sierraman Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 The paint underneath is has been brush painted on so after I remove the black I'll need to try thinners on the white. I think the wins and bonnet have been replaced and were originally red. I think I will probably end up respraying it in the spring when it starts to get a bit warmer.I managed to get the original exhaust welded back onto the car which has made the overall driving experience much more bearable, I also filled the tank with diesel which seemed to quieten down the sound of the engine, I think someone might have tried running it on veg before me.That car has got red diesel written all over it.
DodgyBastard Posted January 11, 2019 Author Posted January 11, 2019 Tomorrow I'm going to Durham to buy a car I've always wanted! Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Wish me luck! andy18s, Bucketeer, Lacquer Peel and 34 others 37
They_all_do_that_sir Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Slowly getting there! RJC_6443 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6447 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6448 by srblythe, on Flickr Tried a pressure washer which didn't do much towards removing it although after the paint got wet it was easier to peel off.Kinda looks like a cow Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk oldcars, Mally and jumpingjehovahs 3
greengartside Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Looking good! That replacement numberplate is pretty cool too, ironically better then the original which was pointlessly taken off it.It’s also a Preston registration ‘CW’ - which was the same as what was on there originally - ‘FR’! Angrydicky 1
Mrs6C Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Tomorrow I'm going to Durham to buy a car I've always wanted! Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Wish me luck!You'll want that sofa as well... anyone who has been to Texas will know what I mean... Kinda looks like a cow Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Yep... perhaps the paint job could be remodelled to make it look more like one? The brush paint would add the right kind of texture, too! These are Belted Galloways... a Scottish breed... Skizzer 1
somewhatfoolish Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Tried a pressure washer which didn't do much towards removing it although after the paint got wet it was easier to peel off.Maybe try a steam cleaner if you can get a go of one; they can shift well attached things if used irresponsibly so got to be worth a go?
sierraman Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Some sort of solvent will soften it enough to get it off.
DodgeRover Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Tomorrow I'm going to Durham to buy a car I've always wanted! Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Wish me luck!Is that the pair that have been on Facebook? Good luck! DodgyBastard 1
loserone Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 We're quite tied up at the minute, but I'll try to keep in touch with Jim to see if I can bump into you mid collection. The brat is literally over the hill from my house.
bangernomics Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Tomorrow I'm going to Durham to buy a car I've always wanted! Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Wish me luck!yeehaw
DodgyBastard Posted January 11, 2019 Author Posted January 11, 2019 We're quite tied up at the minute, but I'll try to keep in touch with Jim to see if I can bump into you mid collection. The brat is literally over the hill from my house. A lift from the train station if you've room for two passengers would be cool! I'll be arriving in Durham around 1030am but if you're tied up I'll get a taxi etc.
MorrisItalSLX Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Tomorrow I'm going to Durham to buy a car I've always wanted! Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Subaru by srblythe, on Flickr Wish me luck! A Subaru Brumby! Fantastic! My Dad's friend had one with WRX STI running gear shoehorned in it. It was lethal.
mk2_craig Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Looking good! That replacement numberplate is pretty cool too, ironically better then the original which was pointlessly taken off it. often happens! Presumably It's now down asNon transferable on the V5, otherwise you could offer it to the bloke who sold you it for $$$$.
Skizzer Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 These are Belted Galloways... a Scottish breed... Wow, American police cows. Cool. Subaru looks great! jumpingjehovahs, Mrs6C, LightBulbFun and 5 others 8
DodgyBastard Posted January 12, 2019 Author Posted January 12, 2019 The last digits on the old plate were rfr, I think he thought he could sell it to a roofing company or something, I think he'll be hanging onto it for a good while. Sent from my G3121 using Tapatalk Angrydicky, They_all_do_that_sir and mk2_craig 3
DodgeRover Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 RFR - reason for refusal? Ideal for an MOT place? LightBulbFun 1
Jim Bell Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Sorry I couldn't help out this morning man. As it turns out I'm not too grand anyway this morn so probs would have called off sick anyway. Brat looks amazing!
DodgyBastard Posted January 12, 2019 Author Posted January 12, 2019 Stopped off at Bavarian Retro on the way back home, the big 6 cylinder Mercedes is now tucked up inside drying out, I have no regrets about selling it. RJC_6454 by srblythe, on Flickr The Brat came with a pair of wings, original bumper and a set of steel wheels. RJC_6451 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6449 by srblythe, on Flickr It drives quite well, I really like it. This is definitely a keeper! Maybe...Probably! privatewire, egg, Jim Bergerac and 26 others 29
BavarianRetro Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Good to see you both again. I like the Brat. Rare, interesting car and all the better for not being a Visa convertible. Mrs6C and DodgyBastard 2
Mrs6C Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Good to see you both again. I like the Brat. Rare, interesting car and all the better for not being a Visa convertible. More rare... Sheefag, egg, drum and 6 others 9
Jim Bell Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 That really does look MEGA. I thought these were all ridiculous money these days. Love the multicoloured panels. And everything else!
Zelandeth Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Now that needs a proper onboard driving video done, preferably with good audio. Assume these used the same engines as the estates Subaru were selling around the same time? If so they should sound absolutely epic between the engine and gearbox whine in the lower gears. I was well dissapointed the first time I took an Impreza out and it had been smoothed out so much compared to the old 1.8DL that out neighbour used to have.
Lacquer Peel Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 They do sound great. You can adjust (up and down) the torsion bar suspension front and back with a ratchet by the way. DodgyBastard, Mr_Bo11ox and Sheefag 3
DodgyBastard Posted January 12, 2019 Author Posted January 12, 2019 Now that needs a proper onboard driving video done, preferably with good audio. Assume these used the same engines as the estates Subaru were selling around the same time? If so they should sound absolutely epic between the engine and gearbox whine in the lower gears. I was well dissapointed the first time I took an Impreza out and it had been smoothed out so much compared to the old 1.8DL that out neighbour used to have. This is the best I can do at the moment! Joey spud, Mrs6C, Jim Bell and 3 others 6
Lacquer Peel Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 It's a bloody 284, not a BRAT. Pedantry over, 284 isn't exactly a catchy model name. DodgyBastard and Sheefag 2
jonathan_dyane Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Shame I’m fairly sure I wouldn’t fit into one of these; I think they’re great.
dome Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Yas. Love these. Local farmers to me in SW Scotland were all over these when I was a lad. Good to see a survivor DodgyBastard 1
LessThanEqual Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Bit late and probably not much use to you, there is a red Sierra estate in Windleys, Tattershall if you're desperate for bits. 1.6 IIRC. DodgyBastard 1
Joey spud Posted January 12, 2019 Posted January 12, 2019 Well bought that man.It's good to see another Brat/Brumby/MV284 on here. This is my one that I have owned for six years and spent way too much time and money on. They are a happy,willing little truck and men of a certain age will often come over and chat about once having a Tamiya remote controled one as a kid. My one has a cherry bomb rear box fitted for a more fruity burble. Alas it is currently sorned as she needs some galloping rot on the sills attending to and the oil burning knocking engine swapping for a nice fresh one I have sitting up the shed. Burnside, Dirk Diggler, egg and 12 others 15
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