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Old 03-11-2014, 03:58 PM   #1
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SUBARU BRAT! "AM I NUTS"

OK sold the Sami!!

And have decided to build a more friendly daily drivable,better mpg, expedition rig...
Thinking on the lines of this

Have found a few good candidates...
This ones a CLEAN 1982

1.8 4wd high/low 4speed avg 25-30mpg with ac and factory canopy/jump seats. I'm thinking mild lift (3inches), custom bumpers, custom rear rack for storage, small arb fridge with stove for day trips, that will be towed behind Vatonka!
Am I nuts or what? Let me know what ya think
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Old 03-11-2014, 04:24 PM   #2
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Re: SUBARU BRAT!

Do it. The shell is a big plus IMO, since they're probably hard to find anymore.

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Old 03-11-2014, 05:32 PM   #3
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Re: SUBARU BRAT! "AM I NUTS"

That's a cool Brat! Looks in nice shape. Back in the 80s I had one of the early Subaru AWD wagons, probably from the 70s, complete with front brush guard. Wish I still had it! I'm on my sixth Subie now.
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Old 03-11-2014, 05:43 PM   #4
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Re: SUBARU BRAT!

You're not nuts. That's a great toad. Grab that first one if you can, it's SWEET!!!

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Old 03-11-2014, 06:05 PM   #5
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Re: SUBARU BRAT! "AM I NUTS"

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You're not nuts. That's a great toad. Grab that first one if you can, it's SWEET!!!

That one isn't for sale :grin: thats the look I'm going for.
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:12 PM   #6
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Re: SUBARU BRAT! "AM I NUTS"

I'm sooooo OCD its not even funny can't stop myself from buying and selling :mrgreen:
I NEED HELP!!
This totally what I'm aiming towards

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Old 03-11-2014, 07:06 PM   #7
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I used to spend a lot of time in this forum: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/

Great score on the Brat. Do it

Part of getting wifey to agree to the SMB purchase was getting rid of two 1978 4WD wagons. I've also had a 79 sedan, an 87 Loyale, and a 99 Outback. Great cars, especially the older ones.
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Old 03-11-2014, 08:18 PM   #8
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Here's one: http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/4364909637.html

Looks rough but maybe you could fix it up some, flip it for a nicer one.

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Here's one: http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/4364909637.html

Looks rough but maybe you could fix it up some, flip it for a nicer one.

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Old 03-12-2014, 10:52 AM   #10
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I think you're nuts. of course anyone who spend big bucks on an SMB is nuts, so you are on the right forum.

Have fun with your Brat. I had fun with mine.

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