Sholing Uteman

Well a couple of weeks back I had a deal with fellow USMB forum member Giles (SCOOBYDOO) and swapped my much loved MV1800 (BRAT) for a Rare GLF Hatchback. The GLF is surprisingly complete but there are a couple of little "O" clips that hold the parcel shelf in that are broken. They are plastic and I think they would have been a common breaking point ? Do any USMB members maybe have a "Parts" GLF or is there anybody who might be able to supply me with them ? The GLF is fitted with Giles,s fibreglass wings (Fenders) see here.. http://z15.invisionfree.com/Mv_Brat_Brumby/index.php?showtopic=2145&st=0last Heres a few pics.... "MO"

I am enjoying your thread, I imported one of those opening rear windows from the USA a few years back . Seems like they were an official Subaru item (made in California) see here.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/54046845@N07/7686114820/in/photolist-cHcma3-ed4W9C-dfimLn-dfio7N-dfikX8-cwFxP7-cwFmD5-dfijmk-dfikhp-bEiRrg-bHCbP8-bq9ghb-bsQGgJ-acMidv-acQ7uo-acQ72s-cWGy1N-cWGxTm-cWGymA-bFKyCe-dwWXS6-bFKyfK-cHczMU-dx3hY5-cHcoyY-cHcxtC-bHC73r-broVaU-d2Yeu3-d2YeB1-d2Yemy-d2Yexh-d2Yezw-d2YeDm-d2YerW-d2Yeqo-d2Yeom-d2Yevq-cHcvCs-d2YfmL-bFKyrM-dx3ihq-d2YfDm-cHcnNL-cHckmj-cwFtum-cwFr9W-cwFwgC-cwFvLf-cwFyVo-dzYhX8 and here.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/54046845@N07/6997077733/in/photolist-cHcma3-ed4W9C-dfimLn-dfio7N-dfikX8-cwFxP7-cwFmD5-dfijmk-dfikhp-bEiRrg-bHCbP8-bq9ghb-bsQGgJ-acMidv-acQ7uo-acQ72s-cWGy1N-cWGxTm-cWGymA-bFKyCe-dwWXS6-bFKyfK-cHczMU-dx3hY5-cHcoyY-cHcxtC-bHC73r-broVaU-d2Yeu3-d2YeB1-d2Yemy-d2Yexh-d2Yezw-d2YeDm-d2YerW-d2Yeqo-d2Yeom-d2Yevq-cHcvCs-d2YfmL-bFKyrM-dx3ihq-d2YfDm-cHcnNL-cHckmj-cwFtum-cwFr9W-cwFwgC-cwFvLf-cwFyVo-dzYhX8/ "MO"

I thought this forum was about Subaru,s? I come on here to read , enjoy and exchange info on Subaru,s, . If I wanted to read that sort of stuff I would join a manic depressive forum.... I am sure there is one out there if you care to search for it..... "MO"

Well over the weekend a few of our internet based club (www.mvbrumbybrat.co.uk) members got together here in England at JAPFEST ( a large show dedicated to all Japanese vehicles, not enough old stuff for my liking , but good to get there anyhow) . Here is few photos I thought you may appreciate .. "MO" first a video....

And if you are lucky enough to find that carpet... can you keep your eye open for the rubber version for me ? You see we wer'nt offered carpet over here and had the luxury of a rubber mat only... But I,d settle for a new one of those if ever its offered ! thanks "MO"

Thats right they put the steering wheel on the other side for you guys HAHA because Japan drives the same as ( and Australia and New Zealand and etc etc ) You may drive on the right side but we drive on the correct side (only Joking bye the way ) As for extras you got that we never.... How bout Turbo , Twin sun roof , power steering , air conditioning , opening rear window , seats in the back , etc etc.... I think it may have been the market the truck was aimed at ? Here it was the Farmer/man on the land whereas there (I believe) it was the RV/ lifestyle crew. Heres a brochure of an early MK2 "Hookback" truck "MO" http://www.flickr.com/photos/54046845@N07/7567132296/

This was our "BRAT" . As I said it was just a "pack" that was added after or at time of purchase. saying that... Most people (who know the truck at all, as many dont !) still call them collectivly "BRAT"s "MO" http://www.flickr.com/photos/54046845@N07/8357321865/

Yeah we had a choice of interior colours over here , Grey or Grey Of course we had another choice too..... take it or leave it "MO"

Surely thats a MK2 grill and tailgate handle ? Do you have the 2 chrome strips that run along the side of the MK1 under the door ? "MO"

Hey there, I too have just bought a 1980 MV1600 (BRAT to you) here in England . They are EXTREMELY rare here as most rusted away years ago . I am looking for a few bits as well. I need a plastic 4 wheel drive badge for the tailgate and both chrome strips that run along the sides under the door. You are more likely to find stuff over there , but if I can help ? just give me a shout "MO"

Also did you notice that there are no internal tie down rings on the internal sides of the bed. The "Finnish" longbed was made in Finland to get round a tax. Pickups had to have a bed that was a certain length and so they added about 20 inches to the length of the truck ! Strange but true. have a look here..... "MO" http://www.ooyyo.net/used-subaru-brat-for-sale/finland/c=CD5A2F7114D3854F111B806FBAD4355B8AAE1D6617F384/

Here in the UK our early MK2 Subaru Pickups (BRATS) had a Hookback type arrangment. There are not many left of this type over here so recently I bought one as a "project". Its a 1984 with the straight across grill and early steering wheel. Being a farmers truck it has low mileage (36,000) but it has had a hard life and the tinworm has got to it too. Was a BRAT with this type of back sold in the US ? "MO"

Great collection you have there SCOLE. Here in England we only ever got a Basic truck. There was a BRAT pack released but it just consisted of side stripes, Roobar, rollbar and rear tailight brush guards, Whereas in the US you got the lot ! Only thing I wasnt keen on was your Blue interiors LOL "MO"

Thanks for the offer But I am a strictly "as Brochure" man. Not into modifications or alterations Each to their own I suppose. "MO"

Hello from England ! I have been meaning to join your forum for a long while, but better late than never I suppose. I am a multiple MV1800 (and 1 MV1600) Owner . BRATs to you Guys and Brumbys to the Aussies. My wife swears I am addicted to them and I tend to agree . I look forward to reading through your forum and seeing what BRAT Stuff I can turn up . Here is a view of my backyard and the "junk" as the wife calls it, (I know she likes them really ) best wishes "MO"