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Building a 1:1 replica Tamiya Subaru Brat - Update - 16/12/17 Finished? (links now fixed)

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Still on the n/sĀ 

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New lip

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And new sill on

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more arch work

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And some parts arrived

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New discs/calipers/track rod ends/brake refurb kit and service bits - will need to sell some stuff !!

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Time for an update - sorry for lack of activity recently i find it difficult finding time to update this but i'd like to keep it up to date. So where I left it - I was working on the n/s/r corner.Ā 

Then onto the bulkhead - as water can collect here its a bit of a rot spot - luckily mines not too bad and an easy fix, needed to remove the interior first though

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previous owner had been chipping away at the sound pads - is suspect to see what the floor was like before selling it..one less job for me to do ;-)

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So this is the area to repair

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new piece let in

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And done

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and thats it for now

Nearly there now - front valance and wings to do. N/S front section of sill and jacking point and a couple of small repairs on the floor. 80% there on the welding now.

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Ok - next steps

While I was under the rear of the truck I decided to drop the fuel tank, now I knew I had issues with this (just look at the fuel filter on previous page) plus the truck never ran right - i did run but just wouldnt tick over, i think i've found out the reason why.

On the outside the tank looked ok bar a couple of pin holes but I knew the filler neck was rotten and was letting water into the fuel,but by eck I wasn't expecting what I found.

And the tank - looks ok ??

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Now I wouldnt recommend this and before you ask the truck was devoid of fuel and only stunk of anything other than fuel, so I hit it with the slitting discs to see what the insde was like.

ANd this is what I found

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Basically its scrap - even if it was shot blasted and rewelded together it was in terrible condition - the worst i've seen and its testament to Subaru that this still ran, it must have been full of water.

Anyways you cant just pop to the Subaru dealer and obtain a new tank - rocking horse nuggets spring to mind, luclkily a friend had recently bought a scrap truck and offered me the tank, i just had to take it off. Not an easy task especially when its on the ground. But job done and while the replacment tank needs work its far better than this one - watch this space !!!

Next steps - tackle the rot on the front of the car..

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and onto the front end.

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where the wing meets the lower valance

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not looking good

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so the fun bit and start taking it apart - ive learnt from previous rebuilds that it's best not to strip in one go and do it bit by bit - breaks the work up.

scuttle trim off and nice to see factory sealer and nice bonnet hinge mounts (common problem on these as they seize - ok on this though)

a little lifting of the screen seal suggests I need to take the screen out to make sure ok but will leave that for another day

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all bolts undone but I couldnt undo the bumper bolts - seized solid so what to do ??? I wonder ??

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Rather than struggle with the grinder I took the front off in one lump to detach the bumper - much easier

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now I can get to the bolts

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all looks good - no horrors

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new valance next ..

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Now onto the valance

new steel item - mega rare (you more likely to find a new in box narrow bumper for the kit Brat than a lower valance for the 1:1)

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spot welds drilled out and valance pulled away to reveal all sorts of horrors

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something satisfying about a nice plug weld

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ANd thats it - now up to date, whats left?

Rear bulkhead to straigten/weld a small hole in the front floor and repair front section of the n/s sill - not far to go now..

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On 2/20/2017 at 9:37 PM, Tamiyabigstuff said:

Nice work !

Thank you much appreciated..

Update time - well I left it with the fuel tank found to be goosed and the front valance replaced. I managed to find a better fuel tank but to be honest still not great but happy non the less as these are really hard to come by.

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Even though the tank has not had fresh fuel in for a while - i'm not welding it. I'll update next time as it's still a work in progress.

When I fit the valance I didnt have my wings to hand so had to guess location, as the panels were genuine it dindt concern me - there is a few rules to follow and this has paid off.

WIngs fitted - dont worry about the gaps - these are just resting in place

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Yep fits nice - happy bunny

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Next is the final bit of rot - fingers crossed.. took the wheel off and I think its safe to say this did a lot of off roading

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Bit of a wire brush and soak in penetrating oil

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Same on the threads for the adjustable shocks

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Last bit of rot to sort now - will update soon..

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Ok, in the main I think this is the last bit of welding, i've had a good prod and poke round the pick up and these were the last bits that needed attention.

First off the n/s/f sill section, been jacked up on in the past - the outer sill was pretty solid however the inner had rotted and only option was to tackle this from the outside. In hindsight I should have replaced the full sill but at the time I only I had a section to work with and my metal folder only does short sections. Its solid which is the main thing.

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New inner sill section

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and welded and finished off

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that left 2 small repair sections to the floor reinforcer and the n/s chassis leg

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And thats it - now solid again - as i've been doing this i've been scraping and prodding and cant see anything else thats needed. Next step is to prep/seal and underseal - fit fuel tank - fix brakes and get the thing running again ready to go for paint..

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Truly amazing work, makes anything RC we do pale into insignificance.Ā I wish I had your skills and I appreciate the hard work required to get them, congrats on theĀ great work.

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Thank you, since Project Binky hasn't posted in some time, I enjoy your work too, just no cheeky comments and video to go with yours. ;)

That is some work, but I now wonder, how do you know the "new" tank isn't rusty inside as well, we didn't get to see the inside of that, but I am sure you are doing this thoroughly. Keep it up.

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On 06/03/2017 at 9:25 PM, Nitomor said:

Truly amazing work, makes anything RC we do pale into insignificance.Ā I wish I had your skills and I appreciate the hard work required to get them, congrats on theĀ great work.

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Many thanks do appreciate that, to be honest as kid I was always taking things apart and trying to fix them (often without success!!) When Tamiya came along I was like a kid in a sweet shop. It was building/running/racing/fixing Tamiyas that made me progress into 1:1 cars. I do envy people with modeling skills who can make items/or do the detailed painting etc. I wish i could do that..

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On 07/03/2017 at 5:51 AM, Crash Cramer said:

Thank you, since Project Binky hasn't posted in some time, I enjoy your work too, just no cheeky comments and video to go with yours. ;)

That is some work, but I now wonder, how do you know the "new" tank isn't rusty inside as well, we didn't get to see the inside of that, but I am sure you are doing this thoroughly. Keep it up.

I remember when I first saw project Binky and I binge watched it - I do miss the updates myself, i'm no good with IT and cameras etc - A big hammer is more my thing !! so glad you like these updates but dont expect any videos or wit !!!!

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Regards the fuel tank - i've had a good nose inside and it's near perfect, the holes are from the outside in. I've managed to lead load them and i'm currently sealing the tank with POR-15 tank sealer. I'm hoping this will work - watch this space. As I type my brush sealer has just arrived from Dinitrol so thats the next job when I go down.

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Update time - Been a busy bee since last time so here goes. Feedback always appreciated

So main task was to get it on it's wheels and running again - something thats taken sometime if i'm honest. Anyways I started on the brakes

new rear disc conversion

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new linesĀ 

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New calipers/discs/pads/brake lines on both sides

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all bleed up and working

Then get ready for paint but found the screen aperture had a bit of rot so needed to fix that first

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More to come - watch this space

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So then with that done, back on its wheels and get it running - which it did (not great) but it runs - just needs a good tune up. Probably somat to do with that fuel tank LOL.

Then start on the strip down

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And thats where we are at - it drives/it stops/ it's drafty - Off to paint shop tomorrow

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You're doing a GREAT job with that Subaru!

I'm excited to see the work they'll do with the paint at the shop there :)

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20 hours ago, zakspeed said:

And thats where we are at - it drives/it stops/ it's drafty - Off to paint shop tomorrow

I see you brought the limited edtion 60 mph air con Australian version, prolly should have gone for the up spec'd kiwi version as it does also come with a heater that will keep you warmish...

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Sorry to bump this thread with no update but as you will guess I've been held to ransom by photobucket to host my pics. As such I've deleted all my images on pb and closed my account. I can't be bothered fixing all the broken links as such I'm sorry to say I will not be updating this anymore. As a general update the truck is still at the painters and I've collected my wheels after having them banded. When it's finished ill post pictures in my showroom. Thanks for all the kind words and all the best Z

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40 minutes ago, zakspeed said:

Sorry to bump this thread with no update but as you will guess I've been held to ransom by photobucket to host my pics. As such I've deleted all my images on pb and closed my account. I can't be bothered fixing all the broken links as such I'm sorry to say I will not be updating this anymore. As a general update the truck is still at the painters and I've collected my wheels after having them banded. When it's finished ill post pictures in my showroom. Thanks for all the kind words and all the best Z

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Time for a small update - hope you dont mind but I really dont want to fix the broken links so we will start from where we left off - above picture was just a test. Most of you thats been following this know where I was with this anyway so not much new. Basically all the welding is completed.

I managed to source a collection of bumpers - The correct Brat ones are the second one down (front) and the bottom one (rear) The A bar is going to be adapted to fit and the roll bar is the starter - just needs the cross pieces welding on. Fitted the new brakes so that I can at least drive it. Awaiting paint now.

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Awesome to see this thread alive again :).Ā  Any more ideas on what you are going to do about the sunroof ?

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