Hello

[Cudal82]

Hello all,

I needed a truck for work and I prefer the old technology, so I picked up a 1982 F-250 Explorer about a month ago. I found it on Craigslist and for a Michigan car, this truck is unbelievably clean. My first car was a 1985 F-150 inline six, so this new truck feels like an old friend. I've been driving old Subarus for years so I am pretty rusty when it comes to Fords and real trucks. I am very glad that I found this forum, and although I am not great with computers, it seemed like it would be really good to join. I am glad to be a part of this group.

I am located outside of Pontiac, MI in what was once called Disco, MI.  

[Gary Lewis]

Shaun - Welcome!  I like the truck.  

And, I'm glad you joined.  You don't have to be good with computers to be a family member here.  In fact, you don't even have to be mechanically inclined, or even have a Bullnose truck.  

We have a member's map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map on the menu) and I'd be happy to add you if you'd like.

Old Subie's?  We drive a 2001 Forester.

[1986F150Six]

Welcome!

[Cudal82]

Thanks, Gary.

Please add me to the map.

I have a 1985 Brat and I am trying to sell my '02 Forester.  

[Gary Lewis]

You are on the map, but check to see that I got it right.  Google Maps wasn't quite sure about Disco.

[grumpin]

Welcome!

[1986F150Six]

Cudal82 wrote

I have a 1985 Brat and I am trying to sell my '02 Forester.

A little bit of Subaru trivia:

Bi-drive
Recreational
All Terrain
Transporter

[Gary Lewis]

1986F150Six wrote

Cudal82 wrote

I have a 1985 Brat and I am trying to sell my '02 Forester.

A little bit of Subaru trivia:

Bi-drive
Recreational
All
Terrain

Funny!

[1986F150Six]

Fact: [oops, looks like I forgot "Transporter"; I'll edit my original post].

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Main article: Subaru Leone
Subaru BRAT

Overview
Manufacturer
Subaru
Also called
Subaru 284
Subaru Brumby
Subaru Shifter
Subaru MV
Subaru Targa
Subaru Kevin
Assembly
Ōta, Gunma, Japan
Pretoria, South Africa
Waitara, New Zealand (until 1987)
Body and chassis
Body style
2-door coupe utility
Layout
F4
Related
Subaru Leone
Powertrain
Engine
1.6 L EA-71 H4
1.8 L EA-81 H4
Transmission
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,456 mm (96.7 in)
Length
4,424 mm (174.2 in)
Width
1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height
1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight
1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb)
Chronology
Successor
Subaru Baja
The Subaru BRAT, short for "Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter", known outside Canada and the United States as the 284 in the United Kingdom, Brumby in Australia, and Shifter, MV, or Targa in other markets, is a light duty, four-wheel drive coupé utility,[1][2] sold from 1978 to 1994. It was an export-only model, never being officially sold in Japan. Due to this, the BRAT became a popular grey import vehicle in Japan.

[Gary Lewis]

Well, it is still funny.  But, now I know it is also true.  Cool!