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 Post subject: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:36 am 
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i got tired of working on the wet floor so i figured i would make a build thred for it even tho greg did most the work i dont have much to do myself

this is how i got it from greg

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and some of where it is now

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and whats under the body

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and a walk around video

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:21 am 
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got my oil cooler pained and on and got my steering shaft and wheel all set up

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:16 pm 
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Looks good Jesse, I look forward to riding with you guys this year. Wet floors really suck when welding, a bit of a shocking. I had that issue working on my trailer in the garage while it was raining. had to be done though.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:44 pm 
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Looks good Jessie...Now we need to try it out!!

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:59 am 
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them wet floors really suck i hate even going in their if its wet need to seal them over the summer and it aint quite rdy to test yet but its almost their i cant wait :mrgreen: im rdy to ride this year and looking fwd to meeting you as well hopefully can make 2 hillclimbs this year

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:30 pm 
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Nice buggy, good song too. Brings back the old days.

Wondering whats up with the front non X brace? Clearance for steering or just built that way.

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:40 pm 
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thanks. and yea the steering rod hits if the bar is their it was all rdy that way when i bought it im gonna probably leave it out unless i ever end up with no body on it

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:23 am 
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That's a damn nice setup! whats the specs as far as motor/trans? Does the sheetmetal body keep mud off ya? It's definitely gotta help! If you don't mind me asking, what kind/size tires are those? they almost resemble a buckshot or similiar to me?? But once again nice ride! 8)

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:34 am 
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2210 (80x94), 4.56 6rib,CB heads with dual webers, q buckshots (36'' tall) and the fiberglass body kits do help keep the mud off you

i havent turned many wrenchs on this buggy, but jesse's last buggy.. lets just say it was a basket case and we FINALLY get it all sorted out then he tore it apart to swap parts over to this chassis :roll:

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:59 am 
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Basket case is being nice lol but we did finally get most solved but man everything on this frame just slides together no effort its nice I can stick the motor in on my own actualy now and reno got the specs correct the heads are cb 044 and yes the body is nice when it comes to keeping mud off also if it rains you dont need a full size tarp just a small one and your all covered

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:03 am 
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you almost got it ready to ride.. jus make sure everything is rite and tite, your gunna have a hard time keeping up with the green limosine :twisted: :lol: :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:09 am 
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Haha hey that green limo is gonna be bad once you finish it up and get your buckshots on their we will put em both to the test this year

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yea, i think itll hold its own for a four seater.. will be at joes tomorrow evening banging wrenchs on my yota, stop by and hollar at us 8)

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:27 am 
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Still cant believe he let you buy it lol but I will im gonna spend the day at my shop working on the buggy got jim coming over to help get it run I am having no luck

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jesse wrote:
Basket case is being nice lol but we did finally get most solved but man everything on this frame just slides together no effort its nice I can stick the motor in on my own actualy now and reno got the specs correct the heads are cb 044 and yes the body is nice when it comes to keeping mud off also if it rains you dont need a full size tarp just a small one and your all covered


Geez i bet it'll rip with that 2110. Out of curiousity how do those buckshot tires do overall? I remember back years ago running a regular buckshot but I've never ran buckshot Q's. Reason I ask is cause I'm going to be needing new tires before long and I'm kinda torn between another set of V treads, firestones or boggers. Well I guess add buckshots to my list now to choose between. Thanks again,

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
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jesse wrote:
Basket case is being nice lol but we did finally get most solved but man everything on this frame just slides together no effort its nice I can stick the motor in on my own actualy now and reno got the specs correct the heads are cb 044 and yes the body is nice when it comes to keeping mud off also if it rains you dont need a full size tarp just a small one and your all covered


Geez i bet it'll rip with that 2110. Out of curiousity how do those buckshot tires do overall? I remember back years ago running a regular buckshot but I've never ran buckshot Q's. Reason I ask is cause I'm going to be needing new tires before long and I'm kinda torn between another set of V treads, firestones or boggers. Well I guess add buckshots to my list now to choose between. Thanks again,


depends on the terrain you ride.. alot of bama is hard dirt, deep ruts, roots and rocks and the buckshots shine here :mrgreen: its all ive ran for the past 6 years. if your in alot of soft dirt, then a v-tread is the way to go.. boggers are a good all around tire, but they are soooo heavy.. the best way ive seen to lighten them up is cut them to the chords and put them on aluminum beadlocks.. buckshots are relatively light for the size and that helps you get away with running a taller set (36s or 38s) on steel wheels

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:15 pm 
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As reno said they are great for rocky or hard dirt fresh soft dirt not so good tend to sink to the bottom I would think they would be great up in wellsville too seems alot like here

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jesse wrote:
I would think they would be great up in wellsville too seems alot like here

I guess you will have to come up Sept 28 and show us :D


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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
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im sure some of you guys down their run them but i would love to and might if i can talk my buddy joe into spliting gass and pulling double

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
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Really nice looking car Jesse !
If you make the long haul I would suggest staying and riding after the race sat night and Sunday . We have a good stomping ground and I'd hate for you to not be able to see it .
One of the climbers had a 4 seater with buckshots from another state and he was tearing it up ! Kinda made us thing again about them . Lol

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:24 pm 
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thanks and yea i would not go that far without staying 3 days to see some trails and hills and a good night ride i will see if he would be into it also reno. as long as weather will be good to far to ride in the rain lol

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:34 pm 
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got more done it runs now finished up my steering rod and made me some tie rods should be nice once i put a dark finish on them :mrgreen: also moved my pedals down so i fit better got my gas cable hooked up as well and clutch

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i hope these hold up :mrgreen:
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:shock: :shock: are those broom handles :?:

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
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no lol it was some wood i had out back just did it so it can be moved easy till i can get it to joes and get my real ones cut down and welded to the right size

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 Post subject: Re: my new buggy project
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Well Jesse, tie rods should be the weak point and it would appear you have succeded :mrgreen: . Buggy's looking good!

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