New Brumby...finally

[octopusenvy]

Gday subbie owners and wanabes, finally im the owner of a cracker brumby. Was keen on another, think its the nicest i seen (it was actually a brat!), but this one was a bargain and that one wasnt (2700bux more, nearly double the price!). Anyhow, thought id flick up some pix. Im keen to do a wheel conversion, as i have good multifit 4stud rims, but its quite the hassle. Might sell those and find a good set of 15s...but wud prefer my 17s.

This brumby is pretty mint. The body has some stone chips, but no rust...none. Nearly all moldings and rubber are not only there but in great shape (most replaced when repainted 3yrs ago). The engine has had a complete rebuild, new water and oil pump, new rings, pistons, bearings, belts, wiring, etc. New cv joints front and rear. 3 of 4 new tyres, 4th is good. Came with a decent canopy, which i hope to make a mint one from it and the one i have.

Just drove it 7hrs back home, went sweet the whole time. Got 480kms out of 40lt, so 11km/ltr, not bad for driving 100-110. Now looking for a tonneau hard or soft for the tray along with another set of rims. The odometer reads 243000, but it drives like 2430. Thinking to lift 2inches (i think u can lift them individually on each wheel, says the manual?), put spots and possibly a smaller bullbar on, which i have.

So comment away, always interested in opinions and suggestions ;D...

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[octopusenvy]

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more ( WILL THE MODERATOR PLEASE MAKE THESE APPEAR???!!)

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interior is mint, aside from tearing in drivers seat. will either replace or put seat covers on, but its comfortable enough. No rust in the floor, its been rustproofed....

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[octopusenvy]

all in all a good buy at 3g, dont u think? The $5500, 1992brat isnt really for sale, though the guy may try later on. It was a lot of dosh for me, too much, though it was a nice one.

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[DRFVDR]

yeah i think u need to read this

http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php?topic=147.0

tells u how to post pics onlne

my new brumby should be here next week

it is between ch ch and palmy

[Joker]

yea I only have authority to delete (not approve) attachments

[DRFVDR]

I think it is more to do with size of storage

if everybody wanted to store their pics on here then they host would need a large amount of storage which = money

where as their is heaps of storage places already out there

Your choice

Me wont hold my breath

[funkytown]

 octopusenvy said:

thanks for the thread on posting, but why should i have to upload to some site, then transfer from there to here?? why cant i just take the picture and then upload it here without the extra step? Because that would be too easy. All i know is that if it says a Moderator will approve the photos, then that should bloody well happen. And so i wait....

easy tiger.. not usually many foly up at 2.15 in the morning, its done now

[octopusenvy]

easy tiger.. not usually many foly up at 2.15 in the morning, its done now

Thanks for that! I wasnt expecting immediate action, just hoping eventual action. turns out you're quick az! And i do understand the comment about space = money, which does make sense. ill consider using links, but it is still quicker and easier to just take the pics then upload small sized ones. Cheers guys.

[Johnnynz]

Awesome looking Brumby mate, nice buy.

Im quite jealious tbh, I still want one but I dont have the room or time to work on it atm.

[Old Skool Subbie]

Great to see you finally got a good one

once i get some good income again i will go buy a tidy 1 to replace my one

[DRFVDR]

yeah that tht looks friggin awesome,i did see that on trade me well out of my price range, I have a similiar one coming should be here next week

It is a 90 halo roof model,that needs a wee bit of work but i hope it will look as nice when finished

[Old Skool Subbie]

 DRFVDR said:

yeah that tht looks friggin awesome,i did see that on trade me well out of my price range, I have a similiar one coming should be here next week

It is a 90 halo roof model,that needs a wee bit of work but i hope it will look as nice when finished

its actually not a halo but is called the Brumby GL Sports released for 1990 still has targa tops. Halo model dis continued in Dec 1986.

[DRFVDR]

Oh ok

but like no difference though right

[Old Skool Subbie]

 DRFVDR said:

Oh ok

but like no difference though right

It just says Brumby GL Sports released for 1990 comes with standard features of twin sun roof, sports seats and steel spoked wheels

[DRFVDR]

oh ok thnx

soundslike a name change by good old SNZ

like the leone-omega one

mmmm wonder if i can bet BRAT signage

[Old Skool Subbie]

There was a special brat pack option avaible from june 92. had padded roll bar with mounting points for spot lights, matching nudge bar on front, chrome tow bar, colourful side graphics, white wheels

the leone name was changed because big managering director of subaru NZ didnt like leone so changed the name to omega. also had the subaru REX called the subaru Ace if i remember right?

[octopusenvy]

hey all, thanks for the posts and the complements. she's a great lil ute. got some ideas, but been flat out working at sea so no time ashore to do anything! amazing how many subi owners past and present recognise the brumby, wave, honk or stop me already!

will post comments or changes or pics as they occur...

[DRFVDR]

 Old Skool Subbie said:

There was a special brat pack option avaible from june 92. had padded roll bar with mounting points for spot lights, matching nudge bar on front, chrome tow bar, colourful side graphics, white wheels

the leone name was changed because big managering director of subaru NZ didnt like leone so changed the name to omega. also had the subaru REX called the subaru Ace if i remember right?

which means I should be able to source the roll bar and nudge bar from Subaru nz then SWEEETTTT

[Old Skool Subbie]

 DRFVDR']

[quote name='Old Skool Subbie said:

There was a special brat pack option avaible from june 92. had padded roll bar with mounting points for spot lights, matching nudge bar on front, chrome tow bar, colourful side graphics, white wheels

the leone name was changed because big managering director of subaru NZ didnt like leone so changed the name to omega. also had the subaru REX called the subaru Ace if i remember right?

/quote]

which means I should be able to source the roll bar and nudge bar from Subaru nz then SWEEETTTT

Maybe? if still avaible? production finished in 1993 for brumby :'(

[octopusenvy]

 DRFVDR']

[quote name='Old Skool Subbie said:

There was a special brat pack option avaible from june 92. had padded roll bar with mounting points for spot lights, matching nudge bar on front, chrome tow bar, colourful side graphics, white wheels

the leone name was changed because big managering director of subaru NZ didnt like leone so changed the name to omega. also had the subaru REX called the subaru Ace if i remember right?

/quote]

which means I should be able to source the roll bar and nudge bar from Subaru nz then SWEEETTTT

i think you'd b quite lucky to find these...but best of luck. ive seen the brumby/brat that XTsubbie was talking about...pretty mint...pretty expensive, if u can even find one. he's seen the pics i sent him, but its a real nice brat, one of a kind in nz id say. no roll bar, but TUF DEK liner, which is pretty damn useful for avoiding rust in the tray!

im about to get a dude to whip up a soft tonneau, as i cant seem to source one elsewhere. if anyone knows of one going....id even consider a trade for a canopy (have a spare).

cheers.

[DRFVDR]

I am gonna build a hard tonneau for mine I think.make it open on air rams or somefin

[octopusenvy]

 DRFVDR said:

I am gonna build a hard tonneau for mine I think.make it open on air rams or somefin

oh yeah? id b keen as for one of them, wanna make2? maybe keep the mold for the size, if ur using fiberglass, press another one? i dont need air rams, just a stick will do, so long as it cud lock!

otherwise i have to buy a soft tonneau, which is ok, but not fully secure...