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Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
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Author:  moidsm1 [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:26 am ]
Post subject:  Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
Hey,

Ive had this Arrow for about two months, I started working on it so I thought I would start a build page.

You are looking at a 1978 Plymouth Arrow GS, In other countries they were known as Lancer Celeste.
At first I thought it was an ugly car but it has really grown on me, I think its beautiful now, I guess Im hooked!

Heres some details: Non Running at the moment.

RWD
4G52 2.0l Astron Motor with Chain drive and silent shaft technology! 2BBl Mikuni Carb
Auto, May convert?


The car is in decent shape for being over 30 years old! A little rust in the lower quarters. but very straight all around. The interior is shot. Im missing the center console as well.


So far I have gotten it to start with some carby spray, I disconnected the fuel lines beforehand.

Below are pics of the car and what I hope to have it looking like when Im done.
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Right now it has some 13" staggered Cragar wheels on it, Old School!
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I like the look of all three of these, Im not sure what look to go with. just yet


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Author:  CSM Shaun [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
It looks good man. I do not like the black and gold one but your's is cool.
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
Wow, neat car! You don't see too many of those around anymore.
Author:  rizzzo29 [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
I'm liking it. Something different for sure. It looks a lot like the really old galant sigmas. Nice find
Author:  slowdsm [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
I do like the black one.... these cars are what was soon to become the tsi conquests in the 80s.



Steve
Author:  TrevTec [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
The Hoff would dig it
Author:  redcoltcr [ Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
:o

what a nice car! Love the old school cars.
Author:  moidsm1 [ Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
This is what the Engine bay looks like as of now. The motor looks long but its only a 2.0l. It has a timing chain area in front that makes it look longer.

It looks like the Previous Owner installed an external fuel pump and capped off the mechanical one. It also has a chrome aftermarket Air cleaner.

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Author:  CSM Shaun [ Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
Holy pressure washer! Nothing else will do!
Author:  TrevTec [ Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
Guess in Japan it was called the "Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste", but you already mentioned that
Author:  CrunchyMilk [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
That silver one is spot on :) Whoever built it did it right -- clean and simple!
Author:  quikgt [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
Nice find!! Do it up with a 4g63t.
My roommate in Toronto once had a Fire Arrow-same body style but with a 2.6 litre and 4 wheel discs. It was a blast.
Author:  moidsm1 [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
Drove it around the block today!!!! I think this motor may need a rebuild, It has some seriously loud valvetrain noise. I was told when I got the car that it needed a new oil pump, so Im fearing that it has been running low oil pressure. There is a brand new oil pump sitting under the pass seat. Now is my dilemma, Swap the oil pump and drive it till it breaks or park it for a while till I source all the 4G63T parts for a swap. Hmmmm, what to do?

Anyhow, Here is some pics of cleaning the fuel tank. I cleaned the tank and lines reinstalled and it fired up beautifully!
Notice that I have leaf springs, Now that gives me motivation for some Traction Bars!

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Author:  moidsm1 [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
Here is what the dash looks like.

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Author:  rizzzo29 [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Moidsm1's 1978 Plymouth Arrow AKA 1G Mitsubishi Lancer
Hey! Its got a tach!
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