A little treat for Brumby lovers
A little treat for Brumby lovers
Hi all,
I am just posting this quickly before I run out the door, but here are some photos of a 1989 Subaru Brumby utility which I am in the process of building up and restoring to as-new condition. The only modifications I have planned are to fit a factory air conditioning system and a factory power assisted steering system. As you can see, I have fitted a sound system. The only other thing I will be thinking of is window tinting.
If anybody is interested I can post up some pictures when I've had some work done to it, but this won't be for a little while.
(Spare tyre is original!)
(Yes, odometer is correct!)
I am just posting this quickly before I run out the door, but here are some photos of a 1989 Subaru Brumby utility which I am in the process of building up and restoring to as-new condition. The only modifications I have planned are to fit a factory air conditioning system and a factory power assisted steering system. As you can see, I have fitted a sound system. The only other thing I will be thinking of is window tinting.
If anybody is interested I can post up some pictures when I've had some work done to it, but this won't be for a little while.
(Spare tyre is original!)
(Yes, odometer is correct!)
- justincase41
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Very nice, I like your style. minimal mods and as-new condition. Just abit of trim and a dent or two to take out now by the looks. Amazingly low kms!
Reminds me of a Brumby that came up forsale on Ebay a few years ago. Had 6kms on the odo I think. It was bought brand new and driven straight into a shed then left for 20+ years under a cover for some reason.
Reminds me of a Brumby that came up forsale on Ebay a few years ago. Had 6kms on the odo I think. It was bought brand new and driven straight into a shed then left for 20+ years under a cover for some reason.
EZ30 L series - Monsterwagon
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
- subybrumby
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Yes, I remember that. Although the one I remember had about 250klms on it and was then warehoused in a shed.
This one looks tidy but (no offence) I just don't really like the beige..Would have been nice if they (Subaru) had been a little bit more adventurous and arty and brought out some more daring colours and trims.
This one looks tidy but (no offence) I just don't really like the beige..Would have been nice if they (Subaru) had been a little bit more adventurous and arty and brought out some more daring colours and trims.
This car came out of my extended family. There are a lot of little things that need to happen to it - of which removal of pre-existing dings is a high priority. My focus thus far has been getting the EA81 into better condition and breaking it in a little - the car had 10 892 on the odometer when I got it. The fact that it is in really good condition as it is makes me even more motivated to hold onto it for a long time to come.TOONGA wrote:where did you find this little beauty
a very nice and tidy brumby
well done and I take it you won't have much work to do
Definitely not this car.justincase41 wrote:ahh this one popped up in Ararat, Vic a year or two ago from memory
Thanks. I feel that this car needs to be kept as original as possible, and I plan to take the best care of it that I can. When I wash this car, give the tonneau TLC and park it in the sun it looks unbelievably shiny and new. I have replacement trim and a new front bumper bar sitting at home but I haven't fitted them yet. Body work will come, as a student I have limited financials to pursue everything straight up.AndrewT wrote:Very nice, I like your style. minimal mods and as-new condition. Just abit of trim and a dent or two to take out now by the looks. Amazingly low kms!.
Unfortunately the low kms actually caused a lot of problems with seals going and the engine having to be pulled out etc. The EGR valve and carburettor both gave trouble which made the vehicle completely undriveable. Now I have a car that really has heaps of get up and go (who said these were gutless?) but currently has a slightly unstable idle and a few other little things. I plan to run some Upper Engine Cleaner through it in the hope that it will fix things a little especially after the EGR trouble.
Now that you mention it...I'm planning to purchase a few cans of matt black spray paint as a solution to the beige problem... Being serious, I personally love the beige colour.subybrumby wrote:Yes, I remember that. Although the one I remember had about 250klms on it and was then warehoused in a shed.
This one looks tidy but (no offence) I just don't really like the beige..
I'm also curious to know why? To get more "go" from the engine?steptoe wrote:Funny how after today I been wondering why I have sytematically removed air con from 3 subies in a row
Not for sale I'm afraid!! I am also keeping an eye on the build threads although I will be keeping this original. On a side note, is the rear suspension in these things adjustable?T'subaru wrote:Nice rig. Shopping for one myself...a bit influenced by certian peoples build threads...last rig I want to aquire
How much would a vehicle like this be worth?
- brumbyrunner
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In the centre of the torsion bar housing, screwing in from the top, is a bolt that adjusts the preload on the torsion bar, effectively lowering and raising the rear of the car.
Nice ute, is it an '89 model?
Aircon & p/s will make it very nice to drive but suck some power. Get it back by replacing the complete exhaust system with something more free flowing. Unfortunately that'll make it noisier but also rev out that much better.
Nice ute, is it an '89 model?
Aircon & p/s will make it very nice to drive but suck some power. Get it back by replacing the complete exhaust system with something more free flowing. Unfortunately that'll make it noisier but also rev out that much better.
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- AlpineRaven
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Totally mint condition!!!!!!!!
In these days now old cars which has been stored somewhere are popping up now...
Awesome find mate
Cheers
AP
In these days now old cars which has been stored somewhere are popping up now...
Awesome find mate
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
- steptoe
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Red Brumby A/C developed a leak, I was too cheap to pay anyone to fix. Put a 16 kilo bullbar on, removed 6 or 7 kilo bumper bar and 8 kilos of A/C stuff to make up the gain.
The L Series worked sometimes good, other times not, less crap under the bonnet with all bits removed.
White Brumby had a/c in the way of a head retension and drier leaked so it all went out too
The L Series worked sometimes good, other times not, less crap under the bonnet with all bits removed.
White Brumby had a/c in the way of a head retension and drier leaked so it all went out too
Whats the tiny 1 2 and 3 on the speedo for?
Is it to indicate what gear you should be in at certain speeds?
Because 40 in first gear seems a little extreme hehe, my L Series 5 speed starts to make a whining noise (only in first and reverse) after 20km/h - 2000RPM let alone 40km/h (don't think I have ever gone past 25 in first)
Is it to indicate what gear you should be in at certain speeds?
Because 40 in first gear seems a little extreme hehe, my L Series 5 speed starts to make a whining noise (only in first and reverse) after 20km/h - 2000RPM let alone 40km/h (don't think I have ever gone past 25 in first)
* 1990 L Series Sportswagon (Daily Driver)
* WTB 1982-84 MY 4WD Wagon (Any Condition)
* WTB 1982-84 MY 4WD Wagon (Any Condition)
- brumbyrunner
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that is one super clean looking brumby and only 20,000km on it, thats unreal! the A/C sounds like a good idea too. have you taken it out off road yet? you would be suprised at where these things will go. my friends still cant belive some of the places i have taken my old MY wagon. good luck with this ute, she's a keeper