that is just amazing

That is a very nice build, excellent attention to detail. If I might ask what brand front tire are you running?

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When in doubt, Hold it to the floor and hope for the best!

The front tires are Yokohama 30x7-15 mud and snow radials. Thanks for the comments, still a long way to go.

Ok, I am working on putting the engine in. I have the adapter plate, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate installed on the engine with a new pilot bearing and the clutch is properly alligned. New throw out bearing on the 6 rib. The problem is that when the bellhousing and adapter plate get about 3/4" apart, it gets real hard to push together. It almost feels like the clutch is actuating. I measured the distance, and it isn't. Is this just pressure from the input shaft behind the pilot bearing? HELP!!! I want to get this in tonight, but don't want to mess anything up.

Did you use an alignment tool for your clutch disc? I assume you did. On my suby engine when using an adapter plate it is not necessary to shorten the input shaft with a 6 rib but you are using a 3 rib,,,I don't know about the ford engine,,,but Crash does,,,on Blind Chicken Racing,,,he has a link on home page . He did that conversion,,,PM him. Maybe he has answers. Dont get too frustrated, it is probably something simple,,,good luck

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

That is one of the nicest looking buggies I have ever seen - You are really going to have something to be proud of -- I cant wait to see it done

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harleys and vws----ac all the way

I love my country, But i fear my government

Thanks for the input. I had to remove the centering ring from the pressure plate and it went on like butter. Engine is finally mounted. Thanks for the input. I have learned so much from this site. I have never even ridden in a buggy, but am building what I feel to be a decent one thanks to all the information and help from you guys!

very nice build, thanks for the pics. i cant imagine the amount of wires your going to have. anyway very cool keep us posted

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Air cooled forever,i hate rusty tools!!!!!!!

LOOKING good . I wont to see the next buggy they build

Well, after months of doing wiring(Throwing a wedding in there slowed me down a bit)... building all harnesses from scratch, It started today!!! The Turbo Ford sounds mean. All that remains is small stuff like plumbing and misc stuff. I will try to get some updated pics up soon.

comin 2 wellsville memorial day?!?!?!?

Well, it's been a long time since I posted, but here she is...
Had to change rear suspension: now running torsion bars with little preload, and 12" fox air shocks. Type 4 CV's, and limit straps all around.
I also had to make a body because my wife didn't like rocks coming at her off the front tires. Body is all stainless.
I just finished my high lift mount, and am in process of making a roof rack.
After two years of building, I have finally ridden in a buggy!
I spent last summer working the kinks out... cooling, bigger turbo, rebuiding motor, etc... It now has about 500 street miles on it, time for the mud!
Holy Sh*t this rocks!!!

thats a badass buggy

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If your not God, then don't judge me

Wow! Nice work

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Mike
Got Honda?

Looks like it was worth the time! Sweet looking buggy!

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Maybe you should chug on over to mamby pamby land....

WOW!!! Amazing job!

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When in doubt, hit it in second gear!

Very nice Hope to some pics of it getting dirty

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Turbocharged Ecotec,vanogon midshift,Berrien WoodsBuggy wagon.