1GenBrat Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 hi all, I'm new here and just got my hands on my friends brat. He found it in Oklahoma but joined the air force. So i decided to buy it from him and try to get it running! I've been looking for parts for about 3 months now, and realized just how difficult it is to find them. So any help from the forums would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Nice looking brat. What parts are you looking for?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GenBrat Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 thanks, im looking for a new tailgate, the one it has is all rusted out, a passenger side mirror, driver tail light. I'm sure there are other parts, but those are the most critical right now. I've been looking online and cant find anything. Is there a good place to find parts for these things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 the forsale section on this forum is going to be your best bet, you might get lucky on ebay. rockauto usually has mechanical parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Basically be prepared to wait. Parts come up in waves it seems. Some months dry and then boom. Just remember, you have a pretty old Brat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GenBrat Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 hmm ok thanks for the help, i do enjoy the rust, gives it a lot of character! all i need to do it get it wired correctly. Apparently the owner broke the key in the ignition, bought a new side ignition and spliced it in. Now the voltage reg over heats and is melting the wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholing Uteman Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffanyus Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Nice England brat for sure mate!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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