78 Brat: note of thanks to Biffanyus

[Skip]

I went and picked up Tommy's Brat today.

 

Little over a hundred and twenty five mile drive to the storage facility from his place.

 

She drove like a dream, even though we had white out snow in some places, sunshine in others.

 

Before we left, I put a new T stat in her and used a stick to hold open the choke as the element is bad or....

 

Tommy is one kewl dude, a pleasure to deal with, and I sure hope he stays connected

with our community after he moves back to Fla.

 

Just have to say thanks and props to such a great guy and a nice Brat that has seen it's last snow fall

for as long as I own it - which will be a long time.

 

Thanks again mate, happy holly daze

and good luck with the move.

[ShawnW]

I 2nd that, every time I have sold him something hes been a class act about it.

[coylethebarbarian]

I'll throw in my vote for Tommy...one cool guy...I bought his '82 Brat and I'll say he was a pleasure to deal with, A+ in all areas...hope he stays connected with us as well....and anyone that has a Brat they wish to sell in Fl...let this man know and give him a deal! I can't wait to continue the work he started on the '82!

 

Oh, and Skip...I give you 2 thumbs up as well...I saw the '78 and drooled...did not know he had that one for sale until I commited to the '82, not that I am not happy with it...I am it is just that the Brat you snagged is NICE...you do not see to many of those years left....glad someone took it that will take care of it...

 

Later, Shane

[Skip]

Thanks Shane. You got a mighty fine deal on the EA82 82. Good luck with it.

 

I have already committed to getting the 78 squirted professionally.

 

She will take her place as one of my pride and joys

in my pride of Brats.(5 1/2 and counting)

 

She even has a tow hitch for towing the Brat gokart (1/2) on it's trailer.

 

Wish they could be the same color but I can't bring myself to change either

from their factory colors.

 

Happy Holly Daze to all

[Seahag1978]

Skip.

Is that the same Brat go-kart that was advertised on the postcard "Win a Brat You Lucky Devil??

[bajavwnsoobnut]

There is a Vid floating around with the Skipper Piloting his gocart @ Carlisle....

 

 

and I agree with Skip about Biffanyus all the engine parts that I had sent him he has been professional and straight forward with me as I have been with him and Skip you now posses something that I have even handled I think lol (either cam and followers and/or pistons)

[Skip]

Mary, Haven't seen that particular postcard. I fished this unit out of the Bay of E(vil)

a couple years ago.

Still all original (including decals) but the engine is a bit tired.

I just bought a brand new Subaru (Robins) 8.5 HP OHV lump for it.

 

Hopefully see it and the Tommy Brat at Calisle this year.

It would be my esteemed pleasure to give you a ride in either.

 

Jason, I did get some engine parts but the parts you speak of (cam followers) probably went to

Shane. He bought Tommy's 82 with the EA82 in it.

[bajavwnsoobnut]

Mary, Haven't seen that particular postcard. I fished this unit out of the Bay of E(vil)

a couple years ago.

Still all original (including decals) but the engine is a bit tired.

I just bought a brand new Subaru (Robins) 8.5 HP OHV lump for it.

 

Hopefully see it and the Tommy Brat at Calisle this year.

It would be my esteemed pleasure to give you a ride in either.

 

Jason, I did get some engine parts but the parts you speak of (cam followers) probably went to

Shane. He bought Tommy's 82 with the EA82 in it.

all said engine parts are for a EA-71 so might be in the motor as we speak lol

[Skip]

Thanks Jason but this kind of throws me

 

"cam and followers"

 

 

Now you either mean "lifters" or

 

you and Tommy have developed a

new style OHC EA71? ;^)

 

and yes there are extra cams and lifter assemblies

in the parts stash

but only one piston?

 

The engine runs real sweet.......

 

now that

the choke is held open with

a bit of a locust tree

 

- there is a carb and manifold

in the stash - hoping the choke element is good

 

Need to do some trouble shootin'

to see why the auto choke

is not opening -

and please, I will not

convert to a manual choke.

A Weber DGAV maybe ?

 

Does anybody know where the "Y" pipe

develops cracks?

(still has the heat shields

so I can't see where the break is).

Once again I thank yins for all the input

 

Happy Holly Daze

[bajavwnsoobnut]

yes I ment lifters :-p sorry I bounce between terms alot considering that is what a lifter is lol it just follows along the cam profile lol

 

and don't ask me about the single piston cause I sent 4 of them over

[biffanyus]

Thanks all Im in Fl and enjoying Xmas. I hope everyone else is as well. Well I need to find a car, newer for now like a 90s Toyota or something. I do have a lead on a 79 Subaru wagon, looks to be in decent shape but I cant do a project now. I wish I could. Anyone looking to donate a nice gen1 brat in the south???? I miss my 78 brat. That was going to be my baby. Skip, I know shes in good hands. Thanks all for the nice comments. I hope to have my dream gen 1 brat someday again. Later.......

[biffanyus]

Hey Skip, you still around??? You selling the 78 brat I sold you by chance? I would love to buy her back. If not oh well. Please send me pics of her if shes all dittied up with new paint. Email me pics at tbag1331@yahoo.com. Thanks........