Update on my Brumby

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:58 pm

Oh... I see. Just remember the harder you make it the more "bucky" the Brumby will be

ToyRX · Post by **ToyRX** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:07 pm

The light weight black spring is called a keeper spring, it is only any use for lowered cars with short springs. It enables you to lower the car height while still ensuring the spring remains captive when the wheel is in full droop.
Probably not needed in your application unless the platform thread does not go high enough for you to capture the spring when unloaded if you removed the keeper spring and donut.

Post by **TOONGA** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:20 pm

Thanks I didn't know the name of that spring but I do understand what it does. Im thinking if there isn't enough thread to just have the spring then I might make (get made) spacers to go between the spring and the donut.

TOONGA

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:35 am

I took these in the rather cold down here this morning

not much difference from the front

from the side showing how the back sits now

TOONGA

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun May 15, 2011 5:48 pm

Having had enough of my forever leaking fuel filler I decided that I would remove it and fix the holes in the pipe.

I really wish I had just left it alone now

as soon as I started to clean the metal with a wire brush on a grinder the holes appeared everywhere around the other holes.

Pipe out of PJ

a small problem in the panel work

close up before cleaning

this crack extends nearly the whole way around the pipe

as this is beyond welding, soldering or braising solvent resistant silicone was my next option

a layer of green gaffa tape for hope

now I need to find a filler pipe that isn't destroyed the last one I took out of a brumby had a similar problem

TOONGA

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sun May 15, 2011 6:22 pm

Good reason to convert to LPG ?

much rust like that anywhere else in your beast?

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun May 15, 2011 7:49 pm

steptoe wrote:Good reason to convert to LPG ?

much rust like that anywhere else in your beast?

don't you worry Ive been thinking about LPG ever since America decided that it must control the world oil supply.

Yes there is a bit of rust sadly but Im slowly getting rid of it

TOONGA

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon May 16, 2011 4:15 am

TOONGA wrote:Yes there is a bit of rust sadly but Im slowly getting rid of it

Bwahahahahaha.. when are you getting a new body??

Hey Jules.. check with Guyph, as he was wrecking a nice looking MY Touring Wagon.. just maybe, he may have this filler neck?

uCb · Post by **uCb** » Mon May 16, 2011 8:23 am

steptoe wrote:Good reason to convert to LPG ?

much rust like that anywhere else in your beast?

it would be easier to show you what wasn't rusted out

Post by **TOONGA** » Mon May 16, 2011 8:35 am

"sighs" ... with friends like this

yeah I may have to get in touch with "honest" Guy used car sales man of the year

TOONGA

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Mon May 16, 2011 11:48 am

Lol, The MY wagon i had is gone...., to late as before:)

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue May 17, 2011 9:34 pm

guyph_01 wrote:Lol, The MY wagon i had is gone...., to late as before:)

Thats cool I will keep looking, for now Im just happy I don't have to sit in a cloud of fuel vapour anymore.

TOONGA

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:46 pm

Jules - a viable replacement option is to use a (galvanised I think they are) filler pipe from a circa 1988 - 89 MY Range Rover. Its the 4 door model that has the recessed filler cap and not the one with a flap/cover fitted.
The pipe near enough goes straight on ! Just have to find a rubber bottom elbow. Even has a breather in place too:D
The cap is about 1000 times better than the subie one too !:mrgreen:

Did you have any joy with the pas parts for me yet ? (or the full caboogle)
Ps hows the new job doing ?

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu May 19, 2011 6:07 pm

Pictures of said Range Rover part Giles?

and now for another update

I have had a Momo steering wheel for some time now but it was for an MX5 (Mazda Miata)

this arrived on Tuesday afternoon

which lead to this

I was very suprised at the difference the wheel actually makes and after driving to Perth and back last night to see Suicidal Tendancies (wooooo hoooooo) I'm extremely impressed with the way it is working.

now all I need is the matching Subaru centre

TOONGA

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Thu May 19, 2011 7:58 pm

Need to climb up into the garage upper floor to find it - plan on getting the climbing gear out later today mate !:mrgreen:
At least thats where I think it is !!??

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:44 pm

Nice!
That steering wheel tops your cabin off real nice Jules
real nice (always been a fan)

Giles !!! just how many Rangies of that spec you reckon are in junk yards in WA

Lol I think I've got one for you Jules - brand new I'll work out something for you (sigh - stock take tomorrow night Andy is not keen on counting shiz on a Friday night so good deals to be had til close of business 5pm AEST )
Cheers Andy

Th

TOONGA wrote:Pictures of said Rangeat Rover part Giles?

and now for another update

I have had a Momo steering wheel for some time now but it was for an MX5 (Mazda Miata)

this arrived on Tuesday afternoon

which lead to this

I was very suprised at the difference the wheel actually makes and after driving to Perth and back last night to see Suicidal Tendancies (wooooo hoooooo) I'm extremely impressed with the way it is working.

now all I need is the matching Subaru centre

TOONGA

1111giles wrote:Jules - a viable replacement option is to use a (galvanised I think they are) filler pipe from a circa 1988 - 89 MY Range Rover. Its the 4 door model that has the recessed filler cap and not the one with a flap/cover fitted.
The pipe near enough goes straight on ! Just have to find a rubber bottom elbow. Even has a breather in place too:D
The cap is about 1000 times better than the subie one too !:mrgreen:

Did you have any joy with the pas parts for me yet ? (or the full caboogle)
Ps hows the new job doing ?

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:10 pm

Was thinkin' not many Rangies in wrecking yards here in Oz - full stop - worth more as scrap metal !

I should publicly add that I like the clock replacement in the dash , more the mounting method. I have started to hack away at one dash to fit an L Series tacho next to speedo - ABORT, ABORT
Another dash started to remove clock for oil pressure gauge - boxed and put aside for fiddly time years ago.

Have also thought to replace the interior fan switch somewhere else to fit a gauge in its place. Brumby is short on space to safely place gauges and be able to view easily....

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Fri May 20, 2011 6:36 am

Firstly let me start a competition as to guessing exactly just how many gallons of petrol will have flowed down this thing over the years ? At about 8 - 12 (best) miles to the gallon quite possibly enough to fill what was the Torre Caynon super tanker !

Climbed up into the heady heights of the garage loft earlier this evening and found the Rangie filler pipe,
so here are the images of the pipe which would work on a brumby.
BTW I Like the new ''round'' view in your office Jules - the new wheel really works !
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Post by **TOONGA** » Fri May 20, 2011 9:13 am

Thanks peoples and yes Im very happy with my momo

Giles Im sure that would fit but I would need to re-plumb the breather pipes and I can bet you aint going to part with that one

Andy a price would be great (send me a PM)

TOONGA

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Fri May 20, 2011 9:30 am

TOONGA wrote:
Giles Im sure that would fit but I would need to re-plumb the breather pipes and I can bet you aint going to part with that one

Andy a price would be great (send me a PM)

TOONGA

If you cant get sorted out via Andy - there are about 10 or so suitable Rangies breaking here on ebay alone atm.
Best not part with this particular one after Dad spent ££ and hours cleaning and painting it up for me

Finding another should not be a prob tho.

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