coylethebarbarian

I've been thinking about a 5 speed conversion...you ever done one before? is there a thread on here dedicated to that conversion?

ARGH! Same deal here, since I am in NM!

Do the doors on an 83 wagon fit on an 82 Brat?

Yeah, NM....I've seen numerous rust free or virtually rust free older soobs here....I'm amazed, being from KY I do not see them in this shape! I plan on hitting the JY's this week to see what they have. I'll keep you guys posted on what I find here in case anyone needs anything. This isn't related to my Brat update, but why start a new thread until I find something good here...?

So far here are a few things I have noticed: The rebuilt axles that were installed definitely have a problem. Vibration is intense and noisy when first taking off at low speeds 5-10 mph. Once Brat gets up to 45+ it only does an occassional "jerk" and "pop" along with it. At the 60mph mark (when I could hold that) it was non-existent. After driving it to the DVM for a tempoary tag and stopping to get gas, the clutch went out...would not go in gear. I tighted up the clutch cable and it was fine. Had to do this several times on the way back. This happened on my other 86 Brat. I replaced the clutch and cable on that one because of the issue. What's the deal? Does the cable itself stretch? Need to research this more and any knowedge from you guys is appreciated! When turning in a parking lot for example, the right front axle/boot area makes a loud grinding/poping noise...sounds like the CV joint but the boots are new and intact. The oil was low, added about 2 quarts before taking off on the return trip and noted there was much oil on the underside-as is expected with soobs....when stopped to eat, oil noted to have dripped out onto parking lot-nice size puddle. The glass is intact, no leaks I could notice. The cab/front is actually realatively rust free, except for the rocker panels...as compared to the bed, which has your usual Brat rust areas in the wheel wells, also along inside bed in various spots. Interior has an electrical issue, there was an aftermarket radio placed in it and i see wiring sticking out the side, so I hope that can be fixed. Basically, I'll hit the Axles (MWE axles I think), oil issue and then the clutch. Just depends on what parts I get first. I have plans to eventually take the roll bar out and realign it...it was bolted in crooked and it is rubbing the cab on the passengers side. More to come...pics will be about 3 weeks in coming...I am back in NM now finishing my contract with my job, but am going to hit the Junk Yards here for soob parts before I go back to KY!:cool:

Snow, Snow, Snow!

Welcome to board!

85 Tan Brat with Factory Roll bar and A Bar $500 Food for self and other driver $125 Gas for both autos during trip $210 Temporary Transport Tag $5 600+ mile trip one way from KY to VA (Do the math on the return trip for total miles) Room at Country Inn Suites for one night $90 Look on Manager's face when I pulled out the discount coupon from the rest area hotel/motel coupon booklett for $40 PRICELESS!!!! Thought I would start this thread to give updates and pics on the progress of my new Brat! More to come in the next several weeks!

Bump, Bump...

BUMP! For someone to pull these and hold them for me, I'll even send a money order for the 1/2 the cost once I have proof you have them!

so what is the plan for this one?

If ANYONE wants to pull these for me and hold them until mid febuary, I'll be in the Vancouver, WA & Portland area. I'll pick them up from you and pay you the cost of the wheel and tire if you have tire on them. keep the receipt, I'll pull tires off and take them back.

What a great car to be in a zombie plauge movie! Soob survivors! hehehe

Thanks I'll keep you guys posted

I'm planning on hitting the local "U Pull" JY that I found in Albuquerque before I go home. I'll write down what is there, try to snap some photos and post them up here for you all to see...that way, if anything intrests you we can work something out for me to pick it up and transport it.

It looks like I am going to have to drive the Brat home...I'll start with rotating the wheels, and go from there...when I finally make it home I'll park the Brat and go through everything you guys listed and whatever else I can come up with!

I've noticed at the PAP's in KY and Tenn...the cars will be moved from week to week...I've found a soob, came back the next week, and it be moved to a completely different part of the lot. I guess they like to keep the lot looking like it has new additions to it...whatever works for PAP I guess...

Thanks for the input so far...I suspected some of the things mentioned...and I agree, there are way too many things that the wobble could be to know for sure...but I hope to be able to check a few things out when I pick it up and go from there... It looks like I will be able to trailer it....but just in case that falls through I wanted some other options... I live very near to Lexington, KY...about 45 minutes away....

I will be heading back to KY from NM around the 15th of January. I'll be on I-40 from Albuquerque to Nashville then onto Lexington, KY area. If anyone needs anything transported, picked up, dropped off, etc let me know. If you are anywhere in the East or South and want to meet me in KY or somewhere half way once I get home we can work something out. I'll make a list of names/phone #'s if I get several takers to keep it all straight...

I Just finished the deal with "Bad-Brat No Cookie" for his 85 Brat. I'll be picking it up over the holidays for the journey from VA to KY (I'm only in NM for my job for about another month) The Brat has "Front End Vibration" as he states it. The front axle was replaced about 2000 miles ago. Any ideas of the problem? Axle itself? Front Diff? CV Joint? And what I could do to it when I arrive for the pickup? I should be placing it on a trailer if all goes according to plan...but if I could get a "quick fix" so to speak, I'd just drive it home, if this "death wobble" isn't too bad, considering it was his daily driver for 2 years. The vibration is why he sold it, was just tired of working on it. Thanks for the thoughts ahead of time.

Now that is what I like about this group of people here....everyone is eager to help and quick to offer any advice.....here's a bump to keep the thread going...

Now that's loyalty to soobs!

i can't wait to get o WA and hang out with these people! If all goes according to plan, I'll be bringing a 3 door or a hatch with me to work on and drive on the runs!

Welcome to the board! While I don't have 14 soobs, I know what you mean...I have 5, and counting....

I agree....something about the actual manual I like...