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I now have a new battery and today I visited a nearby wreckers and managed to pick up an ignition switch (and a jack handle) for 10 bucks. Fitted it when I got home and it works perfectly! Lucky I didn't just go ahead and pay for a new one from Subaru.

David

Hi everyone I'm actually putting the dash back in now but I didn't wanna start a whole new thread. Anyway, I have a few queries I wouldn't mind sorting out before I go too far: 1. Does anyone know if the main wiring loom sits above the steering column or below it? I've got it above at the moment but...

Hahaha, don't worry guys, new wheels will not be a priority - plenty more to do before that! But when the time is right I am still tempted to join the cool gang and go for gold

Just a quick update. I got it started the other day. I had charged my battery thinking it would rule that out as an issue but I still couldn't get it to turn over. Engine moved by hand but starter would only click. I thought the starter was bad at first but turns out it was my battery. I borrowed on...

Awesome. I've not been able to source replacement old-style fusible links so now I know what I can use. Thanks guys.

David

Thanks Matt

How do you know what amperage to use? I've been following the thread on new generation fusible links on here but it's getting really complicated.

Cheers

David

Hi Guys

Anyone tried buying replacement fusible links recently? I've been trying to replace the ones in my Brumby but nobody here in Mackay seems to stock them. Just wondered if anyone had bought any recently and where from.

Cheers

David

Funny you should say that, Bennie. I have actually been toying with the idea of some sunraysia style rims sprayed gold. Must prioritise tho - get it up and running first.

cheers

David

Well, here it is painted. As you can see, I decided on red. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/thedaviddawson/The%20Brumby/Paintedfront.jpg http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/thedaviddawson/The%20Brumby/Paintedrear.jpg Got the dash all connected up and lights, blowers, wipers etc seem to w...

Hi everybody Been a while since I posted an update but I have made some progress. After much bogging, sanding, bogging, sanding etc, I finally got the Brumby ready for paint. I was thinking of having a go myself but a mate from work kindly stepped in. He used to be a panel beater so knows how to han...

I got an aerial for my Brumby in Autobarn for around 40 bucks. It's an aftermarket one and I think it just said Subaru Top Mount on the packet. The bracket is a slightly different angle but I just used my existing bracket which was fine - only my aerial was snapped. It also came with a new plastic t...

Yeah I think I'll have trouble making holes in the rubber. I do plan on getting the windscreen fitted rather than doing it myself so I would have just handed the rubber over. Now I'm not sure whether to try and cut the holes or get a genuine rubber with genuine holes!

David

This is from the same seller, Rotary Products New Old Car Company: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUBARU-BRUMBY-UTE-FRONT-WINDSHIELD-RUBBER-/130476728501?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6104e0b5 item no. 130476728501. I can see where the holes should roughly be, around where the holes in the wind...

Hi Guys I bought a windscreen rubber off ebay and I have just noticed that the 2 drain holes in the bottom are not cut out. Do you think I should attempt to cut them out myself (could be tricky) or will it be better to leave it? I don't wanna wreck the seal trying to cut them out but they must be th...

I really like the look of these "uglies" too. I don't think I've ever seen one in real life - just pics.

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I was thinking about what I could use in the cavities so I will definitely get some of that Lanotec. I reckon this car has been use around someone's farm for a couple of years - you wouldn't believe the amount of dirt and dust I've cleaned out of... everywhere! Def...

Thanks Hylton

No name for the ute yet but I do use the word bugger a lot lol.

Still excited about getting it up and running but there are some days when I think 'how is it in so many pieces when I brought it home as a whole car?!!!'

Just gotta keep at it.

David

Me again Found this underneath the trim around the tray. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/thedaviddawson/The%20Brumby/Traycornerhole.jpg Sorted now. http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/thedaviddawson/The%20Brumby/Traycornerwelded.jpg The worst rust is definitely around the firewall / unde...

Hey guys Here's a few pics of the new metal that's gone in so far... This is inside under the windscreen. Very tricky to get good access but I did the best I could. I figure messy welding is better than rust! http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/thedaviddawson/The%20Brumby/UnderwindscreenRHrepair...

Hi Everyone Just thought I'd share some pics of my rust with you. Back of cab / front of tray http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/thedaviddawson/The%20Brumby/Frontoftray2.jpg Windscreen corner http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/thedaviddawson/The%20Brumby/ScabunderRHwindscreen.jpg Hole in t...