O.k., as promised. I just got this about 2 weeks ago. From what I was told I'm the 3rd owner and it sat for the last 3 years(w/ me eyeballin' it)!

yep these early colt goons are rare ... only seen two others in the past 10 years!

Complete, though a few small items are tweaked.

Looks good.
I like the hubcaps/wheel covers in the second photo better then the first.

Curious, does your car have seat belts? I can't see any.

I also find it interesting that your rear lenses are a different colour to mine



Here's something else for you, have you noticed that the only external body colour you see on the interior when all the doors/tailgate are shut is the inside on the tailgate and below the rear side windows? Why not paint them the interior colour (in your case black)? Mine is a GL in Australia, so the part below the rear side windows came painted in the trim colour, but I never liked that the tailgate was different, so I painted it the same as the trim colour. It looks factory and really tidies it up.

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Thanks for the nod , 75wagon. Two different style hubcaps: the pair in the second shot are "factory" cap - don't know about the others, and I agree, they do look better.

I need to source some belts along with a few more items. It came with Toyotas up front and haven't had time to thoroughly check for the others, yet.

From my experience with other badges, foreign models usually get the "cool" amber lenses - all RED is so stale!

You have a nice looking ride. Looks mad clean in that shot. That's my goal!

I'm looking for the broken rear right tail lens & left lens for the license plate housing. Got any leads? Let me know.

Very cool! Looks like an excellent project, be sure to take some under-the-hood shots too when you get a chance!

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Thanks Arrow Joe,
Here's one I have from the first "photo shoot" - all there! It's got some 'grunge' to it.
I'll update as I get into the build.

Looks like it needs some TLC in that bay.

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your car got alot of potential, with a nice rims and clean chrome that would be stylin. If youre close to the valley you can check my rides.

Very, very nice find. As others have said, super rare. What are your plans?

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Wow, that's a big battery.

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yep, completely unecessary for early imports, but that's all they sell here
probably 10x the amperage of the original


i believe there's a set of nos wagon tails on ebay

Thanks all,


For some strange reason, there was this blanket of dirt under there , not real heavy, looks a lot worse than it is - just got a new supply of "TLC".



Nothing major, just plan to make a clean cruiser: new shoes (13s), drop, a little make-up, freshen up the interior, a little music, haven't settled on a transplant, yet - don't want to hack it up!
*Any suggestions on powerplant & brake swaps?



Huge, right? Can't complain, it came with the car and it runs & drives AND has current rego!
**Hey, 75wagon, did you find those amber lenses, yet?





I'll eventually swap out that cell for more appropriate power. I'm not looking to get a whole lamp set - just the signal lenses.

Nice looking wagon, Man all theat good mitsubishi protective grime. That stuff will look brand new once you wipe it off lol.

Cool old wagon. Probably the first early wagon I have eve seen.

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Yeah, I think that was a protective factory "option" - activates after 30 years to preserve the "old school-ness" .

I agree, I am totally feelin' the wagon style...

I had a 74 GB (aussie) wagon years back. Got it and a GB sedan, for a case of beer. What a bargain.
I really like the grill on these models, we didn't get them in Australia.

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That's gotta be one of the bargains of the century - hands down! Mine was a deal but not quite that intense, I believe.
When I first inquired I offered $1,200US and waited months with no luck. So, life goes on, we move from the West Coast to the East Coast. And on my trip out West to complete the move I decided to check in again, still there, and offered $800US - and they sold - I almost started dancin'! They told me they were happy to FINALLY get rid of it !

The wagon is in the "doctor's office"(my garage) getting a physical: front rotors/caliper rebuild, carb/intake cleaning, linkage adjustment, plugs, fuses and bulbs.

Found a little "toe jam"; glad that's all there was:D



I bought it running and driving, all it needs is a "freshen-up" and is good to go!

Something to do while I plan the conversion:D...

wow another wagon pops up ...
http://www.japanesenostalgiccar.com/for ... 672#100672

That thing is rare! Good luck finding parts and please don't hack it up. She is one nice lookin' lil wagon with so much potential, keep us updated!

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