dfoyl Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Couple of random cosmetic questions on a quiet day for the LHD guys: (1) Were the '83 Brat's available with the metal (chrome) full bumper in the US ? I know the 84+ Brat's had the plastic-coated bumpers, but I'd like full-size metal rear bumper to match my front '83 bumper. (2) My RHD Brumby/Brat has the basic vinyl floor & door panels. Subaru only put a map pocket on the drivers (RIGHT) side (the touring wagons got it on both sides, but the doorskins are different shape and most wagons got carpet). Logically US units should had got the map pocket on the drivers (LEFT) side...Is this the case ? Thanks for any input Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 1) I think they were the black metal rear bumpers only. 2) that might depend on whether the car is a GL or DL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 my 82 brat has a chrome rear bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfoyl Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 my 82 brat has a chrome rear bumper Got a photo Jon ? Thanks! Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 yes, but its kind of a bad one. the brat looks better now:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 As far as I know all 82's had the chrome, and some 83 dl's got them, Both my driver and passenger side in all the Brats I've had have had the plastic "pocket" on them, all of mine were gl tho. Look for two door or hatch door panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I pulled my map pocket off and put it on the passenger door a bit further back so I could fit my 6.5" door speakers. http://offroadingsubarus.com/images/subaru_indoor_speakerbox_fitted.jpg Mines a 89 Brumby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfoyl Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Thanks for all the replies guys, looks like I'll be hitting a few JY's when I'm in the States come April... Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Thanks for all the replies guys, looks like I'll be hitting a few JY's when I'm in the States come April... Dean. Don't forget to grab one of those "BRAT 1800" stickers from a tailgate while your there! And what ever other US only badges and stickers they have.. eheh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Don't forget to grab one of those "BRAT 1800" stickers from a tailgate while your there! And what ever other US only badges and stickers they have.. eheh I don't think he'll be finding any "BRAT 1800" badges here, we got "BRAT 4WD" badging as opposed to the "1800 4WD" overseas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 If you're coming up here, what's the chance of you bringing a Brumby tailgate badge? I'd love to really make people think with a de-hatched Hatch (since I can't sell it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfoyl Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 I don't know for sure if they made a "Brumby" tailgate badge - mine just says SUBARU I do recall seeing one in an advertisement, but I can't say for sure if they were a regular production item. Maybe the earlier models - phizinza would know. Brumby's aren't over-common at JY's here. We just have plenty of wagons and the occasional coupe - no hatches. Oh, and lots of EA82 wagons. Even Vortex's (XTs) are hard to find...I've never seen an XT6. The only badge I know different, is the one 86bratman mentions. Ed (edrach) was looking for one for me when I got my rear discs from him I'll also check my local dealer in case they do have some badges still... Dean. If you're coming up here, what's the chance of you bringing a Brumby tailgate badge? I'd love to really make people think with a de-hatched Hatch (since I can't sell it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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