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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:30 pm Post subject: My project Doom Buggy |
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So i aquired a buggy from a friend of mine a few years ago. i was all ready to get it on the road and have my fun with it. upon tearing down the motor i found ou that it was worn out. so 2 years later i have got a couple of motors to rebuild and so now it is time to get this project going
back when i got it i started the tear down but ended at the boat anchor engine so i will post the pics that i have to date and will update when i have new ones
this is what it looked like upon getting it
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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and a shot of the dash
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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and the start of the tear down
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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and the pan stripped of the body
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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and the removal of the floors
which was done tonight, the rest of the pictures where from 2 years ago
i am planning on using some 1"x2" tubing to build the outer frame and then use some 1/8th or 1/16th sheet for the floor |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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Cool Buggy! Except for the dash, it is a close Manx clone.
I suggest the 1/16 inch thick floor. 1/8 is way overkill and adds a lot of un-necessary weight. I use 14 Gauge metal for floors and it is a touch overkill, but works nicely. The 1 X 2 tubing does make a nice outside rail. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:40 am Post subject: |
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thanks for the info
but now i am wondering if i should go 1" up or 2" up
i am going to do some more research before i start making it |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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cdnltded wrote: |
thanks for the info
but now i am wondering if i should go 1" up or 2" up
i am going to do some more research before i start making it |
2 X 2 boxed tubing makes a nice 1 inch lift on buggy. If you use the 0.120 wall, or 1/8 wall tubing, you do not need to sleeve the inside to keep from crushing the tubing.
A 1 inch lift is subtle and nice that it raises the windshield a touch and gets your eyes looking through the center of the windshield. And effectively sits you lower in the body. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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thanks Joe |
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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so i am preparing to fab up my floor pan and frame. i noticed on my body where it attaches to the there is a lip i am using 2x3 with the 2 being vertical and the 3 flat. do i just cut that little lip off? |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:27 am Post subject: |
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I only use the 2 inch portion on the horizontal part so I can leave the factory lip. Plus, less sticking inside to interfere with seat tracks.
_________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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well i started my floors tonight. got both the outer rails done, now i have to grind the up and cut them to length. way easier then i thought it would be
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impaleale Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2010 Posts: 302 Location: NJ
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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Nice work! |
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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impaleale wrote: |
Nice work! |
thanks |
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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so
a hot, sharp piece of steel = one cut that hurts like hell but does not bleed
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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anyway got some progress done tonight
got the outer frame smoothened out and tacked into place
i am really happy with the results, some fine tuning of course but a welder is only as good as his grinder
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:24 am Post subject: |
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Looks good! _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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joescoolcustoms wrote: |
Looks good! |
thank you Joe |
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cdnltded Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2015 Posts: 381 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:34 am Post subject: |
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so i have a question to those who have the knowledge
i have 2 different pedal assemblies
one is from the early 60's and one from the late 60s to early 70s
the second has the gas pedal on the assembly.
which one would be better to use.
and where do i locate the pedal stop with either
thanks in advance |
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5481 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:59 am Post subject: |
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The older cast pedals look nicer and would be appropriate for your frame. I know the clutch cable location was moved inside the tunnel at least once. How far in from the edge the tube is located is the only critical dimension. If it is the same as both of your pedal assemblies then the one to use is up to you. I can say from experience that using a roller pedal in the early pedal assembly is a bit uncomfortable on long drives. _________________
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