Brumby tray project
Brumby tray project
Scratch this idea. I am just going to clean up the tray first and see where I go from there. Seems like the general consensus is that I should build myself a hard tonneau so I'll keep you guys posted.
-Chris
-Chris
Past rides-
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
- vincentvega
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I dunno I just thought it would look good, i like having a ute that stands out. Was going over some stuff just then though and am actually thinking against it.
Ill see if I can fix the tray up and failing that I may come back to this idea. I'll get a grinder on the weekend instead and start cleaning off the surface rust/ priming it.
Also cam, chequer plate costs way too much even though I can get it slightly cheaper from work. Will be making some new chequer plate panels for the bumper soon though I'll post pics when they are done.
Ill see if I can fix the tray up and failing that I may come back to this idea. I'll get a grinder on the weekend instead and start cleaning off the surface rust/ priming it.
Also cam, chequer plate costs way too much even though I can get it slightly cheaper from work. Will be making some new chequer plate panels for the bumper soon though I'll post pics when they are done.
Past rides-
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
1989 Brumby
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MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
- AlpineRaven
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Your tray looks good, better than what I've seen in Brumbys around.. most of them are rusted right thru....
IF in worst case - I would use Alloy (not steel) checker plate on it, its light and easy to bolt on - I would do that.
Cheers
AP
IF in worst case - I would use Alloy (not steel) checker plate on it, its light and easy to bolt on - I would do that.
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
- brumbyrunner
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Yeah I was looking at making a chequer plate tonneau like Vidlers.... I think. Then I had an idea to make one out of marine ply. But I get a lot of ideas. Then after awhile I see the flaws. I could fibreglass myself one if I had the money. I'll just have to sand it and paint it cus I can do it myself.
Past rides-
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
I think you would loose a lot of structural integrity, the humps are there to make it rigid. Also, they stopped making cars out of wood some time in the 1930s I think
EZ30 L series - Monsterwagon
https://www.ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=26163
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- brumbyrunner
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Making one out of fibreglass wouldn't be too hard actually. Just the cost of all the resin/ materials would add up but buying a new one if they existed would cost more. If I ever did make one I would want to check out how the brumby canopy sits on the tray cus it has to be based off that.
If I'm ever rich I'll make one and post up the plans here.
If I'm ever rich I'll make one and post up the plans here.
Past rides-
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
- brumbyrunner
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Was there ever a hard tonneau for the brumby? or even the American brats? I've got an idea for mine, just would like to add to it with other examples. Mine will end up being an aluminium frame with fibreglass on it. Barring that it will be marine ply. Only thing i can't figure out is the best way to transition from the main part to just before the window.
Past rides-
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
1989 Brumby
Current ride-
MY06 Liberty 2.5i Sedan
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- brumbyrunner
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