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by sholinguteman
Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Rumbl1n
Topic: Big red brumby
Replies: 79
Views: 36122

Been following this thread with interest , normally I am an "as brochure" sort of bloke and keep my trucks stock standard.(probably because I am not the best mechanic in the world) But I must admit I do like the look of that :-). Where was that laser cut kit advertised ? I am sure a few other MVBrum...
by sholinguteman
Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: What did you do to improve your soobie today
Replies: 1328
Views: 417229

Well i dont know if its "improve" but I hope so , stripped the inside of my truck to give it a good clean and now I am trying to source some rubber bushes to fix my standard Brumby sloppy stick syndrome:shock:. Can anybody point me in the right direction for those ? thanks "MO" http://i235.photobuck...
by sholinguteman
Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:49 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: MVBrumbyBRAT photo album on FLICKR
Replies: 0
Views: 932

MVBrumbyBRAT photo album on FLICKR

Heres an album that I have been compiling on Flickr. Covering MV1800,s Brumbys and BRATS. I,d sure be gratefull if any of you blokes felt like contributing;). cheers "MO" http://www.flickr.com/groups/1942557@N22/ and oh yes.. heres my 2 trucks http://www.flickr.com/photos/54046845@N07/7226028024/in/...
by sholinguteman
Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:41 am
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: EA81 Brumby Valve clearance
Replies: 10
Views: 6013

Over here they use OFFSIDE and NEARSIDE from the drivers seat , offside being passengers side and nearside the drivers side. (thats assuming your not driving a left hand drive ) LOL "MO"
by sholinguteman
Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:38 am
Forum: EA Brakes, Suspension, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Brumby Lift Kit first time - Part 2 (with photos)
Replies: 16
Views: 19091

Bottom line... would you recommend this kit ? have you had it out on the road yet ? like to see a few more pics if possible and oh yes... Happy new year :-) "MO"
by sholinguteman
Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:10 am
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: Toowoomba Car Show
Replies: 12
Views: 4817

Good Pics ;) Gee I love utes. but which one ? Brumby , 34 Ford , FJ.... Id have the bloody lot if I could LOL , heres me doing something sort of similar..... "MO"

http://www.youtube.com/user/montbrehain ... uBGKlpdRk4
by sholinguteman
Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:45 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: English Brumbys at a JAPFEST
Replies: 5
Views: 1574

English Brumbys at a JAPFEST

Thought that maybe some of you Brumby owners may be interested ?

http://z15.invisionfree.com/Mv_Brat_Bru ... ic=725&hl=
by sholinguteman
Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:39 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Rebuilding my Hitachi tomorrow
Replies: 60
Views: 11024

Enjoyed (if thats the right word?) following this thread. So many do,s and donts but very informative. My truck runs really fast on tickover and adjust as I might it wont change. And I have manually pulled the butterfly closed but it still ticks over fast. (wear maybe ?) Although its an Hitachi I do...
by sholinguteman
Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:35 am
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: How to: Replace MY shifter bushes (photos)
Replies: 22
Views: 13100

So thats why my gearstick feels like a spoon stuck in a bowl of custard:-D.. Thanks for posting this , now all i have to do is find some bushes this side of the world LOL "MO"
by sholinguteman
Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:05 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Subaru Expansion News
Replies: 6
Views: 1666

Sounds like a good move but I hope they dont export em , I mean would you buy a car made in China ? (or India ;) LOL "MO"
by sholinguteman
Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: Contact a Moderator
Topic: MVBRUMBYBRAT forum
Replies: 3
Views: 2346

MVBRUMBYBRAT forum

Hello There and Happy New Year, I am a recently joined member (and have been asked to moderate) of a new forum here in England that is solely dedicated to the Subaru pickup (not Baja). I was wondering would you allow a reciprocal link to our forum ? And if so could you suggest an area of your site i...
by sholinguteman
Sun Dec 26, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: A little treat for Brumby lovers
Replies: 107
Views: 56791

just come across this , great project ! Look forward to seeing the results. "MO"
by sholinguteman
Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Long wheelbase Brumby....
Replies: 25
Views: 14648

yes my mistake on words :-) same wheelbase , longer bed. It seems that they were for the Finnish market and yes LHD. I would love to know the reasoning behind it though , definetly why ???? "MO" http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/montbrehain/longbed2.jpg http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee14...
by sholinguteman
Sat Dec 25, 2010 4:19 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Long wheelbase Brumby....
Replies: 25
Views: 14648

Long wheelbase Brumby....

I know mention has been made of the Finnish Long wheelbase Subaru pickups before, But I have just been talking to another Brumby owner here in the UK and he sent me this pic (thanks Tom) which I thought may be of interest ? Merry Christmas all:-D "MO" http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee146/montbre...
by sholinguteman
Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:00 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Birth certificate for Subie,s ..Possible ???
Replies: 7
Views: 1945

Just noticed that the seatbelts on my Ute were made in 92 , not much of a pointer I know but its a start "MO"
by sholinguteman
Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:04 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Birth certificate for Subie,s ..Possible ???
Replies: 7
Views: 1945

Have sent PM with a photo attached , did you get it Ok ? "MO"
by sholinguteman
Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:15 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Birth certificate for Subie,s ..Possible ???
Replies: 7
Views: 1945

Birth certificate for Subie,s ..Possible ???

Besides having an interest in Subaru,s I am also interested in Older Utes. On a couple of these I have obtained factory records of their build dates in the form of a certificate and/or printout. I know Australian vehicles have (or used to have ?) the build date on an attached plate under the bonnet....
by sholinguteman
Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:05 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: yet another POM !
Replies: 27
Views: 5994

Never ! say never Giles.... as Im sure we can find a couple of pairs of those spats (and chrome side trim ????) chrome trims on white wheels too ...Hmmm, Oh yes I did see that pic of the LWB Brumby in Finland and found this other pics of it , just in case you havent seen it.... Has anybody on the fo...
by sholinguteman
Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:33 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: yet another POM !
Replies: 27
Views: 5994

Hmmm now thats interesting :rolleyes: That pic is one I found of a pickup in Holland. Strangly although I have searched a bit in Holland Germany Scandinavia etc I can find no further pics or mention of MVBRUMBYBRATS , they were however sold in Israel ..... "MO"
by sholinguteman
Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:39 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: yet another POM !
Replies: 27
Views: 5994

Giles , I bought that tailgate on ebay , looks to be in good nick. Still need a few more bits (ashtray , window winder handle etc , would also like to try and find the trim I mentioned ,Also are those wheels wider than standard or just my imagination ? see here.... "MO" http://i235.photobucket.com/a...

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