one eye Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Looks way different than a couple of days ago. I like it, should be very good on the trail. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thats gonna be some fun. Are you going to make some short rear doors for it, or just weld in some skins? Be kinda neat to have gear access on the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quidam Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) "I like it, should be very good on the trail." Oh yea. Looking good. :clap:Rust sidelined this one and it needs a rollbar. Edited July 23, 2009 by Quidam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Thats gonna be some fun. Are you going to make some short rear doors for it, or just weld in some skins? Be kinda neat to have gear access on the sides. shorten the stock doors 12" will be gong to sand lake week of 10-14 Aug . Rust sidelined this one . no problem with rust here this cars been in to wrecks and there is no rust on the body Edited July 23, 2009 by Scott in Bellingham add detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 chopped the top off and got the rollbars in place last night , the rear is so light I need to find some softer shocks/springs , anyone know of some that would fit maybe I could just change out the spring on the stock strut , of maybe theres some longer travel softer coil over shocks I could put on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Build your own, its easy, works great for me. Or these guys. Or a pair of air shocks from NAPA for 80.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 chopped the top off and got the rollbars in place last night ,the rear is so light I need to find some softer shocks/springs , anyone know of some that would fit maybe I could just change out the spring on the stock strut , of maybe theres some longer travel softer coil over shocks I could put on the back after you throw on a heavy rear receiver hitch bumper, a full size spare, and whatnot, it will be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 shorten the stock doors 12" will be gong to sand lake week of 10-14 Aug Sweet. Sand Lake huh? I'll have to see if I have mine back together by then. (engine puked, gotta build the spare) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 after you throw on a heavy rear receiver hitch bumper, a full size spare, and whatnot, it will be enough. sorry not gonna happen , might not even have a spare basically a road legal ATV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) it drives found some VW jetta rear shocks they look 4-1/2" longer with a lighter spring , will see if they work should be softer and longer travel Edited July 24, 2009 by Scott in Bellingham detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Are you going to go wheeling or look for lions??????????? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Nice roll bars... I assumed they would be shorter, with the sammy windshield in there, but I like that better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Are you going to go wheeling or look for lions??????????? Jeff I like the ATV tire seat. I think that should stay. Way better than the milk crate I used to drive an old Triumph around once. Seriously. Looking good. Can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 2 weeks into it Happy with how its coming together, glad I shortened it 12" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 im diggin it scott, my only concern is the strength that was removed when you cut the roof off as well as sectioned the body. are you gonna add more to the cage? im just wondering if it would fold it self in half after a few times out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I like the way it looks without the doors and fenders... more of a buggy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 I like the way it looks without the doors and fenders... more of a buggy... the doors are gutted basically just the outer shell, will keep people in ,,,and mud and sand and water out , front fenders will be modified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 im diggin it scott, my only concern is the strength that was removed when you cut the roof off as well as sectioned the body. are you gonna add more to the cage? im just wondering if it would fold it self in half after a few times out. cage isnt finished yet , also the thing is so light has less stress then the stock weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 got it road worhty and drove into town tonight, I really like the car goes down the road fine, drove threw and got a burger and had some ice cream , been working on it pretty steddy for 2 weeks , should be ready for our sandlake dunes trip in a week , need to add a towbar , wondering what the thing weighs should get it on a scale and see , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 took it out again today, fun little car, this week plan to: add a tow bar, ( Eric you want 1 we can do 2 at a time) shorten the rear driveshaft 12" right now its missing tighty up the dash figure out why the turn signals dont work add CB add big 9' anntenna for Dunes flag add a couple Ammo storage boxes make a fiberglass roof add more seat belts change out the tires / wheels still looking for some All Terrains hopefully some more paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Ooo nice! I like the roll cage (Safari style) Whooot! Looks like a fun little car, I like these ideas you posted. Can't wait to see it after all that! -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 took it out again today, fun little car, this week plan to: add a tow bar, ( Eric you want 1 we can do 2 at a time) Done shorten the rear driveshaft 12" right now its missing tighty up the dash figure out why the turn signals dont work add CB add big 9' anntenna for Dunes flag Got Them add a couple Ammo storage boxes Made just needs bolted on make a fiberglass roof add more seat belts Done change out the tires / wheels still looking for some All Terrains hopefully some more paint Gettin there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 OH THAT LOOKS NUTS!!!! I sooo wanted BFG ALL-TERRAINS for my wagon, but they stoped making them in 14"s. its 15"s and up.. I can't wait to see the roof, Something like a Land Rover Defender huh? -Tom Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 OH THAT LOOKS NUTS!!!! I sooo wanted BFG ALL-TERRAINS for my wagon, but they stoped making them in 14"s. its 15"s and up.. I can't wait to see the roof, Something like a Land Rover Defender huh? -Tom Keep it up! I made a trade and got the tires I wanted , tonight plans are to make and install towbar , put a muffler on it, engine skid plate atatch the roof , add some seat belts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Cool car Scott, fun thread to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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