Ive been beating on my pro 95 for years
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| Author: | Randomzack [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Chassis questions |
I have decided that I want to have a sandrail/woodsbuggy but I can't figure out what chassis, engine, trans to use. For the chassis I was looking at either the bee line cobra or pro 95 knock-down kits, but although the pro 95 is almost $100 cheaper I have not found any mention of it when I searched it up on google, does anybody know anything about this chassis or have other recommendations. By the way this build will be on an extremely tight budget. |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Just for starters, where are you from? Would this be your first buggy? SOMETIMES it's cheaper to find one already done than to build one from scratch. |
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| Author: | RaceBugg1098 [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
the pro 95 (aka 295, 952) is one of the most popular frames out there I the woodsbuggy world IMO. really cant go wrong with it. I am not saying its the best or anything, but you see tons of them. I have had 2 of them. |
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| Author: | Rick [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Ive been beating on my pro 95 for years
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| Author: | Randomzack [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Thanks for all the replies, I think the pro 95 kit is what I will try. Yes this will be my first buggy, and I did consider buying a used buggy, but I can't find many for sale locally in North Carolina, also I was thinking (probably mistakenly) that I could spread out the cost over a while (my time frame is almost a year) and learn useful skills at the same time. Would it help to try getting a salvage car for a donor, or would that make things more complicated? |
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| Author: | helmetguy [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Is that a radiator in the back of that buggy?:lol: |
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| Author: | Rick [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
helmetguy wrote: Is that a radiator in the back of that buggy?:lol: Not yet but if i keep seeing videos of yours their will be 
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| Author: | helmetguy [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Lol!!!!! I had to rib ya a lil!!! |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Rick wrote: helmetguy wrote: Is that a radiator in the back of that buggy?:lol: Not yet but if i keep seeing videos of yours their will be Another one bites the dust, literally and physically.  sorry for the hi-jack |
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| Author: | helmetguy [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Yes sir !! Sorry you can have your thread back now! |
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| Author: | RaceBugg1098 [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
it still might be worth a drive to pick up a used buggy. Its better to let someone else loose there ass selling a buggy than to spend all your money on building one. 
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| Author: | havnot [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
I agree buy a used buggy tear it apart clean fix and paint or whatever make it your own just because there are so many nickle dime items that just kill you in a fresh build I'd hate to see you get discouraged because it'll just seem like your just pouring money into it and not seeing results |
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| Author: | 2800passat [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Y'all been to Auto Zone lately? 14 ga. wire roll 8.99, rtv 7.99, bulbs 4.99/2,grease tube 7.99, rad clamps 3.99/2, car battery 130.00, oil 5.99 qt. Anti freeze $12, carb cleaner 6.99. Two sacks of nothing is usually $80 and some people's daily pay is $100. It just takes the fun out of building something. Spend your money well and go to Sammy's |
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| Author: | MickeyMouse [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
I completely agree that it is almost always A LOT cheaper to buy a used buggy and rebuild it than to create one from scratch. There are a few other things to consider.. How much money are you looking to spend and what do you think it is going to cost to build a buggy? How mechanically inclined are you? Do you want a single seater? 2 seater? 4 seater? What are you looking to do with the buggy? Hills? Trails? Based on these answers, we can recommend some donor cars and other options for you. |
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| Author: | Randomzack [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Yeah I have to agree a scratch build might be a bit over my head right now. More than anything this was an idea for something to do over the summer. Originally I planned to make a one seat go kart, but then I decided that I might as well make something that I can actually drive around in. So I decided on a small two seat sandrail Yes I also relatively mechanically inclined but really since I have never welded, I would probably have had to take it to a local welding shop. And I can't really nail down a definate price as I really only can afford the chassis at the moment, but I would estimate the total cost to be $5000-$7500. |
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| Author: | helmetguy [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Buy you one pal and change it to your taste.i have built 2 in the last 5 years and its a lot to take on!!! Not trying to discourage you but just being wise. |
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| Author: | Rick [ Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
helmetguy wrote: Buy you one pal and change it to your taste.i have built 2 in the last 5 years and its a lot to take on!!! Not trying to discourage you but just being wise. Yeah, what he said... |
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| Author: | RaceBugg1098 [ Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
A buggy that would cost you $10,000 to build would cost you $4-5,000 to buy used and hopefully most of the problems will be worked out. |
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| Author: | Randomzack [ Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
Well then I will probably look at some used rails...... unless I get so bored that I want to make a chassis. Well I'll check back here when I find a good rail. Thanks for all the help. |
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| Author: | holeman [ Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
just one thing when buying a used buggy dont always belive it when they say fresh rebuilt motor.take someone with ya to check it out. |
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| Author: | 2800passat [ Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chassis questions |
And measuring the stroke thru a spark plug hole with a welding rod is not reliable either. |
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