http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1992-CHEVY-GEO-STORM-1985-SUBARU-BRAT...
uhh..
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Oct. 26, 2008 8:57 p.m. ignorant SuperDork
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Oct. 26, 2008 9:12 p.m. EastCoastMojo HalfDork
Well, at least it has a manual transmission.
So, would the title reflect the front half or the rear half? The front is where the VIN is, so I'm guessing front.
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Oct. 26, 2008 10:14 p.m. mtn Dork
I like it purely for its quirkiness... I would have done it a little cleaner, without the side scoops and spoiler-thing, but it is cool.
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Oct. 26, 2008 10:21 p.m. neon4891 Dork
sad story, but interesting
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Oct. 27, 2008 12:06 a.m. gamby SuperDork
I could be a lot more snide, but she is a grieving widow... (but, gad--that copy was pinful to read at times)
Typical case of not knowing when to stop. With a monochromatic paintjob and more conservative bodywork, it would actually be a nicely done car.
I dig the wheels bigtime. They look fantastic.
I don't think anyone in their right mind would pay $14k for it.
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Oct. 27, 2008 8:08 a.m. Duke Dork
So is anybody besides me thinking that thing needs a DSM AWD drivetrain, a one-color paintjob, and a set of autocross tires?
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Oct. 27, 2008 8:29 a.m. neon4891 Dork
Duke wrote:
So is anybody besides me thinking that thing needs a DSM AWD drivetrain, a one-color paintjob, and a set of autocross tires?
YES, and if that is the case, go back to a subi engine, say, STI?
And it doesn't say if it still is awd or not, but probly not.
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Oct. 27, 2008 8:59 a.m. bastomatic Dork
Is it bad that I've thought numerous times of converting my EG hatchback into something like this?
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Oct. 27, 2008 9:13 a.m. GameboyRMH Dork
The Ebay page says it's titled as a Geo Storm. The styling is a bit much, but it would be good as a Ute
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Oct. 27, 2008 9:23 a.m. DILYSI Dave SuperDork
Wow - great execution of a questionable idea.
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Oct. 27, 2008 9:30 a.m. Jay HalfDork
Damn, I like that. A lot.
I like the two-tone paint.
I like the obnoxious bodykit.
I like the silly tailgate spoiler.
I even like the gull-wing T-tops.
I don't like the fake-knockoff wheels or Chevy boy-ties everywhere but those are easy fixes. That thing is seriously cool.Widebody + an engine swap would have been better though. If your valve cover says "12 valve" on it, you're not ready to polish it up mirror-shiney yet. And put some real seats in there instead of that econobox crap.
J
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Oct. 27, 2008 9:42 a.m. EricM Reader
"DUE TO THE RECENT PASTING OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND"
Oh yes, this is authentic. All caps is a nice touch too.
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Oct. 27, 2008 10:05 a.m. Gimp Dork
Makes me think of my friend, Doug's new "truck". He made it himself.
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Oct. 27, 2008 10:05 a.m. HeavyDuty New Reader
I see potential in it as well. It kind of reminds me of that PPG pace El Camino-like car from the 90's.
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Oct. 27, 2008 10:29 a.m. Duke Dork
neon4891 wrote:
YES, and if that is the case, go back to a subi engine, say, STI?
And it doesn't say if it still is awd or not, but probly not.
Well, that was my first thought - find a wrecked WRX/STi donor. But most of the car is Isuzu/Geo Storm, so I didn't think the Subie boxer 4 would fit in there. If it would, that would be my first choice.
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Oct. 27, 2008 11:32 a.m. ignorant SuperDork
Duke wrote:
neon4891 wrote:
YES, and if that is the case, go back to a subi engine, say, STI?
And it doesn't say if it still is awd or not, but probly not.
Well, that was my first thought - find a wrecked WRX/STi donor. But most of the car is Isuzu/Geo Storm, so I didn't think the Subie boxer 4 would fit in there. If it would, that would be my first choice.
I could see doing that with a regular brat itself...
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Oct. 27, 2008 6:25 p.m. rmarkc New Reader
ignorant wrote:
Duke wrote:
neon4891 wrote:
YES, and if that is the case, go back to a subi engine, say, STI?
And it doesn't say if it still is awd or not, but probly not.
Well, that was my first thought - find a wrecked WRX/STi donor. But most of the car is Isuzu/Geo Storm, so I didn't think the Subie boxer 4 would fit in there. If it would, that would be my first choice.
I could see doing that with a regular brat itself...
Somebody please do that and keep a web project diary. I'm too chicken to do it myself but I would love to see it done.
I've wanted a brat for years but they are rare and usually very rusty.
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Oct. 27, 2008 10:43 p.m. TheBen New Reader
Totally off topic, but has anybody ever done interesting things with the hot Geo Storm motor, that one that revved to 7800 rpm?
