April 22, 201312 yr Author Collecting parts for a new project on my BRAT Also went and picked up a 1980 BRAT with a buddy. It's in pretty good shape other than the mismatched paint. WHole car is stock and runs like a dream....but needs more power We have a lot of dirt roads here in Bakersfield.
April 22, 201312 yr Specs on that turbo please. Also, what kind of plans have you designed for the turbo? I am not opposed to trying this as well but I have never had a turbo on a carbureted motor.
April 22, 201312 yr http://www.theturboforums.com/forums/223-Carburetor-Boost-Tech-Questionsmaybe this will help you along the way
April 28, 201312 yr its my understanding that adding anymore power to a first gen requires structural reinforcments
April 30, 201312 yr Author I have been busy getting the Plastidip off and sanding and getting ready to cut some rust out. It seems like a never ending project =)
April 30, 201312 yr Author Subiefest is in Fontana, CA at the auto club speedway. Formally california speedway. On sept 14th
May 21, 201312 yr Author I have been busy prepping for body work. And the BRAT is currently white now. I have sanded and stripped all the paint down to bare metal finding all the bad rust spots and too my surprise I don't have to deal with much! Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr
May 21, 201312 yr hmm now this is looking more good after this body work.. but I don't understand that this is the final photo of your project? Because I think there many things which are left to do on your vehicle. Anyhow but it looking nice. Thanks for sharing.
May 21, 201312 yr Author We still have to do the cutting and patching. All I've done so far is bring it down to bare metal to see how bad it is in places. Then I primed it to keep the surface rust from happening. We are also filling the holes where the side trim was, putting the hood scoop on basically building a roll pan for it because under the rear bumper is completely rotted out. So with that said the actual body work hasn't even started.
May 28, 201312 yr Author So this weekend I took the BRAT out for its longest round trip drive to date and can say I am impressed and have no doubts about my vehicle any more. We drove from Bakersfield, CA to Pismo Beach, CA for a little Memorial day weekend camping. Round trip it was about 300 miles and not only took me about a half a tank each way! Hope everyone else had a great weekend. Here are some photos from last nights sunset watching....BRAT style Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr
May 28, 201312 yr Awesome dude! I was following your Instagram and Facebook posts too, it looks like it was a blast. I still wish we coulda seen some pics of this thing haulin the mail down the beach.
June 15, 201312 yr Author Put the BRAT decal on. Then go and find out I need to replace my front right CV axle! 941936_390540554387828_1070887078_n by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Edited June 15, 201312 yr by Kevint143
June 15, 201312 yr Author thanks. its def not perfect but way better than it was...and honestly everything about it I am happy with. Now just to replace the CV axle and get it driving again.
June 20, 201312 yr Author Well Turbo Project is put on hold for now...Need to replace some parts to make it drivable again. Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr Need a new CV axle, Wheel Bearings, Ball Joint and Wheel seal. Probably be down for a week or two.
June 21, 201312 yr Never ends, huh? LOL What axle unit are you going to purchase? If possible can you post the part number? Might have missed it but where did you get the decal? Pooparu?
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