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markdam
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 Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:42 am Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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| putttin the juice to that thing is RAD. Cant wait to see the video |
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slalombuggy
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| Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:28 am Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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The top on my buggy is fiberglass. I found it about 10 years ago when I bought a couple baja bugs and a buggy that turned out was the same body as mine (1 of 17 made) so that was lucky. I then proceeded to chop the roof 6 inches so the opening on the side is only 18 but the roof sits down right on the cage.
I'm putting even more motor in the race car so stay tuned......
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Merk
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| Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:39 am Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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| slalombuggy wrote: |
The top on my buggy is fiberglass. I found it about 10 years ago when I bought a couple baja bugs and a buggy that turned out was the same body as mine (1 of 17 made) so that was lucky. I then proceeded to chop the roof 6 inches so the opening on the side is only 18 but the roof sits down right on the cage.
I'm putting even more motor in the race car so stay tuned......
brad |
The rounded shape is real nice.
I have been watching the B-Ville thread from the begining. It's Epic.
Merk |
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Merk
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| Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:47 am Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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The Outboard ,hydraulic assembly is self contained, weight is 14 lbs. 5 inch of travel 5000 lbs of push, power in and out, 9-14 inch eye to eye.
https://www.boatstore.com/th-marine-elct0078-7050-...gLoFPD_BwE
I'm still considering other pumps and ram units.
Any suggestions ? |
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Merk
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| Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:11 pm Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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It's alive! Temporary parts for testing only but it moves. I think the arm length will work. The hydraulic unit won't work on it's side. I'm thinking up some mods to get it to work horizontal. If not a single ram would fit right in there. I'm looking at one that is a few inches longer and would extend into the tunnel.
The boat unit is 9"-14" The single ram 10"-16". One inch more stroke and 2" longer. That's about what I need for rear also. Then It needs a pump and valves.
Going to look at some hydraulic parts this week.
Need some heim joints to link up the front beams so that both rotate together.
I better learn how to post video. 
Merk
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markdam
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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Merk
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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Hello:
Thanks for the popcorn. I see you are also working on a Clipper Buggy. I like them.
Merk |
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markdam
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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| The California Clipper is by far and away the best fiberglass dune buggy even above the manx ever built in the universe.! Ok Ok |
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slalombuggy
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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| markdam wrote: |
| The California Clipper is by far and away the best fiberglass dune buggy even above the manx ever built in the universe.! Ok Ok |
Yup, just behind the Bounty Hunter/Deserter body LOL.
brad |
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markdam
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: Parts Pile Buggy Build |
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| Speaking of tops...... I do have a Corsair dune buggy fiberglass top that was on my clipper that is for sale they're all so close that I guess you can interchange them a little bit |
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