TheLoyale Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Tamiya Brat (10T Brushless) with soon to be extras! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 You thinking about maybe selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 The Brat? Nope, just got it to the finishing stage. Was a christmas gift from my Fiance', so she'd probably kill me if I got rid of it lol. She didn't know I had two others in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Your coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I haven't even driven it since I bought it sadly, Cause it needs too much stuff. But no, I'm keeping it. I'm not making the same mistake 3 times in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Added some Alloy goodies to the Brat. Alloy rock sliders and Custom fit Brush guard. Edited February 23, 2015 by TheLoyale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 How do you fit in that thing?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Molybendum and some Fuji Bond to hold me in the seat. Edited February 23, 2015 by TheLoyale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Makes sense! But now you have to make some rear jump seats for your friends! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KootenayJK Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 When are you going to put the brushless in? Should be interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Brushless is in, I just need to get a Brushless ESC, a Metal gear steering servo, and a Receiver/box. I'll probably get it done, and take it out on a summer day and shoot a video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KootenayJK Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 OK, just don't see a brushless motor in the pics. Hopefully it doesn't lunch your gears! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Yeah I heard mixed reviews of how much the nylon gears can take with no slipper clutch. I ain't gonna beat the hell out of it, but I do wanna open it up on a straight and see just what it can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantum Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I like your work so far ... One comment on the Brat ... To me the ends of the bar on the brush guard look a little long - you could bend them back more to 'wrap' around the sides, to make it look like it was meant to be ... Keep up the good work on the Hard Top though ... Cheers, Bantum ... Edited February 25, 2015 by Bantum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 I agree with on the brush guard, it is meant for an F-350 body, and I wasn't keen on how wide it was. I was either thinking of unbolting them, and cutting maybe 3mm off and re-tapping the holes or like you said, just wrap them around the side. I will probably wrap them as it'll be easier, unless it cracks As for the Hardtop, yeah I can't wait for warmer weather to come so I can start with my real Subaru madness again! -10 with the Wind chill just isn't fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Got the Hardtop out of the yard yesterday since the weather is picking up and looks like the white stuff has ceased in the shadow of Spring! So I got the SSS badges on. Up next it to get the Pugs on it with some new rubber, and then start cleaning things up and restoring them, along with doing some well over due maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Oh boy, what did I just get my self into! We're gonna wrap these on the Pugs. They are made by Falken, guess we'll see if I tossed $200 out the window. $200 darra, you buy now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Seeing as how most of the original black paint has flaked off the Stainless side trim, I decided that a cleaner simple stainless line throughout the body would look better, not as gaudy with a massive amount of stainless, but I didn't want to paint it completely. Let the masking begin! Finished product. Other side will be done tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I want some weather like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Yeah, its been a long time since we had warm weather! It was about 65 today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 The blackening of the trim looks neat mate!Personally I'd be tacking the rust issues first, but if this gets you back into it you've got to do what you've got to do CheersBennie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Bennie, yeah I know, the rust is the killer of this car. I'm just not gonna get into tackling this before the Loyale is done. This year is all about finishing all the metal work on the Loyale before moving on. Then I can have the fun of figuring out where I'm going to get panels and rockers from, They have to either come from a Brat, Hatch or the hardtop. I suppose I could try to make Sedan rockers work, its just gonna take more work. For now, if I can spruce up bits of the car here and there, and get everything mechanically sound, that'll be good. It needs all new brake components and possible rear wheel bearings. I also need to patch fix the currant header until I can make a new one and I also need to sort out the suspension. Rear dampers are brown bread and the fronts aren't much better. Anyway, Tomorrow I shall be getting the new tires, so I should be able to have them on the pugs Wednesday! No more flat tire and ugly black wheels. And since it was a nice 70Deg.F today, I took advantage and waxed everything and also treated all the door seals. That Shine! Its such a shame that this cars fenders have major dents and of course all the rest, cause the paint is in really nice condition. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Got the tires mounted and got'em on! Also got new lug nuts. Definitely an improvement! Also got wiper arms! Hung out to dry right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Mate THAT PAINT!!!Awesome!The rims look neat too - they fill out the guards well CheersBennie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two85s Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 ..........Awesome work and your photos are stellar!! Thanks for keeping us updated. All the best to you, Aaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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