coylethebarbarian

Yeah I know..been off here for quite some time... Here's the deal, had to put all projects on hold but back at it now... This particualr coupe, been looking over it... body is great in the fact there is only surface rust/faded paint... basically the front end was just pushed in a little, doesn't seem the radiator took any mayjor damage, doors still open..hood is just little crunched up-looks like the hinges/moutning brackets just need to be straightend out... the windshield is cracked due to PO opening the hood and thus cracking window at base... at first I thought about using this body for my Brat rebuild... but had to put the brat on hold.. I need the cargo space of the coupe...etc etc.. Ideas on pulling the front end? Just hook front to another truck the rear to a tree and go that route? While I have long term plans, I need a daily driver for awhile... this looks like the easiest fix of all my projects...

That freakin' blows...when I was in KY before moving to NM... I could NEVER find a Brat! Worst part is, I've an 86 in my Dad's barn there... that I would kill to be able to have this one to put both together and get a sweet BRAT... FIGURES....:-\

glad to see someone on here picked up on this one. I'm no expert, buy from reading on here I thought it was a rare soob. Funny part is, I printed the CL add out at work a few nights ago and was prepared to call today about this one. Definitely check it out, let us know...if you don't take it and it's a good one I may snag it to keep it from going to scrap! Of course, that would be 4 soobs plus the possible XT-6 I'm working on getting...hey, can't let these good ones go to waste!

Right now, I'm sourcing out all the parts, etc I need. Once I get everything then I'm going to start posting pics on the build...don't want to get it started and then pause too long before another post

Thanks, it sure does turn heads...when I picked it up and was driving it back I stopped in a parking lot to look at my map (I'd taken a wrong exit) and a cop pulled up and circled the car...when he finally came to the right side he rolled down his window to check if everything was alright, and I explained my situation. He just laughed and said, "I first looked through the back and didn't see any driver and thought....now where did the driver go? Then I realized it was a right hand drive...nice truck..." I was relieved that's all he had to say!

I've notoced that as well:confused:

THAT BLOWS! I freakin' HATE thieves!

welcome! You'll find what you need here and everyone is eager to help!

Welcome! Use the search to start out, you'll be surprised what you find and if not, someone here will know where to point you or provide a link to the thread that pertains to your needs!

This is the place, so welcome! and hey, you've a ton of members in your area!

Welcome! Here is the place to find all you need to fix up those Brats! Do check out the Four wheel Drive section....and just do a search for whatever you want...you'd be surprised at what you will find!

I saw the 2 1/2 ton is on sale this week here. It's listed between $60-70, can't remember exactly. Going to pick that one up. I notice their larger size jack stands, the big steel orange ones are on sale at times too. I've a set of those, very durable and elevate a good distance. For some things, you can't go wrong at harbor Freight

Now that reference, I haven't heard in a long time. It's about 11-12 hours from Albuquerque to Casper Hey I know how you feel, no problem. I'll keep my eyes out for anything. I could always stash it at my house if I found one until you could pick it up...that is if it was in great shape and worth your trip...etc

welcome James! This is the place to be, as you already have probably discovered! What's the maximum distance you are willing to have a soob shipped or to travel? Price range? I find 80-84 soobs here occasionally in NM and AZ, but unfortunatley do A) not have the space for all and usually have just spent the alloted cash I had saved on another project! I'll keep you posted on what I find....

Welcome John! Great crew here! You'll find all you need and more!

I'd be up for dropping some cash on this... How would we determine the split up of all the stuff? Never been involved in a massive group buy here

Welcome! If you want any and all info on keeping your soob up and running this is the place!

That's probably the case, technically...but it was designed here to be a mail truck. The RHD models still have the "Brat" stickers and were and are still called A BRAT here... Funny you say that...all the Aussies I know call the Brats a "Brumby" even if they are LHD... I think it's more of what continent you are on, or are from...since my RHD model was originally sold here, had the stickers that say Brat and is for all practical purposes a BRAT...I'll stick with that for simplicity... Call it what you want, it's an anomaly in the States...hence, that's one of the reasons I named it: GRENDEL

I forgot to mention this....of course, there's not much I can add to that!

I've often thought of a pit when I build my garage, and that's what my Dad wants too so he's pressing me for it as well. True, while a post lift is great they are so costly (relatively speaking when you don't have a business that needs one) and like you say, room in a small garage. The pit you posted the link to, their lifts are virtually like a few for sale here in Albuquerque...too bad I don't have a pit already

GD~Thanks, that was what I was thinking myself. For the money it's not worth it then...I'll continue to use the good ol' jack and jack stand system then!

Bump to get this up on the New Posts again for someone to notice~

Welcome! You're in the Mecha for members of the board, seems the most members are in your area and they ones there are very helpful.

welcome aboard. You'll find what you need here, a little time with the search feature and you will discover about anything you want to know. If not, the other memebers here will point you in the right direction.

Welcome, it's the place to be for all things soob