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The Race to D&K
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Author:  FlaBaja [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:34 pm ]
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I have decided that Im going to do everything I can to make it to D&K Memorial weekend. It took some planning to work out how to get things done in the order that money will be coming in to do things.
I will have money for paint on Friday so I have been trying to get the frame ready so I can paint it Sunday. I have been going around the frame touching up a few places that looked real bad and making sure everything was completely welded. I used a different color primer to let me know the areas that were done as I went along.
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Author:  FlaBaja [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:36 pm ]
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I also got some more work done on the body. Ive been switching back and forth just to keep myself from going crazy working on the frame :eek:
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Author:  FlaBaja [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:41 pm ]
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Managed to get the stock torsion bars out. I hadnt really ever compared them to the new ones. I knew there would be a difference but this was almost shocking :eek:
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Author:  Roy [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:33 pm ]
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What tires are you planning on having on it when you come up?

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Author:  D. Marks [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:02 pm ]
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I'm glad to hear you are coming to D&K. I wish I could help you finish the buggy.
Author:  The Wild Kids [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:12 pm ]
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I will be there sometime Friday night is what I am planning. All I need to do is get my CB back in the rail and another antenna, since I keep breaking the pole. Guess I need to get a shorty so it won't get in the way. I have my WoodsBuggy sticker on the back of the roof. I think you can see it from behind me. Black rail with a 8y/o telling me to "go lets ride daddy". Hope to see you all there and finally meet you all.

The Wild Kids
Author:  FlaBaja [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:42 pm ]
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[quote='Roy']What tires are you planning on having on it when you come up?[/quote]

Im probably gonna run the Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs that I have. I know they arent exactly the right tire for the area but with the motor Im gonna be using for the trip I dont think it could handle much more tire

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The only way I am going to be able to have it done in time is to borrow a 1600 from a friend.
Author:  FlaBaja [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:49 pm ]
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Got the frame completely stripped out and flipped over so I could finish up on the frame. Did I mention that I really wish I had never started this whole grinding down the welds idea?! Im not even doing that good of a job smoothing them out anymore. Just trying to fix the bad spots.
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Author:  kybuggy1 [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:23 am ]
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Hey Flabaja,

Looking good!! Flip it back over and piss on grinding those welds on the bottom! Just GITRDUN! If you are in a position for anyone to see them, aint no body gonna be worried about how your welds look! :twisted:

Just kiddin'.YOU'll know what they look like and thats what really matters. I understand you have to please yourself to really be happy with it. I can spend hours sometimes on the silliest things just because I want something done a certain way. Like I was painfully careful when I was putting my green one together because it is the first rail I've had that didnt look like crap and I didnt want to nick the powdercoat. Then first ride, I put her on her lid!! Those rocks and roots didnt give a damn how pretty the frame was!! It would make the welds stronger to leave them alone, though.

Are you running a 3-rib with that 1600? If so I got a pair of 31 x 14.50 8-ply goodyears I could mount up on some 12" 4 lug wagon wheels. Be glad to bring them and let you use 'em for the weekend. I need to get them mounted anyways 'cause I'm gonna put them on my old two-seater and sell it. They aint great, but they'd do better than A/T's, especially if it rains at all. The main trail hills can be slick as a gut in no time at D&K ! You could pay me back by showing me around Ocala National this July! :wink:

Larry
Author:  FlaBaja [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:28 am ]
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Yes, Im running a 3 rib. The tires sound like a great idea except I need wide 5 pattern. Hmm, I wonder how hard it would be to switch out the tires with those 2 piece rims I have?
Author:  FlaBaja [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:30 am ]
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I got some body work done today on whats left of the body :eek:

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Author:  kybuggy1 [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:41 am ]
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We got some really well cut 29's on some wide fives. That would give you super-granny first gear with the 29's. Its actually hard to climb with that gearing because you cant get wheel speed, but you aint gettin any anyways w/ a 1600. Let me know.

Larry
Author:  The Wild Kids [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:01 am ]
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hurry up and gitrdone, want to inspect it when I get there. Since you are going to all the trouble of making it pruddy, might as well look it over. See you there sometime on Friday.

The Wild Kids
Author:  Blake [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:23 pm ]
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Man, I thought our 9 hour drive was gonna be a long one!

Hope to see ya there!

-Blake
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:04 pm ]
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[quote='FlaBaja']Yes, Im running a 3 rib. The tires sound like a great idea except I need wide 5 pattern. Hmm, I wonder how hard it would be to switch out the tires with those 2 piece rims I have?[/quote]

I could bring the 31's unmounted and it would be easy if your rims are wide enough.

Larry
Author:  Roy [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:35 pm ]
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Fla. Baja I would recommend taking someone up on the offer of a set of tires to borrow. You will have some trouble getting around with the tires you have now. Don't worry about not having enough power. With the gearing in the 3 rib, you will have plenty of power.

Roy
Author:  m.ralston [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:09 pm ]
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Tires are a must at D and K.Four wheel disk brakes could come in handy if it rains.I've heard of some peaple having a hard time coming down to camp when its slick with only rear brakes.
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:21 pm ]
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There are plenty of trees to slow you down on the way out! Or the pond will stop you before you go thru the parkin lot~!:twisted:

Larry
Author:  The Wild Kids [ Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:48 pm ]
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I only have rear disk brakes and haven't had a problem. Not saying I won't have one sometime. Will be rolling in sometime on Friday Charcoal grey dodge truck with blue drive on trailer and black rail.

The Wild Kids
Author:  FlaBaja [ Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:18 pm ]
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I forgot to measure the rims, but those are 12.50s mounted on there now so I would think 14.50s would fit. I will try to remember tonight when I go back.
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:37 pm ]
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Just let me know if you want me to bring the 31 x 14.50's unmounted, or the 29 x12.50's mounted on wide 5 rims. Be sure to remind me in an email or pm about Wednesday before that weekend.

Larry
Author:  Roy [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:44 pm ]
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I would say the 29's would be a great choice for the baja running around up there. Air em down and go for it.
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:44 pm ]
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I agree. Giving him the option , though. 29's and a 3 rib suck for climbing, but the final gearing ought to be great to pull a little heavier rig around the trails.

Larry
Author:  FlaBaja [ Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:37 pm ]
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If you guys think the 29s would be the best choice then I say 29s it is. I dont know how much hill climbing I will be doing anyway with it most likely being the bajas 1st time out.
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:31 pm ]
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OK, thats what I'll bring. I'll hopefully be there no later than mid morning Friday.

Larry
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