Restoration of classic SUBARU Leone 1.3DL

[shahidtaak]

These are few snaps of my Scooby.

Denting/painting work in progress.

Model: 1986 SUBARU DL
Engine size: 1300cc
Engine type: Flat-4 /boxer engine
Fuel system: Carburator
Transmission: 5 speed Manual

[malkani]

nice resurrection

[shahidtaak]

A flat-4 or horizontally-opposed-4 is a flat engine with four cylinders arranged horizontally in two banks of two cylinders on each side of a central crankcase. The pistons are usually mounted on the crankshaft such that opposing pistons move back and forth in opposite directions at the same time, somewhat like a boxing competitor punching his gloves together before a fight, which has led to it being referred to as a boxer engine.The low centre of gravity of the engine is an advantage.

SUBARU engine used in single man Airplane!

[hawke100]

Why it is looking a lot like Daihatsu Charmant :). The Spare wheels goes on top of the engine right. you can use 84 Corolla Parking and Indicator as it is slant position like this Subaru. Anyway great car and Looking good

[shahidtaak]

@hawke100

Charmant headlights has been used due to unavailability of its spare, its the closest match though. other than this all other parts are genuine. Upgrade/installation includes Electronic distributor & Air conditioning.

[hawke100]

Dear Shahid,

Yes you are quite right, Subaru's actually pretty good cars and it is very hard to find the original parts for the same. I had kept Domingo's and J10, they are pretty stable and decent rides.