August 1, 200520 yr anyone that met up for the convoy from whatcom county to wcss7 might remember the guy that came up offering to let us go through his brat... for free(so far anyway). well mudisfun and myself went and raided a few things, this guy was ultra nice... if we got stuck on a bolt he'd come over and figure it out for us... got all kinds of nifty stuff just handed to us out of his garage (example and 3rd eye which i believe my brother plans to give to one eye). we decided too much hassle to save the car (no title, some other things missing, etc... so we're grabbing parts) if anyone wants some gen 1 stuff let one of us know, and i'll try to remember... he plans on crushing it probably the winter (when he 'finally get's tired of the thing') so send those requests... if its easy i'll grab it, if you're close i'll try to get you in contact with him (he seemed hip to that idea)
August 1, 200520 yr By any chance is the tailgate still available? And (*insert laughter here*) rear tailights?
August 1, 200520 yr any available interior....at all....anything you can salvage that's useable, i want. i'm only in north idaho, so i can maybe pick up.
August 1, 200520 yr Author I'll print all this out before i make the next run (probably the last...) this weekend and yell back the results from the viking raid
August 2, 200520 yr Author it's a 78 (i believe) northwet, my brother was telling me he remembers the tailgate being beat up, so i'll take some pictures and try to plan a third trip (if we haven't overdone our welcome) what year is it?
August 2, 200520 yr By any chance is the tailgate still available? And (*insert laughter here*) rear tailights? Just grab the parts anyway...who knows who will need what down the road. It will make the owner feel better if more of his car is used for others. The parts can always be pitched later if they really are too bad to use. Take as much as you can get. Offer to haul the carcus off when your done and save him the trip. ....and thank the owner for his generosity! my .02 Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester
August 2, 200520 yr The tailgate that I might be looking to replace is pretzeled; almost anything would be an improvement. BTW, if he wants the carcass gone I might be able to find a place where we can pick the poor thing clean until it is just sunbleached bones.
August 2, 200520 yr The tailgate that I might be looking to replace is pretzeled; almost anything would be an improvement. BTW, if he wants the carcass gone I might be able to find a place where we can pick the poor thing clean until it is just sunbleached bones. Whatever could you mean????
August 2, 200520 yr Whatever could you mean???? I have a yard, too, ya know! Hey, maybe THIS would be the candidate for your "special" Brat project, and you can let my wife buy yours???
August 2, 200520 yr Author i know the guy is all up for handing it off to someone...(no title though) if you have a flat bed, i've already grabbed most everything attached to the front wheels... and in planning are the rear (if i'm adventurous, it's 'parked' on top a bunch of black berry bushes, kinda suspended by them) as for me finding a home for it... i'd probably offer to get it towed to a junk yard, if he didn't live 100 feet from the one he works at.
August 4, 200520 yr Still looking for the engine skid plate. Any chance on one still on that 4X4 Brat? Need it for my 1978 4X4 wagon. Let me know...Thanks...
August 8, 200520 yr Author well i couldn't get ahold of the guy this weekend.... i'll try through the week! I promise
August 8, 200520 yr Dood!! glad to hear you went and looked at the brat and got some stuff from it. How are the fenders??? I really really really want a set of decent fenders. Dents are ok as long as its not rusted to all heck. I dont know when the next time I'll be in bellingham will be, but I'll definately compensate your time for shipping them if they are good. -Mike
August 8, 200520 yr Author what? your passenger side fender was looking great! Dood!! glad to hear you went and looked at the brat and got some stuff from it. How are the fenders??? I really really really want a set of decent fenders. Dents are ok as long as its not rusted to all heck. I dont know when the next time I'll be in bellingham will be, but I'll definately compensate your time for shipping them if they are good. -Mike
August 9, 200520 yr Author if it's not listed above (other people called it) or below: steering related stuff engine break boost driver side hub ( i think that's what it's called) coil and the small important things radiator/fan seats(if i'm adventurous) halfshafts (up front so far) possibly the crossmember (the big metal guy holding the steering stuff) brush guard lights owners manual! shifter knob and 4wd knob just say what you want and i'll try to grab it. day light and the annoyance factor being the only reason i'll be calling it a day... I'll take some pics when i get back to it and try to make a third trip (if the guy isn't annoyed with me) if i make a third trip i make ask for donations to taking the guy and his wife to dinner or something. Whats available still?
August 9, 200520 yr I call dibs on the following: Brushgaurd Any Salvagable Interior Parts(dash, door panels, gauges).......that's assuming it's not too much to ask? it'll be worth your while. -Flynt
August 9, 200520 yr Author I call dibs on the following:Brushgaurd Any Salvagable Interior Parts(dash, door panels, gauges).......that's assuming it's not too much to ask? it'll be worth your while. -Flynt I'll work at that interior. i've already taken the brush guard (sorry, i probably should've re-worded that) ........................................................................................... it's available if it's not listed above (other people called it) or below(I've pulled/called it): list of stuff i've taken or plan to: -------------------------------- steering related stuff engine break boost driver side hub ( i think that's what it's called) coil and the small important enginey things radiator/fan seats(if i'm adventurous) halfshafts (up front so far) possibly the crossmember (the big metal guy holding the steering stuff) brush guard lights owners manual! shifter knob and 4wd knob just say what you want and i'll try to grab it. day light and the annoyance factor being the only reason i'll be calling it a day... I'll take some pics when i get back to it and try to make a third trip (if the guy isn't annoyed with me) if i make a third trip i make ask for donations to taking the guy and his wife to dinner or something. ...........................................................................................
August 13, 200520 yr Uncoolperson, So I have a desperate update for parts I need. So I was out on the sand dunes again and cracked my brand new radiator.. IS the radiator still up for grabs? I REALLY REALLY want it if it is (and it holds water of course) also I am still interested in those fenders if they are in decent shape. -Mike Let me know how much for shipping to California, 93422
August 13, 200520 yr Author okay here's what i've grabbed for everybody... the cars is up for grabs someone with a flat bed come take it and pull the stuff i got to angry at. tailgate (missing handle and the cover for the mechanism... pics to come pass side taillight assembly (none on drivers) mirror and gas pedal sorry there was no radiator, and the fenders well two bolts just poped off (all rusty) and two became rounded... i figure rather that me beating them off someone might grab the car and make an effort (seeing as i'm sure there's a trick to make it work)
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