Bantum

Try this : ( see fig. 13-97 ) Cheers, Bantum ...

I've seen this before on here : http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12582&highlight=subaru+brat See if I can find more ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Ok - had time to do some more work on this : Note : Working with these to make a more realistic XV wheel ... Next bit : Back to it ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Yep there's always another way ( drilling is usually a last resort effort ) ... The advantage with my method is that you can reuse them if done carefully ... ( It helps also if you give them a good soaking in some lubricant like penitrol, CRC, WD40, etc.) ... Be sure to take some pictures of you efforts Rusty ... Cheers, Bantum ...

You'll have to file / cut a slot big enough for a flat blade screw driver to be able turn them ... P.S. - You might need one of these too ! Cheers, Bantum ...

Looking good ... P.S. - I'm wondering if you are putting the 'bumpers' back on ? Cheers, Bantum ...

Sorry for the thread dig, but I was looking for some updated BRAT / Brumby Production numbers ... Found this site has some & more info can be found here : http://www.cars101.com/subaru_archives.html The above only covers US, so wondering if anyone can get hold of a total overall figure of vehicles made in Japan ? I would also like to get figures for other countries including 'Targa tops' or 'Sport' models as they were called here ... Cheers, Bantum ... P.S. - this link : http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/brats/brats.html ... no longer works ...

Rear End Cast ... Quick one for last bit on rear end : & removed : Do Note that I've marked up where tail gate has to fold down & so will be removing that bit ... Ok - that's it for now, back to casting ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Top Cast ... Next up is the top half of cast : Casted : & Removed from Mould : De 'pugged' & Ta-Da - a ute is staring to Appear ! Still have the lower half to do yet ... Cheers, Bantum ...

First cast ... Ok - finally got round to do some casting, here are some of the results : Front end : Rear window : And removed ready for next bit : 'Pug' mould for rear end : More to come .... Cheers, Bantum ...

It wouldn't hurt to do the seal while you have it out, save having to do it again later when it starts to leak ... Great ride though - looking good will keeping an eye on this one ... Cheers, Bantum ...

l like the test drive ... So what still has to be done for a 'tore' down ? P.S. - a good tuned 'sport' exhaust should give it a bit more HP & smoother running + still give that 'Burble' Subie sound ... Cheers, Bantum ...

This should be handy if you can find all the bits for it : Cheers, Bantum …

Well done ! Love the Subie burble too ! Cheers, Bantum ...

Thanks, The original intention was to put in a DIN head unit, another option I was considering is going with a tablet PC ( See link for more details ) … You could easily put other stuff in there as I have left room for other stuff … Ha - just Flip the image if it bothers you that much … I made this out of 1.2mm thick aircraft aluminium ( so is very strong ) was cut & bent using a press / folder then beaten into final shape. Still not finished yet as I have to decide which way to go … P.S. - I’ve got some sketches somewhere of dimensions for it - will see if I can find them … Cheers, Bantum …

Or you could try something like this : More details on process here : Bantum's Brumby Sound System ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Would depend on its condition, like how much rust does it really have ? P.S. - for example, this one just came up for sale in OZ for $ 3,999 : http://ninemsn.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Subaru-1600-1977/AGC-AD-15347693/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1 Got any pictures ? Cheers, Bantum ...

NFI what PO did for a fuel system, would have to ask him why - if as suggested may have blocked the vent altogether ... I will have to search back through this thread to see if I can find a reference ... I think this is it + look at immediate previous posts : http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/77261-documented-the-1970-ff-1-project-car/page-42?do=findComment&comment=1003965 After re-reading that lot - I suspect that it may need a vent line run from tank through second 'Evap' Can onto 'Carby' somehow in order to draw off fumes / release pressure ... Who hoo ... ... Can't wait - you must do a video of it running with 'sound' on ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Looks good ... P.S. - Don't forget to check the fuel / vent lines to the tank, as PO may have installed them incorrectly - from memory he had problems with venting / back Pressure ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Hey Subie gal - Got a name for it yet ? - Should try 'Holley' as she looks a bit forlorn / unhappy there in the snow ... Definitely a sunshine girl ... Cheers, Bantum.

Try this for a fix ... LED Conversions ... http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22456 Cheers, Bantum ...

That looks pretty smick ... I would try & keep it as original as possible, go for a leather wrap on the steering wheel in a colour to match the rest of interior ... Cheers, Bantum ...

I would imagine that you'll need to have the keys in ignition & engine running for it to work correctly, other than that - checking with multimeter to see if power is actually getting to the port ? Cheers, Bantum ...

The center section looks to be the same, it should match the mounting points ... Front : Rear : If it looks anything like these, worth a try ... Cheers, Bantum ...

I reckon it'll be a little screamer when you've fininshed - Are you going to take it down to your local track for a spin subie-gal ? Cheers, Bantum...