GoldDiggerRoo Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Since the temporary demise of my wagon the Brat has become my daily driver for a while. It was a bit unrluy and down right ugly when I got it but I've slowly been trying to civilize it. Over the past week things have gone into overdrive, I managed to get carpet in, 180 watt cd player with aux in & usb going to two door mounted 5 1/4 Sony X-plod 160 watt speakers (really helps mask the loud exhaust). I tracked down my exhaust leak to a chunk missing from the head (guess I need a head). Got my gas tank back on (internal line is still clogged), swapped on the wheels from my wagon and even painted it. It's made a huge difference, rather than having people flee in horror when I pull up I've had atleast a dozen positive comments and conversations about it in the past weekend. Maybe it ain't so bad after all..... I still need a driver though, Brat is in need of suspension work. Pics! Before: After: What do you guys think.....improvement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 it looks great. but unless you like advertizing that it's an antique as you pull up, loose the front plate. i lost mine in a car wash 3 years ago and haven't had any toruble with the law. and i don't miss it. take it off and put it under the seat. if any one complains, put it back on. who did the paint? you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 it looks great. but unless you like advertizing that it's an antique as you pull up, loose the front plate. i lost mine in a car wash 3 years ago and haven't had any toruble with the law. and i don't miss it. take it off and put it under the seat. if any one complains, put it back on. who did the paint? you ? I would if it weren't insanely loud right now and the accuracy of the speedo known, I don't need any more reasons to get pulled over. Once I get it quited down it'll come off. Yeah I did the paint...... I hate to admit it, but 3 1/2 cans of Krylon Rust Tough Semi Flat Black later I don't have to look at that tan anymore. I think it has that look of new body panels, most come painted almost the same black; I feel like the whole truck just came out of a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecky Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I like it, a improvement for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hot piss! I like it! Is that an aeroplane on the front? It seriously looks helluva good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hot piss!I like it! Is that an aeroplane on the front? It seriously looks helluva good though. Yeah, '56 Chevy hood ornament, added by a previous owner. My mom hates it, so I kept it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 oh baby that looks nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Wow, very nice..... I miss my gen 1 brat..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 i dig that front plate:D it looks alot better, but are you still gonna paint it up with a mopar color? (and yes, that is a cyclops light in a gen 1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subieguy Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Looks like you could use a new hood and grille though:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 i dig that front plate:D it looks alot better, but are you still gonna paint it up with a mopar color? (and yes, that is a cyclops light in a gen 1) Not sure what color it'll end up at the moment, that's a little further down the road. Is that the cyclops that I sold you? As for the grille and hood, I've found both but I'm short on funds at the moment, working on mechanical stuff right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximumBRAT Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 PM Me for body parts, looking very good! Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I think it would look better with an Airplane on hood like GoldDiggerRoo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I dont know about the no front bumper thing. I like it better with it on. It adds more chrome to the color of the front. At lease throw a brushguard on it if you can find one... Other than that it looks awesome. I miss my brat:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachineAgeVictim Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 looks good, should do the wheels too it'll look badass with a flat black brush guard too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 looks good, should do the wheels too it'll look badass with a flat black brush guard too I've been thinking about doing the wheels.... kinda cold now, hard to say if it'll happen. I kinda doubt I'll do a brush guard since it's gonna be slammed and RWD, but that would be pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_Mechanic Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 SWEET! i have a brat too. and im doin the same thing. (restore) man thats a good lookin ru. im doin mine a little different tho. im using black bed-liner for the body. (NO STUPID SCRATCHES:grin: ) and marine carpet gor the cab but first dynamat for sound reduction. my exause is a lil loud too right now. and we have the same dent in the nose of our hoods. lol awesome job man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy D Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 i think u could enhance the look of the paint by spraying on a clear coat. looks better tho. i like the moonroof. u do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 i think u could enhance the look of the paint by spraying on a clear coat. looks better tho. i like the moonroof. u do that? As far as I can tell the sunroof is factory, I've seen several other with the identical one as mine, I suppose it could be a dealer added option though, like a/c. I'm now debating on adding the camper top that I got with it, it's white though, not sure I can do that or have the heart to paint it black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 hack the front off your topper and make a nifty roof spoiler:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 hack the front off your topper and make a nifty roof spoiler:D HAHAHAHA that thing looks like a horse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 wtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyboy Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hey don't knock it.. it was also a factory option... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Yes,please try to keep negative comments about board members workmanship,cars,etc. from the board.We've all done it,me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 negative... who said anything negative... i just said it looks like a horse.... and if you chumps think im being negative... welll... then... howabout....... IT GALLOPS LIKE ONE TOO!!!! hehehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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