remaining parts and hocks them on eBay, uhh that isn't me actually.

Femtosecond
Aug 2, 2003

Turns out a BE-1 rated 3 with only 42000 km sells for 459 000¥.

https://auc.japancardirect.com/aj-20oC9DW0k1jAeZ6.htm

A bit higher than I would have expected but it was only 42000 km.

Lord of Garbagemen
Jan 28, 2014

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!

Femtosecond posted:

Turns out a BE-1 rated 3 with only 42000 km sells for 459 000¥.

https://auc.japancardirect.com/aj-20oC9DW0k1jAeZ6.htm

A bit higher than I would have expected but it was only 42000 km.

That was an auto, the manuals are about 150,000 more.

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:

DJ Commie posted:

Not that long ago Daihatsu still had a single US employee named (I think) Robert. He could order anything for the G100 Charade/F310 Rocky/ S83 HiJets. Amazing since they stopped selling cars here in 1992. There's a creepy guy that bought all the remaining parts and hocks them on eBay, uhh that isn't me actually.

I'm actually working with a small 4x4 shop in the UK for my Rugger since (as was mentioned earlier) they are known as Fourtraks there and are quite popular, looks like in the same way that Samurais are here. I'm going to replace all the leaf springs, absorbers and a lot of bushings and I just don't have many options for parts. I tried looking to see what I can use from the Rockys but outside of trim pieces and maybe front rotors, nothing. Going to be over 1k USD but considering the price I got the Rugger for that's ez pz. I did just order (from Japan) the wheel trim pieces that sit within the center of the wheels though. Can not in any circumstance find the missing 'Rugger DX' badge that belongs on the back. Can probably just cut some vinyl if I'm feeling real strongly about it.

InitialDave
Jun 14, 2007

I Want To Believe.

KakerMix posted:

I'm actually working with a small 4x4 shop in the UK for my Rugger since (as was mentioned earlier) they are known as Fourtraks there and are quite popular, looks like in the same way that Samurais are here.
Oh, we liked SJs as well, they just didn't last as long. Plus farmers really liked the Daihatsus.

Who are you dealing with? Milner?

Darchangel
Feb 12, 2009

Tell him about the blower!


Only peripherally related, but I'm trying to utilize PartsFan to see what I can find for my USDM AE86. I can see parts and such, but I'm not seeing how to buy. It's possible the stuff I'm looking at is NLA. IS it supposed to fill in the frame below the parts info with purchase options?

edit:
This is what I'm seeing:

Darchangel fucked around with this message at 21:23 on Nov 21, 2017

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:

InitialDave posted:

Oh, we liked SJs as well, they just didn't last as long. Plus farmers really liked the Daihatsus.

Who are you dealing with? Milner?

I went to Milner first as they seem to be popular and well-liked but they can't deliver to the USA. Canada and South America sure, but USA is out of luck. I also contacted K.S. International but they flatly said "wouldn't be worth it as the shipping cost would be more than the parts themselves" instead of just going 'No, sorry'. Didn't even give me a chance to see their prices or anything. At the same time as K.S. I contacted https://www.japanese4x4spares.co.uk and a guy by the name of Rob responded back, very friendly and gave me a rundown of prices and the cost to ship them. Milner was cool and nice and all but not very much help if they can't ship to the USA.


Darchangel posted:

Only peripherally related, but I'm trying to utilize PartsFan to see what I can find for my USDM AE86. I can see parts and such, but I'm not seeing how to buy. It's possible the stuff I'm looking at is NLA. IS it supposed to fill in the frame below the parts info with purchase options?

edit:
This is what I'm seeing:


mod edit: address visible
https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/5578312180

I never use PartsFan to actually buy, I find the part number then punch it in to amayama. They are consistently the cheapest for prices, shipping is normal cost and everything I've ordered has come from Japan. I guess PartsFan is supposed to find parts but ???
I've never had luck.

Somebody fucked around with this message at 15:29 on Jan 9, 2018

InitialDave
Jun 14, 2007

I Want To Believe.

KakerMix posted:

I went to Milner first as they seem to be popular and well-liked but they can't deliver to the USA. Canada and South America sure, but USA is out of luck. I also contacted K.S. International but they flatly said "wouldn't be worth it as the shipping cost would be more than the parts themselves" instead of just going 'No, sorry'. Didn't even give me a chance to see their prices or anything. At the same time as K.S. I contacted https://www.japanese4x4spares.co.uk and a guy by the name of Rob responded back, very friendly and gave me a rundown of prices and the cost to ship them. Milner was cool and nice and all but not very much help if they can't ship to the USA.
Ahh, right. I'm surprised actually, as I know Milner import some US stuff, but there you go.

If you need anything from people who won't ship internationally, let one of us UK guys know, and I'm sure one of us can help, though an advantage you should get buying direct is not having to pay our 20% sales tax.

Darchangel
Feb 12, 2009

Tell him about the blower!


KakerMix posted:

I went to Milner first as they seem to be popular and well-liked but they can't deliver to the USA. Canada and South America sure, but USA is out of luck. I also contacted K.S. International but they flatly said "wouldn't be worth it as the shipping cost would be more than the parts themselves" instead of just going 'No, sorry'. Didn't even give me a chance to see their prices or anything. At the same time as K.S. I contacted https://www.japanese4x4spares.co.uk and a guy by the name of Rob responded back, very friendly and gave me a rundown of prices and the cost to ship them. Milner was cool and nice and all but not very much help if they can't ship to the USA.

How would it not be worth it if the parts flat out aren't available in the US?
Well, if they don't want your money...

quote:

mod edit: address visible
https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/5578312180

I never use PartsFan to actually buy, I find the part number then punch it in to amayama. They are consistently the cheapest for prices, shipping is normal cost and everything I've ordered has come from Japan. I guess PartsFan is supposed to find parts but ???
I've never had luck.

Ah, OK, I was obviously wondering. For my Corolla, I've been using https://7zap.com/en/ and https://www.megazip.net for parts lookup (they've got greeat interactive versions of the OEM parts books, for Toyota, at least), then actually looking on https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com for prices from an American supplier. You can also buy parts on Megazip from UAE and Japan that are sometimes not available in the US.

For you guys, 7Zip seems to only have Toyota/Lexus, Honda, and Nissan/Infiniti for Japanese brands. Megazip does Toyota, Suzuki, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi.

Example: https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dlya-avtomobilej/mitsubishi/delica-van-9339/p15w-19978/hlzd-624752

Somebody fucked around with this message at 15:30 on Jan 9, 2018

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:

Darchangel posted:

How would it not be worth it if the parts flat out aren't available in the US?
Well, if they don't want your money...


Ah, OK, I was obviously wondering. For my Corolla, I've been using https://7zap.com/en/ and https://www.megazip.net for parts lookup (they've got greeat interactive versions of the OEM parts books, for Toyota, at least), then actually looking on https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com for prices from an American supplier. You can also buy parts on Megazip from UAE and Japan that are sometimes not available in the US.

For you guys, 7Zip seems to only have Toyota/Lexus, Honda, and Nissan/Infiniti for Japanese brands. Megazip does Toyota, Suzuki, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi.

Example: https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dlya-avtomobilej/mitsubishi/delica-van-9339/p15w-19978/hlzd-624752



KakerMix posted:



http://partsfan.com/
Has a whole shitload of part lists with included diagrams that are extremely helpful. You don't buy parts from here, you simply locate the part and it's part number using this and buy elsewhere.

http://jp-carparts.com/
Another find-parts-with-pictures site but this one you can actually order parts from. I normally don't order parts from here but the option exists.

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dlya-avtomobilej
And another site that has a bunch of diagrams for vehicles with included part numbers. Also sells parts directly.

https://www.amayama.com/en
This is where I buy all my parts if I'm able, the prices can't be beat and everything I've ordered for my Acty has been genuine OEM replacements. Find the part you need with the above sites, pop in the number in amayama. Go through the order process and relish in your cool OEM Japanese parts.

http://yokohamamotors.net/index.html
This is a more specialized option, these guys have new parts for various vehicles but they specifically cater to US-based customers. They have a large used parts inventory for those hard to find parts.


This is a part of what I have in the OP, has served me well so far. Only thing I couldn't source was a radiator for the 83 Hijet but that was fixed locally anyway.

SquirrelGrip
Jul 4, 2012

KakerMix posted:

I never use PartsFan to actually buy, I find the part number then punch it in to amayama. They are consistently the cheapest for prices, shipping is normal cost and everything I've ordered has come from Japan. I guess PartsFan is supposed to find parts but ???
I've never had luck.

im in aus and use amayama as well

kaker did you get your wagon yet? whats a na 1j like to drive?

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:

SquirrelGrip posted:

im in aus and use amayama as well

kaker did you get your wagon yet? whats a na 1j like to drive?

It's arrival to port is December 30th so it won't be until a few days after the new year before I'll get it.
I have found a whole heap of people in Japan love Crown Wagons though, it's pretty great.

SquirrelGrip
Jul 4, 2012

KakerMix posted:

It's arrival to port is December 30th so it won't be until a few days after the new year before I'll get it.
I have found a whole heap of people in Japan love Crown Wagons though, it's pretty great.

japan has a clique for loving everything and its extremely cool to see

the old wald crowns are the poo poo

http://www.wald.co.jp/parts_acce/carrange/toyota/crown_wagon/

keen to hear what the na jz is like - i have only ever driven 1/2j's with singles

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:

SquirrelGrip posted:

japan has a clique for loving everything and its extremely cool to see

the old wald crowns are the poo poo

http://www.wald.co.jp/parts_acce/carrange/toyota/crown_wagon/

keen to hear what the na jz is like - i have only ever driven 1/2j's with singles

Those Crowns are cool as heck.
There is a guy that started following me on Instagram because he's doing exactly what I am, the difference is he imports big old SUVs like Broncos and Blazers to Japan, he's based in Tokyo. There is another dude that is driving around a 1976 Pontiac LeMans that also lives in Tokyo. Lots of people in Indonesia love Daihatsu things too. It is indeed extremely cool to see.

Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug

KakerMix posted:

It's arrival to port is December 30th so it won't be until a few days after the new year before I'll get it.
I have found a whole heap of people in Japan love Crown Wagons though, it's pretty great.

There's an entire magazine dedicated to weird beaters:

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/neoclassic-magazine-celebrates-50-issues/

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:
Having a hell of a time finding these bad boys, used even!




Edit
I've crawled back to Facebook to join the Daihatsu Rocky group and boy is it invasive as all gently caress, christ. Facebook, I mean.

KakerMix fucked around with this message at 05:52 on Nov 22, 2017

InitialDave
Jun 14, 2007

I Want To Believe.

KakerMix posted:

There is a guy that started following me on Instagram because he's doing exactly what I am, the difference is he imports big old SUVs like Broncos and Blazers to Japan, he's based in Tokyo.
I've often felt that if I were to do my own thing, a similar setup for British classics could work well.

KakerMix posted:

Lots of people in Indonesia love Daihatsu things too. It is indeed extremely cool to see.
Yeah, it's a popular source for spares for the dedicated UK enthusiasts.

Darchangel
Feb 12, 2009

Tell him about the blower!


KakerMix posted:

This is a part of what I have in the OP, has served me well so far. Only thing I couldn't source was a radiator for the 83 Hijet but that was fixed locally anyway.

I swear I read the OP. But I'm pretty sure that was before I owned and/or was trying to find parts for my old Japanese tin.
Annoyingly, megazip/7zip don't do Mazda, which leaves my RX-7s out in the cold. Fortunately I've go a few other sources for them developed long ago. The Toyota is new to me.

KakerMix posted:

It's arrival to port is December 30th so it won't be until a few days after the new year before I'll get it.
I have found a whole heap of people in Japan love Crown Wagons though, it's pretty great.

I can't wait. That thing is so cool.

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:


No A/C so I'm not interested but it DOES have 4WD.

Lord of Garbagemen
Jan 28, 2014

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!

KakerMix posted:



No A/C so I'm not interested but it DOES have 4WD.

Gonna have Yoshi do the translate on the sheet only and probably throw out a blind low bid without an inspection. Even if it dos have problems will have room in the budget to repair it if needed.

Ferremit
Sep 14, 2007
if I haven't posted about MY LANDCRUISER yet, check my bullbars for kangaroo prints

Wikipedia does say that the Rugger/Rocky were the same beast for the first generation, cos Ive got a listing for suspension parts from Dobinsons for an F70, F75, F77 and F85RV Daihatsu out of Australia.

Might be of some use?

https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/index.php/daihatsu-4x4-suspension?task=document.viewdoc&id=161

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:

Ferremit posted:

Wikipedia does say that the Rugger/Rocky were the same beast for the first generation, cos Ive got a listing for suspension parts from Dobinsons for an F70, F75, F77 and F85RV Daihatsu out of Australia.

Might be of some use?

https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/index.php/daihatsu-4x4-suspension?task=document.viewdoc&id=161

Thanks, I started at the U.K. simply because of geography, much closer physically to me here in Florida vs. Australia.

KakerMix
Apr 8, 2004

8.2 M.P.G.
:byetankie:

Lord of Garbagemen posted:

Gonna have Yoshi do the translate on the sheet only and probably throw out a blind low bid without an inspection. Even if it dos have problems will have room in the budget to repair it if needed.

Yo maybe you're interested in this Delica?



Yoshi thought I might be interested because of the graphics (and I am, plus ~diesel~) but it has a leaking headgasket.

quote:

-2206- 5MT, AC, Diesel, actual mileage, small chip in windshield, interior dirty burns and pieces missing, white smoke, right front power window not working, surface rust on undercarriage, other dents scratches and paint waves as seen in diagram.

Might go really cheap

Boaz MacPhereson
Jul 11, 2006

Day 12045 Ht10hands 180lbs
No Name
No lumps No Bumps Full life Clean
Two good eyes No Busted Limbs
Piss OK Genitals intact
Multiple scars Heals fast
O NEGATIVE HI OCTANE
UNIVERSAL DONOR
Lone Road Warrior Rundown
on the Powder Lakes V8
No guzzoline No supplies
ISOLATE PSYCHOTIC
Keep muzzled...
I'm fairly certain I saw an Acty last night on my way home from work. Made me think of this thread and your kick-rear end microvans. :keke:

Olympic Mathlete
Feb 25, 2011

:h:

A friend of mine has an Acty deluxe that I forgot about because he's had it stashed in his garage for a year or so.

MY INEVITABLE DEBT
Apr 21, 2011
I am lonely and spend most of my time on 4Chan talking about the superiority of BBC porn.
fresh & minty is a dope thing to have on that

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Lord of Garbagemen
Jan 28, 2014

Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!
Some pics of the Sambar purchase, I did pretty well on this one for the price.








The bad shots:



A dent up front, got a friend who does body work says he can come over and suction cup/hammer it out for a six pack.



I can correct most of this, only spot is where it looks like it went down to metal (3 faint darker lines), might get a paint pen made and fill then correct and repeat if the pen is cheap.

The front bumper cover and headlight surrounds need a plastidip (can do that for under 30$). Interior needs a good cleaning. Bed is in good shape.

I think this one will sell well, its hard to find high quality 5 spds w/ diff lock. And i got a killer price so more profit for me. Anyone able to make replica stickers ( will pay) alot of the people looking absolutely love the ridiculous amount of stickers that are on these trucks.

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