[1978 BRAT project in Sacramento $1200]

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[1978 BRAT project in Sacramento $1200]

As much as I wanted to restore it, I need to sell it.  All-original car parked in 1985.   Almost no rust.  It comes with another carb, so me thinks that was the problem with it when parked,

but I don't know, have not looked it over closely at all or even checked if the engine turns over, and at this price I am not going to.

You can watch my video on it to see it and the condition.  

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlA3bSmkMkw&t=304s

[Rotary Powered BRAT?]

Here is the video on the car,  while i did buy a Tribeca with the EZ30, i think this car is just too good original condition to do anything but restore it, so that is my plan now.

I do hope i can get the parts I need.   cheers, jack

 

[Rotary Powered BRAT?]

Rotaries are very reliable, until they are worn out after 75k-125k miles.   nothing like a toyota, i have two rav4's, a 2-door with 300k miles,

and just bought a 4door with..wait for it..368k miles, both all original.  Now a EJ25 blows head gaskets too, so let's not talk down rotaries too much,

and with the rx8 motor, 200hp that fits in no problem, and i like.

However, just looked over this car, and it is amazing, only 69k miles, fully intact, just weathered from sitting in a field for 30 years,

so i think it is best to try and restore it..i think.   I made a video of it, will post it as soon as I can edit it up.

 

 

[Rotary Powered BRAT?]

I have found a 78 Brat that is complete but has been sitting for over 20 years, engine does not turn over. 

I was thinking to 'restore' it into running condition, but the engine seems too far gone.  Given a swap to another engine, there was an 88 wagon,

which i understand is a straightforward swap into the brat.   

On the other hand, i was thinking a rotary engine would be rather cool and would fit easily.  A 4wd rotary car itself is pretty rare, but a rotary brat?

the older rx7 motors with carbs might be a simple swap with an transadapter.

Found a rotary Samurai on youtube.. 

 

Or the other thought is lower it and make it hotrod and just rwd? 

Opinions?