Ok, the search function shows a car on fire (never a good thing I'd say) again and I'm looking for information on these.
Any old posts come to mind or owners with a bit of insight?
thanks much.
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Aug. 18, 2011 10:21 a.m. stan SuperDork
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Aug. 18, 2011 10:27 a.m. Duke SuperDork
Check out the "Search Function Workarounds" thread up there for help.
There was a Brat on the $2011 Classifieds board that may help.
I've lived on the Eastern seabord nearly all my life and and haven't seen more than 1 in the last 10 years. 20 years ago I used to see them frequently - every last one in the process of biodegrading.
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Aug. 18, 2011 10:27 a.m. Taiden HalfDork
Really cool cars.
Can accept modern Subaru engines
Some have dual range 4wd transmissions
They came with optional rear jump seats
I believe there are a few ways to lift them
Rare and totally badass
Absolute panty dropper
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Aug. 18, 2011 10:29 a.m. ditchdigger Dork
Rust, rust, rust and rust.
Even in the PNW where cars aren't exposed to road salt old subarus rust like they think they are italian cars or something.
My favorite Brat. It is in the UK with a full STI drivetrain.
They had all but dissapeared around here. I probably went 5 years without seeing one but all of the sudden they seem to be everywhere. I probably see 3 a month now.
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Aug. 18, 2011 10:30 a.m. Tom Heath Web Manager
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Aug. 18, 2011 2:36 p.m. stan SuperDork
Thanks Tom...
...and the old board looks funny now.
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Aug. 18, 2011 2:48 p.m. EvanB SuperDork
Email me the info and I will buy it this weekend to save you the temptation. ;)
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Aug. 18, 2011 2:48 p.m. Ian F SuperDork
I've seen one in NJ a few times. A later one. Looked to be in surprisingly good condition. They were rare around here to begin with... these days I'm more likely to see a new Ferrari...
I agree about the rust... my '82 wagon had door skins that would flap in the wind - in 1988 (traded it for a p/u in 1990). Slow as ballz, but still one of the most fun cars I've ever owned... if it had a 5 spd and a/c, I'd still be driving it.
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Aug. 18, 2011 2:50 p.m. EvanB SuperDork
Nevermind, I found the CL ad and the price is too steep for me right now. At $1000 I would be calling him right away.
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Aug. 18, 2011 4:56 p.m. ddavidv SuperDork
The jump seats were not "optional". They were welded in, kept it from being classified as a truck under the import rules of the time.
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Aug. 18, 2011 5:50 p.m. Taiden HalfDork
ddavidv wrote:
The jump seats were not "optional". They were welded in, kept it from being classified as a truck under the import rules of the time.
Good to know. I just assumed they were optional since they seem to be a coveted item. Maybe they break a lot.
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Aug. 18, 2011 6:07 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
ditchdigger wrote:
My favorite Brat. It is in the UK with a full STI drivetrain.
My reading about that brat in the UK magazine "retro car" ignited my urge to have one
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Aug. 18, 2011 6:41 p.m. RexSeven SuperDork
ddavidv wrote:
The jump seats were not "optional". They were welded in, kept it from being classified as a truck under the import rules of the time.
Ahh, yes, the Chicken Tax. Still exists today (see: Ford Transit Connect). If you want a Brat with the rear jump seats, you'll need to look for a MY85 or older. MY86-forward lost the jump seats.
I do see the odd Brat for sale from time-to-time on New England-area CL, but like everyone else here mentioned they are most likely rotten underneath.
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Aug. 18, 2011 7:17 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
yes... they eventually gave up on the rear facing jumpseats.. I wonder how much fun those actually were?
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Aug. 18, 2011 7:42 p.m. Taiden HalfDork
mad_machine wrote:
yes... they eventually gave up on the rear facing jumpseats.. I wonder how much fun those actually were?
I always wanted to get two brats , six people, and four paintball markers!
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Aug. 18, 2011 9:19 p.m. plance1 Dork
my second grade teacher had one, ahh I loved Mrs. Hugo!
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Aug. 18, 2011 9:29 p.m. Taiden HalfDork
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Aug. 18, 2011 10:45 p.m. Hocrest HalfDork
mad_machine wrote:
yes... they eventually gave up on the rear facing jumpseats.. I wonder how much fun those actually were?
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much fun!!!
I taught my GF to drive stick just so I could ride in the back finally.. At Soob meets, I would often give rides, and there was usually more people waiting when I returned....
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Aug. 18, 2011 11:24 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
Taiden wrote:
THe girl has a very zenlook about her. The boy just looks like a drowned rat
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Aug. 18, 2011 11:54 p.m. RexSeven SuperDork
Umm... that's a boy. You know how I know you haven't watched "My Name is Earl?"
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Aug. 19, 2011 12:08 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork
my bad then... we will do it this way. The one on the left is having a zen moment... the one on the right is having a wet moment
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Aug. 19, 2011 6:08 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
Did Slick ever sell his?
