FlyB0y Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I just LOVE my brat I was just getting done doing some plumbing at the church building yesterday and Eric, a guy from New Zealand that is going to the local University (and our "college" study group) happened to be there and saw me putting back my tools in the brat and asked "Hey .. is that your Brumby? Some guys just came here to take pictures of it!" He's a kewl guy ... he tells people (because of his accent) "I don't come with sub-titles, so sorry if you have a hard time understanding me .." :-p Well, anyway, it was neat having my Brat called a Brumby :cool: I wonder how hard it would be to get some "Brumby" vinyl graphics for my car ... that would really make people here in the states curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangster Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I've seen some real cool decals for the Brumby here in Australia - they'd definately be a custom job nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 I've seen some real cool decals for the Brumby here in Australia - they'd definately be a custom job nowadays Kewl! any Pics? I might make some or have them made by a local sign shop if I can get a good example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangster Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 http://www.motorvationgraphics.com/client/index.php?ClientID=40 There is some I can find quickly - I will have a better look later. I don't have any photos myself sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Anyone know what the first gen brats were called over here? I get people chatting to me about the almighty brumby power etc etc, When the only identification on my '81 is 4wd, Subaru. The model its registered as is simply '1800'. Sorry about the Hi-Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasucks Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Anyone know what the first gen brats were called over here?I get people chatting to me about the almighty brumby power etc etc, When the only identification on my '81 is 4wd, Subaru. The model its registered as is simply '1800'. Sorry about the Hi-Jack WEren't they called like MPV or something to that effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 As far as I know there Brumbies. 70's or 80's, all Brumbies. Although my 89 Brumby doesn't have any thing on/in it that has brumby written on it, it just says "Subaru Pick-up Truck" on the compliance plate. I like Brat better personally, it sounds tougher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 As far as I know there Brumbies. 70's or 80's, all Brumbies. Although my 89 Brumby doesn't have any thing on/in it that has brumby written on it, it just says "Subaru Pick-up Truck" on the compliance plate. I like Brat better personally, it sounds tougher. that's TOO funny!! I think that "brumby" sounds alot tougher ... I mean, when I think of "brat" I imagine a whinney little kid that is throwing a fit ... and doesn't "brumby" mean a wild horse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangster Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 WEren't they called like MPV or something to that effect? I think you are refrerring to "MV". I have seen this designation used in the UK for Brumbies. It's possible MV referred to early Brumby and MY to later Brumby - I am unsure. that's TOO funny!! I think that "brumby" sounds alot tougher ... I mean, when I think of "brat" I imagine a whinney little kid that is throwing a fit ... and doesn't "brumby" mean a wild horse? Correct - Brumbies are wild horses. They are in Australia anyways. I agree - I think Brumby is a better name. A curious name.. "Brat" - Wonder what the reasoning is behind it. Having said that I prefer "Legacy" to Australia's "Liberty". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 I think you are refrerring to "MV". I have seen this designation used in the UK for Brumbies. It's possible MV referred to early Brumby and MY to later Brumby - I am unsure. Correct - Brumbies are wild horses. They are in Australia anyways. I agree - I think Brumby is a better name. A curious name.. "Brat" - Wonder what the reasoning is behind it. Having said that I prefer "Legacy" to Australia's "Liberty". Yeah, "Brat" isn't really a BAD name, just not a tough sounding name (IMO) ... and it lends to things like "Oh! what a CUTE lil brat youy have ..." (that is untill you take the SAME parking space as their Honda Civic) "Oh, sorry I didn't see it there...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I think you are refrerring to "MV". I have seen this designation used in the UK for Brumbies. It's possible MV referred to early Brumby and MY to later Brumby - I am unsure. The were sold as an MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) in certain countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 The were sold as an MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) in certain countries. Kewl! I will have to see if I can find some pics of graphics like that and have them made ... or maybe I will just make some stencils and then paint them and if they get scratched off, I can just spray them on again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 wernt they imported as RV's in the US? Brumby has a wosie sound to it, thats all. Brats a more harsh sounding word. I don't really mind. I don't like a few of the people on AUSubaru so I hang out here more, thats why I refer to it as the Brat. makes it easier to newbies to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 wernt they imported as RV's in the US? Brumby has a wosie sound to it, thats all. Brats a more harsh sounding word. I don't really mind. I don't like a few of the people on AUSubaru so I hang out here more, thats why I refer to it as the Brat. makes it easier to newbies to understand. I've got it!! I'll get something made that says "MPV Brute" I think "Brute" sounds best of all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 My sales lit and owner's manuals for '78 and '79 refer to the Brat as the Brat, BRAT, MV, Multi-purpose vehicle, and open utility vehicle. Hope this helps more than it confuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangster Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 My sales lit and owner's manuals for '78 and '79 refer to the Brat as the Brat, BRAT, MV, Multi-purpose vehicle, and open utility vehicle. Hope this helps more than it confuses Just confirms we are ALL right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyboy Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I was under the impression, that in New Zealand anyway, the first gen utes (70's) were called a BRAT and the 2nd gen (80's and 90's) was a BRUMBY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Subenstien Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Is BRUMBY an acrynim for anything like Bidrive Recreational All Terrain aka BRAT or Multy Purpose Vehicle aka MPV ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangster Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Is BRUMBY an acrynim for anything like Bidrive Recreational All Terrain aka BRAT or Multy Purpose Vehicle aka MPV ect Nup - Brumby is just that. Its a wild horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I was under the impression, that in New Zealand anyway, the first gen utes (70's) were called a BRAT and the 2nd gen (80's and 90's) was a BRUMBY. Ahk awesome. Both rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyboy Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hey Waimaks, have you seen that Gen 1 Brat for sale on Tardeme, it's down in Lawrence (Otago), starting at $150! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Subaru/Other/auction-47227778.htm Kinda tempted really ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ah crud. My internet has been down for the last week.. I probably wouldn't have been able to get it anyway but damn! Those mags looked sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyboy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 No bids on it, this time around.. if i was a little closer to Lawrence, I'd gone and picked it up for a future project i think. Although i already have my next project lined up :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Yeah, I would like a parts car.... But its not even on the same island at the moment for me so a tad much for a parts car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 No bids on it, this time around.. if i was a little closer to Lawrence, I'd gone and picked it up for a future project i think. Although i already have my next project lined up :-\ Looks like Rob from Cromwell auto recyclers made an unsuccessful bid on it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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