tundrabrat Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Picked this up last weekend with 2 extra engines, 2 tubs of parts, a 2nd complete exhaust system, a second set of wheels with snows tires all loaded in the back with a topper on it. Rust is limited to bottom of doors, behind rear wheels and the wheel wells in the bed (no rust through there). It had been sitting in a car port (luckily) since 2007 because the owner couldn't figure out how to get it started... I managed to get it started after 30 mins of tweaking:). Interior is extremely clean (other then a tear in the driver seat) Spent about 2 hours cleaning it... other then that I have done nothing else. It is missing the driver side window... believe it or not... I walked into the local subie dealership and located the last one in the US... it will be here by Friday. A few dents here and there... having a professional dent puller take them out ($150.00) then a coat of wax and I think I'm going to play with it a little Got it all for $400.00. From what I have read, sounds like a good find. More (detailed) pics when I get back in town and get the dents pulled. Edited May 24, 2011 by tundrabrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpycam Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 nice score ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 nice score ! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 +1 for $400.... Thats an incredible deal. What're your plans for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subinewby Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 WOW great find! Hurry on the pics lol we love em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlWithALegacy Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 That's incredible! What a looker! Best of luck! I hope to see more pix in the future! Oh and Welcome to the Board!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 +1 for $400.... Thats an incredible deal. What're your plans for it? Dents pulled, detailed and registered when I get back from my vacation... That's when I'll post more pics. Over the summer I plan to replace the shocks, fix the rust before Fall. I'm going to show my son how to rebuild an engine as we rebuild the two extra engines, and sell them to fund the Brat. Thinking about my options... Lift, engine upgrade etc. Just haven't made the call yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Dents pulled, detailed and registered when I get back from my vacation... That's when I'll post more pics. Over the summer I plan to replace the shocks, fix the rust before Fall. I'm going to show my son how to rebuild an engine as we rebuild the two extra engines, and sell them to fund the Brat. Thinking about my options... Lift, engine upgrade etc. Just haven't made the call yet. Sounds like a great plan cant wait to see more pics.... need... more pics... MOAR! How old is your son? Seems like learning to rebuild an engine would be a great learning experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Sounds like a great plan cant wait to see more pics.... need... more pics... MOAR! How old is your son? Seems like learning to rebuild an engine would be a great learning experience! He's 12. But he's been watching me build engines for the last few years and I figured side x side with no deadline is a great way for him to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Very good idea! Cant wait to see progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSubie Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Wow what beauty and thats cool your teaching your son how to work on cars also. Far to many kids dont know how to work on their own rigs, and when hes older and has a shop do any work he will know if they are trying to rip him off! Good luck on the project shes worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Before After After a little elbow grease... Going to enjoy it this Summer and hopefully get both engines re-built this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsoobdude Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Man that is one nice lookin BRAT! Take care of the cancer and update to an EJ when the EA gets old or boring. How big a lift you thinking and what kind of wheeling you thinkin of doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Thanks... My plans have changed a little since I first got it. I have a 4runner so I have decided not to make the Brat another trail vehicle. Since the Brat is a lightweight at 2245lbs, after I get the body taken care of this winter, I am thinking of dropping in a WRX or STI driveline and tight suspension and turning it into an auto cross car. It's a big job I know but I love projects and I figure I can enjoy the Brat while I collect all the needed parts (whether it take 2 months or 2 years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlWithALegacy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wow - That looks spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Love the targa top brumbys! We never got them in black down here - biege, red/maroon, silver/blue or white I think is the whole colour range... Look after that little ute, they're very hard to find in good nic over here! Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Love the targa top brumbys! We never got them in black down here - biege, red/maroon, silver/blue or white I think is the whole colour range... Look after that little ute, they're very hard to find in good nic over here! Cheers Bennie It's actually a dark blue (factory paint) I really like the color. It has factory painted pin strips too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Took my youngest on a run to Homer, Ak in the BRAT (about 500 miles) for his first football game this weekend. Had a great time with my son... and the BRAT ran great. Paying our repects... A little 4 wheeling in Deep Creek Quick, find the BRAT His first drive... yes, he's hooked. Fishing at Summit Lake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81EA81 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 What did you do to the bumper on that thing, it looks great! Haha that hilarious, I never thought id see another zeebrat ever again:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratWarrior Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 WOW! It looks great. What a good find, too. I second the bumper. What did you use on it? Also, how did you get the wheels looking so great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Spray the crap out of it with armorall and let it sit overnight... As it evaporate, it turns to gel and you wipe it down. I only had to do it one time, now I just give a quick wipe after I wash it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 +1 that bumper is amazing. Which armorall did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 I just buy a big bottle of the cheap, original stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundrabrat Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 WOW! It looks great. What a good find, too. I second the bumper. What did you use on it? Also, how did you get the wheels looking so great? Sand blasted, polished the center caps and beauty rings and then hit them with rustoleuom "metallic black" (it's actually dark gun metal) paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratWarrior Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Cool. I might give that a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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