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Post by buggybuild on Oct 20, 2011 7:01:22 GMT -4
I was at tim hortons (Bedford) last night having a coffee with my son and had a short chat with one member who asked how the buggy was coming along. After talking with him I decided that I would come back on the board and give everyone an update on the build. I'm not sure where I stopped posting but the buggy is almost complete. Just needs to come apart for paint. I have had several runs in Bedford and in some rocks in CB an I think I have most of the mechanical issues sorted out. This is what it looks like now Got it weighted (3386 lbs) thanks to Andy Thats around 1000lbs less than the rat. Crawls way better than the old buggy and the extra power really allows me to bump it over obstacles. The power also makes it really fast. In low range she is quick. Not far off the acceleration of the corvette off the line. The only real issue with launching is "excessive" body roll that makes it a handfull when the skinny pedal is on the floor. Over the next few weeks she is coming apart for paint. Haven't decided on a color yet. (suggestions??)
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justajeep
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Post by justajeep on Oct 20, 2011 7:18:00 GMT -4
Thanks for coming back, great to see the (almost) finished product!
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The Garagemahal
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Post by The Garagemahal on Oct 20, 2011 7:21:34 GMT -4
That's insane Dean !! Looks amazing !! Welcome back.
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Dewie
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Post by Dewie on Oct 20, 2011 7:40:21 GMT -4
x2 with the Thanks for coming back comment - this is a great looking rig. Hope to witness it in action sometime!
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90bronco
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Post by 90bronco on Oct 20, 2011 8:01:52 GMT -4
Good to see the pics on the other board Dean but it's nice of you to come back and post here again with all the buggy stuff here . Looking forward to seeing paint .
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Aaron NN
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Post by Aaron NN on Oct 20, 2011 8:29:17 GMT -4
I liked watching this thing come together. The work is top notch and the rig is looking great.
Thanks for the pics... looks awesome!
Aaron
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Post by buggybuild on Oct 20, 2011 10:46:06 GMT -4
here a few more build Skid Plate (1/4' aluminum). The Driveline break set up is also shown. pics. Coolant runs through the chassis Battery under the drivers seat View of the cockpit Got her a new home Had to make some mods to make it fit. Now i have my garage back and she is nice and cozy
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90bronco
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Post by 90bronco on Oct 20, 2011 10:48:41 GMT -4
Nice trailer dean , good to have a shop on wheels
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Post by buggybuild on Oct 20, 2011 11:30:01 GMT -4
Trailer is great. I had to make some modifications to fit the buggy in. I have added a few things to make it more of a shop I didn't like the white wheels so i replaced them with gray Ive started to put all the spare parts, and accessories into the cabinets and installed wiring for lights and a power bar for running tools etc.
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Post by MudMagnet on Oct 20, 2011 14:46:46 GMT -4
very nice dean, both buggy and trailer. did you sell your last trailer?
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Post by buggybuild on Oct 20, 2011 15:06:38 GMT -4
Thanks. Im happy with them. I hope i can get some runs in before the snow flies.
Sold the old buggy to a guy from new glascow or truro and the trailer to someone else (not sure where he was from but new minas comes to mind).
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Post by Creepy on Oct 20, 2011 16:16:47 GMT -4
I want to see it climbing something or some flex shots to see the suspension working. Looks wicked Dean. I like the front view of the crank pully and how the tank is mounted.
How is the brake working? Have you gotten it hot yet?
and simply being nosey - where did you go in Cape Breton? (I'm from Sydney)
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Post by skinypedalmasher on Oct 20, 2011 16:21:28 GMT -4
First off...great to have ya back... Second....Wicked rig and can't wait to see vid of this thing doing what its made to do.
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90bronco
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Post by 90bronco on Oct 20, 2011 16:29:27 GMT -4
Thanks. Im happy with them. I hope i can get some runs in before the snow flies. Sold the old buggy to a guy from new glascow or truro and the trailer to someone else (not sure where he was from but new minas comes to mind). Your trailer went to Wentworth Vally area ( Dereck) i believe is who bought it .
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Post by buggybuild on Oct 20, 2011 16:51:23 GMT -4
I want to see it climbing something or some flex shots to see the suspension working. Looks wicked Dean. I like the front view of the crank pully and how the tank is mounted. How is the brake working? Have you gotten it hot yet? and simply being nosey - where did you go in Cape Breton? (I'm from Sydney) Here are a few flex pics. Nothing extreme Ran some rocks just outside arichat. Pinion brake works well combined with engine brake.
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