I got my 1983 beater ON THE ROAD! WORKING!

it leaks oil (think from the OMP, hopefully can fix it today),
the starter makes a /really/ ghetto noise when I use it (I have a starter in a '80 with a 13b, and a starter in a '79 with a 12A, will either work?)
the clutch engages really high and is almost dead
it has the amazing FB wonder-steering
and the drivers door leaks so much air that there is a gale-force wind coming in when Idrive.

hopefully I'll have it all fixed today, aside fromt he clutch... any adjustment on the clutch or no?

anyways, it's a blast to drive, even if my grandpa's neon can out-accellerate it below 120km/h/

the car is a whole lot stiffer than I was expecting, I think I did the repairs right... stitch-welding the chassis probably helped too. And the tociko's and bigass swaybars

just thought I'd post, I'm happy!

 

Congrats on the beast, enjoy her.
Check posts for fixing the steering box wander.

 

Theres two adjust bolts on the pedal assembly, i had the same issue when i put in a new clutch this spring. it would engage as soon as i let the clutch come out even a 1/2 inch. you'll have to be flexable to reach up underneath or atleast not 280 lbs like myself lol. There is a good write-up on it the Haynes Manual.
Also, N/A starters from 83-91 were the same/interchangable. Sounds like you'll need to source one.

 

hail the first gen beaters, I have one, but the bastard stiffed me on the title.