Subaru BRAT rescue
Discussion
Nik Gnashers said:
Thank you for the update.
I know it might seem like nobody is interested, but I'm sure there are many like me, who don't post on the forum that often, yet love reading about stuff like this.
Really impressive work, and I cannot wait to see it progressing further.
Yup.I know it might seem like nobody is interested, but I'm sure there are many like me, who don't post on the forum that often, yet love reading about stuff like this.
Really impressive work, and I cannot wait to see it progressing further.
I'm still watching too.
The Brat is a funny little car that I'd not normally be into however it looks like the perfect blend of cheap vs utility which is really what a pick-up should be. I don't need a heavy-hauler but just something to throw tools and materials into, and maybe bikes and camping kit. It's really quite a brilliant idea.
The Brat is a funny little car that I'd not normally be into however it looks like the perfect blend of cheap vs utility which is really what a pick-up should be. I don't need a heavy-hauler but just something to throw tools and materials into, and maybe bikes and camping kit. It's really quite a brilliant idea.
Hello again!
The only trouble with using a skilled craftsman is his waiting list!
I’m using the waiting time to completely rework the garage / workshop and create a larger “safe space” for the Brat to live in where it won’t get stuff piled on it and knocked by bikes.
Things have got worse before they will get better…
The only trouble with using a skilled craftsman is his waiting list!
I’m using the waiting time to completely rework the garage / workshop and create a larger “safe space” for the Brat to live in where it won’t get stuff piled on it and knocked by bikes.
Things have got worse before they will get better…
Back from a long spell away with work.
Very pleased she started first time! Went for a short drive up the closed road to celebrate. One drum still sounds like the shoes are rubbing. Will have to take another look.
Finding the inspiration to build a ramp in the workshop to allow easier working beneath the truck without having to jack it up every time.
Very pleased she started first time! Went for a short drive up the closed road to celebrate. One drum still sounds like the shoes are rubbing. Will have to take another look.
Finding the inspiration to build a ramp in the workshop to allow easier working beneath the truck without having to jack it up every time.
DaveEvs said:
I’m not surprised by the lack of comments on recent posts. It’s not the most exciting phase.
Here’s a photo of a painted control arm with new bush to liven things up a little.
I’m also spending a lot of time lying under the car with paint and sealant. I’ll spare you this level of boredom, but promise a photo when she’s next out of the garage!
COMMENT HERE! Here’s a photo of a painted control arm with new bush to liven things up a little.
I’m also spending a lot of time lying under the car with paint and sealant. I’ll spare you this level of boredom, but promise a photo when she’s next out of the garage!
We're still watching, keep it upGrowing up in Yorkshire farming country as I did, these things (and the estate versions) were an instant hit with the thriftier local landowners. Many of whom could have afforded a Range Rover for every day of the week, but preferred to spend as little as possible for a capable-enough 'throw away' vehicle
They were given the usual agricultural diet of a hard life and zero maintenance, so most of them were rusted out within 5 yrs or so. I's a pleasure to see one being brought back to life.
They were given the usual agricultural diet of a hard life and zero maintenance, so most of them were rusted out within 5 yrs or so. I's a pleasure to see one being brought back to life.
Thanks again for the support. It does help me!
Where I grew up in rural wales these were very popular with farmers who definitely couldn’t afford a range rover, but wanted more comfort (and cheaper purchase price) than a Land Rover.
After 5 years of pulling 3x their weight in an Ifor Williams on the back, most reached the stage where they wouldn’t even pass an MOT in the pub and got relegated to “off road use”. They then spent another 10 years being ragged around fields by teenagers before rotting out behind a barn.
So glad others recognise them as the classics they are!
Where I grew up in rural wales these were very popular with farmers who definitely couldn’t afford a range rover, but wanted more comfort (and cheaper purchase price) than a Land Rover.
After 5 years of pulling 3x their weight in an Ifor Williams on the back, most reached the stage where they wouldn’t even pass an MOT in the pub and got relegated to “off road use”. They then spent another 10 years being ragged around fields by teenagers before rotting out behind a barn.
So glad others recognise them as the classics they are!
DaveEvs said:
Thanks again for the support. It does help me!
Where I grew up in rural wales these were very popular with farmers who definitely couldn’t afford a range rover, but wanted more comfort (and cheaper purchase price) than a Land Rover.
After 5 years of pulling 3x their weight in an Ifor Williams on the back, most reached the stage where they wouldn’t even pass an MOT in the pub and got relegated to “off road use”. They then spent another 10 years being ragged around fields by teenagers before rotting out behind a barn.
So glad others recognise them as the classics they are!
Totally. I described them as 'throw away', but that's not strictly accurate, as many were not thrown away at all but simply joined the scrapyard field of old machinery that every farmer seemed to have in those days, and left to compost down;)Where I grew up in rural wales these were very popular with farmers who definitely couldn’t afford a range rover, but wanted more comfort (and cheaper purchase price) than a Land Rover.
After 5 years of pulling 3x their weight in an Ifor Williams on the back, most reached the stage where they wouldn’t even pass an MOT in the pub and got relegated to “off road use”. They then spent another 10 years being ragged around fields by teenagers before rotting out behind a barn.
So glad others recognise them as the classics they are!
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