S1g 579 #1 Posted January 23, 2014 Don't know if anyone is interested in what I've been up to recently but here's my accidental project. Boy don't they rot! Lots of holes and hidden rust. I've just completed a welding course at the local college, should get plenty of practise on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon 171 #2 Posted January 23, 2014 Here in the US Subaru called that the "Brat" but was discontinued years ago. They came up with a Baja, but that's gone now too. What name is that one marketed under? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #3 Posted January 23, 2014 It called the MV over here and the brumby in Australia. Surprise, surprise hear in the uk ours were all supplied down to the lowest pec possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #4 Posted January 23, 2014 A very nice machine Gareth, I've always loved the shape of these.. Plenty of interesting engine mods/swaps for them as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon 171 #5 Posted January 23, 2014 And if you're in New York and want to practice your sheet metal replacement, my 2003 Ford F250 is a great candidate to uh..... practice on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #6 Posted January 23, 2014 There's a few about with imprezza lumps in them, however I've allways fancied subaru s boxer diesel, however they are still too new to purchase one at the right price and the ecu etc would be a nightmare to sort out. It's surprising how quick the standard 1800 is also have never found anything like it in the snow. Getting very rare now only about 380 left on britains roads, so I will probably leave it standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #7 Posted January 23, 2014 Have you posted this on any car forums Gareth? Seeing your photo's is ringing a vague bell somewhere... Or maybe it's just the strange sounds in my head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #8 Posted January 23, 2014 Recently I've only posted it on www.mvbrumbybrat.co.uk . Several year ago I posted a request on tractor box for help with the welding. Initially I was only going to do the arch and sill, however the deeper I dug then the more rust I turned up, combined with sourcing a fortunes worth of new old stock parts and panels it has accidentally snow balled into a full blown restoration. Originally I used it for moving my Howard's about, however by the time it's redone it may be to good for that and I've kind of outgrown it in the terms of rotavators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #9 Posted January 24, 2014 I got an engine from one of those. Was going to put it in a sidecar outfit. Circumstances eventually dictated otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #10 Posted April 3, 2014 Haven't been able to make much progress on this recently due to the weather. Have over the last few days been looking at all the near impossible to reach places underneath and have decided to take drastic action and remove the entire floor, due to wanting to try and preserve the ribs I've got to find and drill out about a thousand spot welds. Here's a photo of my mates truck with the floor(that was rotten) hacked out. Should be starting tonight, wish me luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted April 3, 2014 Good luck Gareth, sounds like a job and a half !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #12 Posted April 3, 2014 Good luck Gareth, sounds like a job and a half !! It's starting to get a bit out of hand Paul, only managed to drill a few spot welds out tonight, then it started to pee down yet again! I'm so far behind schedule because of nearly 4mths of bloody rain!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #13 Posted April 3, 2014 But at least you have started the job... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #14 Posted April 4, 2014 i met a farmer today gareth he was driving a mint one of these he said it was bought from a woodsman in the new forrest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #15 Posted April 4, 2014 i met a farmer today gareth he was driving a mint one of these he said it was bought from a woodsman in the new forrest That's a rare beast as subaru listed a choice of severe rot or terminal rot as part numbers on these trucks when new! It really does seem that every piece you sort just reveals more rust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #16 Posted April 13, 2014 Oh dear! 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #17 Posted April 13, 2014 Ouch!! That's not looking good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #18 Posted April 13, 2014 Well I hope I can save it, most of this was hidden under bathroom sealant and underseal. It did look a very sound truck, with only a bit of bubbling on the outer arch. Has any of our metal work gurus got any tips please on how they would tackle the repair? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #19 Posted April 14, 2014 I'm not sure where I'd start on that, so much metal missing! It must be nearly 20 years since I last did any car body repairs! This might be of help to you, this chap has been rebuilding a Vauxhall Victor, his hand fabrication is the best I've seen... It's worth a read, on the second page he starts showing how he made the repair panels/patches.. It might give you a few ideas.. http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/65793/1962-vauxhall-victor-fb-panels Some very cool cars on that forum too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #20 Posted April 16, 2014 The chap on the vauxhall must be very skilled. Here's another pickup that arrived today. Hopefully this one is rust free though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #21 Posted April 17, 2014 Don't forget to waxoil your new pick-up, it should keep the iron oxide at bay for a while I'm not sure where I would start on your blue pick-up, I'm guessing replacement panels are a bit thin on the ground... and any donor trucks would have the same rust problems by now unless you find one that really has been pampered from new... How good are your metal fab skills? Your going to have to make a lot/most of the repairs panels/patches by hand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #22 Posted April 17, 2014 That look's like a real labour of love Garreth......Cars are now way beyond my capabilities. Hope the good weather holds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #23 Posted April 17, 2014 Don't forget to waxoil your new pick-up, it should keep the iron oxide at bay for a while I'm not sure where I would start on your blue pick-up, I'm guessing replacement panels are a bit thin on the ground... and any donor trucks would have the same rust problems by now unless you find one that really has been pampered from new... How good are your metal fab skills? Your going to have to make a lot/most of the repairs panels/patches by hand! Repair panels are impossible to gt, but I bought years ago the last set of outer arch repair patches. I don't have any metal fab skills, guess ill have to start learning fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #24 Posted June 20, 2014 How's this progressing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
