New Toy: 1976 Suzuki Fronte LC20 360

pomphy · **Posted:** Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:22 am

I just found this toy at nearby my hometown.
3 cyl 2-stroke 360-cc watercooled, rear engine
original interior
using its OEM 10" rims

So, altogether I have collected 5 360cc's toys in my garage, namely Daihatsu S38P, Honda TN7, Daihatsu Fellowmax, Honda Life, and lastly Suzuki Fronte. Anyway, I am still eager to get another one ... that is Subaru Rex ..

cappo · **Posted:** Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:16 am

Nice car, only the alloys... Please replace for original 10/11 inch. Goodluck expanding your collection.

pomphy · **Posted:** Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:22 pm

cappo wrote:

Nice car, only the alloys... Please replace for original 10/11 inch. Goodluck expanding your collection.

Yes I did, I've got the one you mention: OEM 10" rims that now have painted on them

pomphy · **Posted:** Sat Sep 04, 2010 4:59 am

Does anybody know whether the Fronte's 360cc 2 stroke 3 cyl engine can be replaced by Carry's 550cc 2-stroke 3 cyl one? What are differences of the two? Thank you

cappo · **Posted:** Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:56 am

Hello pomphy, I thinking it is possible. My LC50 has a 475 cc engineering and is besides the engine size identical to the LC 10 with 360. I use the Parys and instruction manualen of the smaller engine. I Hope this any help. Why changing the engine? Is the original broken? If so I know spare engine to find.

pomphy · **Posted:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 5:55 am

Today I am updating the pictures of my Suzuki Fronte LC20 360cc . Do they impress you now?

cappo · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:52 pm

Better wheels.Nice to see That you are restoring the car to its former glory. Are you looking for original wheelcaps?

pomphy · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:08 pm

cappo wrote:

Better wheels.Nice to see That you are restoring the car to its former glory. Are you looking for original wheelcaps?

If you've got one, yes I do. tell me how much is it ...
I also need a clutch set for it. any idea where should I get it?

cappo · **Posted:** Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:11 pm

Pomphy,

I have posted a pm and email with help.

pomphy · **Posted:** Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:21 pm

Thanks for the info on wheel caps, but actually I have already replaces (again) the rims, using an ST20 type, that is 2 pieces rims. So I think it must be special wheel caps on it (like vespa scooter maybe)

Oh ya, cpould you tell me the exact location of engine and chassis number of the car? Thank you.

pomphy · **Posted:** Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:56 pm

skunk wrote:

The somewhat later Fronte 7-S (SS20) used the T5A engine, which was a rear-engined version of the LJ50 used in the Carrys. I do not know how serious the differences are though. The SS20 was just a widened version of the LC20, and was also marketed with Daihatsu's 2-cylinder four-stroke 547cc engine (AB).

A friend of mine told me that even the difference of LC20 360cc) and LC50 (550cc) is only on cylinder block and head, every part is totally similar. But to be frank I am not sure about this.

cappo · **Posted:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:01 am

@Skunk: You are 100% correct. One addition I believe the early engine LC20/50 is aircooled later engines from the 70ties eare watercooled

pomphy · **Posted:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 2:44 pm

mine is a watercooled, rear engine ... And the designer was totally funny: radiator and engine is connected by 2 pcs long hose pipes from front to rear ... furthermore, no fan is fitted on it, so the radiator is only relied on front wind ....

BTW: @Cappo: I need to know the location of engine and chassis numbers of the car as I have to register this car to the police authority, asap. tq

cappo · **Posted:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:43 am

@phompy: I have four old Suzukis but all have different locations of chassis numbers. I will upload photos with the locations tomorrow. My garage is situated 40 km away from my home. Sorry for the delay.

The technical description you gave, it sounds that my SC100GX has the same blueprint. Engine in the rear and cooling in the front. This car has THE chassis number on the passengerside inside the car. Please check the bottom of corner of the wheelarch and sill under the door.

Photos Will come tomorrow to guide you.

pomphy · **Posted:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:48 pm

skunk wrote:

Oh, and congrats Pomphy on the lovely vehicle (I forgot to say that already). Do you intend to keep it that eye-searing color or are you thinking about something more in keeping with the period?

Thanks Skunk, but I found this car with this colour already painted on it. I haven't think yet to change it but I like this colour as it is more trendy, hemmmm ...

To be frank, I have to finish the project first because several homeworks have to be done, mainly on the engine (too much smoke !), its exterior (window channel, window chrome list, etc), and police registration (it so costly).

pomphy · **Posted:** Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:56 pm

cappo wrote:

@phompy: I have four old Suzukis but all have different locations of chassis numbers. I will upload photos with the locations tomorrow. My garage is situated 40 km away from my home. Sorry for the delay.

The technical description you gave, it sounds that my SC100GX has the same blueprint. Engine in the rear and cooling in the front. This car has THE chassis number on the passengerside inside the car. Please check the bottom of corner of the wheelarch and sill under the door.

Photos Will come tomorrow to guide you.

I am still waiting the pics you promised as I haven't found the chassis number's location. tq

dmh2907 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:05 pm

hey nice looking car, i really like how the rear doors kinda swoops up to the C-pillar. i think i saw someone in Surabaya or semarang selling a subaru rex. search it on a local forum a while back.

lucky find, it looks to be in good condition too.

and yes i also live in Jakarta

cappo · **Posted:** Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:29 am

Pomphy, sorry kept you waiting. I have been abroad for work. I will visit my garage Sunday. I post the photos with chassis number locations later that evening.

cappo · **Posted:** Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:09 pm

@Pomphy,
I checked my photolibrary and found the right photos of a LC20 being restored. The location of the chassisnumber is exact of a LC10/50. A small square plate with the number is situated on the left front horizontal site of the luggage compartment. Goodluck locating. :wink:

I will make a photo of the location of the lC10/50 anyway.

The engine number is a bit more difficult to see. When rebuilding the engine I found a small flat numberplate on the engine. On the photo it is somewhere in the middle. This is hardly visible when the engine is in the car because of the airflow cover. This is fitted over the engine.

cappo · **Posted:** Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:24 am

@skunk: The Dutch distributor BV Nimag sells Suzuki and also Morgan & TVR. I traded in one of my Suzuki Cappuccinos. I Just wanted something with more style and performance :wink:

New Toy: 1976 Suzuki Fronte LC20 360

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