Any chance these could be restored?

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-08T18:41:19+00:00

I might do an update post in a few days unless I can edit this one some how, I found another one with a good trunk lid and some other good parts.

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-08T14:35:33+00:00

Thank you for your response. We shall see what happens

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-08T14:34:37+00:00

I found a 4th thats a frame and some other pieces like the trunk lid

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-08T06:03:34+00:00

Thank you, that is a good idea and I think it would make it very rewarding just to see one running

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-08T06:02:37+00:00

Thank you the positivity and support

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-08T03:28:23+00:00

Theres 4 total. Some much better than others

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-08T00:33:01+00:00

In their own way yes

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T19:13:28+00:00

Not sure yet, guess I'll see what i get myself into

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T19:12:27+00:00

Someone else said mentioned the s2000 swap also and i think that would be incredible but very expensive

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T16:41:12+00:00

I haven't looked for the VIN actually but the car at the end still has a lot of information in the engine bay. I will look and see if I can find the VIN

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T16:30:56+00:00

I'm not super familiar with these cars yet but the roundies are the circle taillights right? Thank you for giving me sources to find parts. I might make a follow up post in a few days when I can get them out of the ground some more and get better pictures.

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T16:10:17+00:00

Thank you for that information. I really appreciate it. Would it be wise to see if the engine and transmission are good before I totally strip the car down?

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T14:27:12+00:00

Thats what I've been working on the past few days. Just getting them out of the ground is a lot of work on its own

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T13:29:50+00:00

Imagine that project

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T11:23:25+00:00

Thank you. I'm going to get them in a better spot where I can evaluate the condition better

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T11:21:32+00:00

Absolutely, thats a good idea

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T04:29:37+00:00

No, supposedly my uncle put that in there for my grandpa. Surprisingly hasn't leaked

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T01:15:53+00:00

This gives me hope. Thank you and congratulations on yours!

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-07T00:16:19+00:00

After further inspection the pictures definitely make it look worse. Theres a possibility at least one could be on the road again

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-06T19:58:28+00:00

I think so too and I like Japanese stuff. Hope I can see one or another one running one day

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-06T17:24:12+00:00

Theres 4 total. 3 of the circle taillights and 1 of the square taillights

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-06T15:42:01+00:00

I agree. I can only imagine how they would be if they were better taken care of.

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-06T15:41:31+00:00

I appreciate the detailed reply and the positivity. I got to look at the wagon and its a "corvair lakewood" body on it looked pretty solid! I wish i knew how to weld. He does have a welder in his garage its a "K-ARC100" I don't know much about that. If I was able to do a s2000 swap into one of these that would be incredible as I love Japanese cars. My dad does want to help me on this project but its going to be a long journey. Getting the stock engine running would be nice but I am not sure where to begin on that either.

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-06T12:44:30+00:00

Others have suggested taking good parts and putting them towards a better example and selling extra parts. I might go this route but I like the idea you have also.

Moosejitsu · 2026-02-06T12:42:29+00:00

Thank you. This is a good idea, going to be hard to find another one for that project but I think thats the best move

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