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[Pooparu]

So I got this BRAT from Bill about a year ago and it's going to need a bit of work. So I'm going to start this thread so that you can follow along as I build it up.

Here are a list of things I'm going to do:

- Fix e-brake cable
- Rear LSD diff
- Rear disk brakes
- Build a grill
- Build a steel lock box for the bed
- Install Legacy seats
- Strip carpet and bed liner the interior
- Paint bumpers
- Install a transmission with revers
- Install a good windshield
- Install a winch
- Replace tailgate and passenger door
- Build a center console
- Install a EJ22 motor
- Diamond plate trim around the edge of the bed
- Do a full camo wrap and do camo BRAT stripes

So here are some images of how the BRAT looks now:



















Here's a link to what Bill did to it:
http://www.ultimates...ad.php?t=109230

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http://ultimatesubar...ad.php?t=104790

Edited by Pooparu, 08 April 2011 - 06:35 PM.

[SoobieDoo]

Looks great, and at least a lot of the major work is already done! You might want to add a seatbelt retractor to the list as well.......just a pet peeve of mine.

[1982gl4]

Subsribed
I have seen this brat on here before didn't realize you ended up with it. I really liked how the rear quarters were cut and the bumpers look awesome. Can't wait to see progress on this one!

[Pooparu]

Got my grill finished:

[Pooparu]

another of the entire grill:

[Pooparu]

and now to get to work on the inside:

[Pooparu]

I got the floor painted yesterday. I still need to put a second coat on then I can start to put the interior back in. I put some photos up after I get everything back together.

Edited by Pooparu, 18 April 2011 - 01:46 PM.

[Pooparu]

If anyone knows where I can score a Tailgate & Passenger Door please let me know.

[Turbone]

I have a door from a Hatch.

And I like this idea, I cant count how many corner lights I've broken on my Hatch.

[Pooparu]

PM me a price and I'll snag it from ya.

[Pooparu]

I got the Legacy seats installed the other day. Now I just have to get some water proof seat covers installed on them.

[Uberoo]

are the bumpers getting painted?

[Pooparu]

are the bumpers getting painted?

Yes, I'm going to strip and then powder coat them. They are the best hand built bumpers I've ever seen on a subaru. Bill is an artist.

[monstaru]

Yes, I'm going to strip and then powder coat them. They are the best hand built bumpers I've ever seen on a subaru. Bill is an artist.

yes, he is an artist.i always liked that a bout that guy.....nice work man.cheers, b

[michael appel]

for you rob Ill bring you some to the show 60 bucks

I have a door from a Hatch.

And I like this idea, I cant count how many corner lights I've broken on my Hatch.

[Pooparu]

So I hope to get to work on my BRAT this sunday. I'll post some photos and information on Monday.

[Pooparu]

I made a car domain page for the BRAT too: http://www.cardomain...aru-brat/page-1

[Turbone]

for you rob Ill bring you some to the show 60 bucks

Not sure if serious :-\

[Pooparu]

Not sure if serious :-\

I'm sure he is. He made mine and that's what he charged me.

[Turbone]

Well, all I said it was a good idea.
I'll be sure to not make a exact copy tho if I decide to make some.

[michael appel]

copy away i dont mind it is here for you and others to share thanks

Well, all I said it was a good idea.
I'll be sure to not make a exact copy tho if I decide to make some.

[Pooparu]

Update:

So I've got the Legacy seats installed & all the interior painted, but not put back together yet 'cause I still have to swap out transmissions.

I have been working on the rear end though. Swapping out the open diff for an LSD one, replacing the drum brakes with disk brakes. While doing this I discovered that the driver's side rear wheel bearing was toast so I've got to put a new set in. Also I had a lot of trouble removing the pin from the outer end of the axle. So I'm working on removing that too. Then I'm going to rebuild the axle. After I get all of that back together I'll replace the transmission then get the interior put back together and finally paint those beautiful bumpers and skid plate.

Here are a few photos of my current progress:












Just so you know the punch is stuck.

[Idasho]

Thats because you are using a standard punch, instead of a drift punch.

[Pooparu]

Thats because you are using a standard punch, instead of a drift punch.

I would think that a Drift Punch would get stuck easier 'cause of the tapered end.

I was using a nail punch.

[Idasho]

Sorry, I should have said drift PIN punch.

I do not have any true drift punches. I find them useless, and yes, they would become stuck too.

All of my drift punches are technically drift pin punches. No taper, at all.