New guys buggy project!

theredbarn · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:31 am Post subject:

Another useful product to use - before "bondo" - are microbaloons. you mix them with resin to a consistency of peanut butter (AKA "dookie" in boat building lingo) and use that to level the surface. It sands easy and it's the same resin so the bonding is better than "bondo".

jspbtown · Samba Member Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 2754

That repair looks great. Your not going to have any issues with it.

herbsflat4 · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:07 pm Post subject: YEA!

pallen · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:38 pm Post subject:

So close.. kinda...

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pallen · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject:

Id like to punch the guy that cut the dash off!

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Screwed it together with strips of plywood on the back side...

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First coat of fg, going to pull the screws and do the back side next, then one more final over the top.

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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:36 am Post subject:

ChadCook · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:11 am Post subject:

Don't forget the guy who hacked the rear deck to get to the top engine bolts.

pallen · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:49 am Post subject:

Put a new shift rod coupler and installed an adjuster so I can get it tuned in!

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and got my dashed gauges figured out....

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pallen · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject:

Steering support, will also weld on a switch plate under the gauges area.

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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:35 pm Post subject:

I like the gauge placement and choices. The steering column support looks to be good and strong. I made mine close to that design and the wheel did not move around/flex when driving it hard in the turns.
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pallen · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:06 pm Post subject:

Shoulder belt mounts...

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pallen · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject:

Pedal stop made...

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Are these bad?? ha

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Also got the brakes bleed and working, e brake working. Coated the gas tank and wired up a temp ignition and starter switch, should be able to start it up and cruise down the driveway next weekend!

pallen · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:26 pm Post subject:

If you noticed I got RJS buggy belts, I ordered them online from a distributor but they are like 20 mins from my house. After getting them I ran into a problem, my seats are so low to the pan and close to my belt mounts that the lap belt was too long! So I went by the company after work Friday and they were super friendley and said they could shorten them no problem. Picked them up today expecting to pay something and she just handed them to me and said no charge! So a little shout out to a great local company that makes great products!

These are where they shorted them, they were originally twice as long.

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Heres why I really like these, 3 point belts with simple car style latches.

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Anyways got my rear lights in, just need to do some FG work to get them in...

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pallen · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:35 pm Post subject:

Drove it down the driveway!

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pallen · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:09 am Post subject:

Got my oil temp sender mounted, I wanted to use the VDO sender but after emailing auto meter found that the two would not be compatiable so I found an adapter to be able to use it in..

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And more fiber glass work....

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pallen · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 6:26 am Post subject:

Well I'm getting closer and closer. Have the buggy insured and waiting on registration to come back...

Have been playing with the engine to get it tuned in and lots of FG work. From never touching FG just about a month ago I'm now on my 3rd gallon of resin.....

Im also wainting on some gold rage I ordered to finish up the body work over the repairs.

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gr8cobbler · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 9:23 am Post subject:

Pallen, are you using those lights to heat your work? Speed setting etc? I've considered doing that myself, does it work well? I know those lights can cook you if you are in close proximity to them for too long.
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pallen · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 9:45 am Post subject:

pallen · Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject:

Switch Panel

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Wiper Switch will be going in the opening on the right, should be here Monday.

pallen · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 6:01 am Post subject:

Tail lights...

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Windshield...

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I got the brake and turn signals temp wired up, its tagged and insured so I need to get some mirrors then I can take it for its first cruse!

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