Chief buggy

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Yup the d60 pinion is like 1.25” at the splines. Added like a 1” long piece of 1.5”x.120 and then ground down the rest of the pinion1.5” OD after cutting the gear off. press fit inside 1.75”x.120. Plug weld and end weld and rock out. Then the other end will get welded solid to the male end that perfectly slipped and self centered into the 1.75” x.120

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Got lots of time in today. Got my rad mounts made. Bolted the fan to the radiator and wings as well. Then used some 1x2 tube as the frame stand offs.

 

[ridered3]

Progress is looking good!

 

[Sluggy]

So you'll be wheeling this thing come June?

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

So you'll be wheeling this thing come June?

Yeh. I’m gonna say doubtful. Idk. I depends on how much money I throw at it. I’m still saving to buy out my ex wife from the house. So I try to split savings and buggy.

The bad thing is I’m up against the most expensive items. Shocks, tires/wheels, gears, and driveshafts. Engine harness and fuel. Plus other misc. I’m knocking on 10k

 

[Sluggy]

I have some 2.0 air shocks if that helps get ya going.

 

[chaplinfj60]

Yeh. I’m gonna say doubtful. Idk. I depends on how much money I throw at it. I’m still saving to buy out my ex wife from the house. So I try to split savings and buggy.

The bad thing is I’m up against the most expensive items. Shocks, tires/wheels, gears, and driveshafts. Engine harness and fuel. Plus other misc. I’m knocking on 10k

them ****ing things all bring the money suck for sure..... but you doing excellent so keep that up.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

well as I head back to school, being a teacher had some perks this break. I got lots done on the buggy. The list is as follow in particular order.

I got interior panels done. They pull out with a few bolts, the center panel mocked up with paint lids as gauges, and Bluetooth speaker

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Also got my floors from Cutler Fab. He did the grippy dimple. They are mounted to the bottom side of the tube. This kinda makes a basket for your feet. And gives me more foot room. Shall see if they hold too much mud.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Also got the radiator finalized. I ordered some silicone fittings from Pegasus racing. Came out super simple and clean.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Also fully welded out the sterling. Picked a 2006-2010 housing. They seem to be easier to get parts. Shock mounts, tie downs, and suck down mounts added front and rear. Complete with tether(these were surplus of eBay)

 

[Ghetto Fab.]

I like the quick release and how its tethered. Seems those always get lost offroad somehow.

 

[ridered3]

Looks like a ton of progress was made during your break!

 

[chaplinfj60]

Also got my floors from Cutler Fab. He did the grippy dimple. They are mounted to the bottom side of the tube. This kinda makes a basket for your feet. And gives me more foot room. Shall see if they hold too much mud.

that floor gave me an idea to consider when the times comes so a saved that photo. very cool in deed

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

So I got a steering orbital local. A used radial dynamic Eaton. The way it sits in the mount the fittings face down. I could flip the breaker and buy a steering wheel spacer. But I don’t see why this won’t work?!

I know it might be a little harder to get the initial bleed.

 

[Bebop]

It'll be fine.

 

[chaplinfj60]

i ve never had an issue bleeding because i usually dont have all the lines tight because i forgot one and it kinda does it for me...

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Also go the hood cut locally and some header shields for the footwell. They slip behind the doghouse and use the same bolts

 

[chaplinfj60]

it is awesome how the panels look and bring it to life. good job there

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Hulse offers a hood, but its not cheap, and doesnt do full coverage. In PA, we get all the weather. On the current truggy, I have walked on the hood so many times, put tool up there, winch lines etc. Even put my lunch on in. So i made my own.

 

[YJ4Rox]

Hulse offers a hood, but its not cheap, and doesnt do full coverage. In PA, we get all the weather. On the current truggy, I have walked on the hood so many times, put tool up there, winch lines etc. Even put my lunch on in. So i made my own.

same reason i run a full hood plus the extra rain protection on wiring and sensors. Looking good man!

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

same reason i run a full hood plus the extra rain protection on wiring and sensors. Looking good man!

exactly, Im gonna make lexan footwells too. I can see out, but not be covered in mud and coal slop

 

[ridered3]

Looks awesome with the panels!

 

[JohnnyJ]

exactly, Im gonna make lexan footwells too. I can see out, but not be covered in mud and coal slop

Should be great for the first 8 seconds off the trailer. :D

But I do agree that having panels is nice. I have some panels I only run in wet & cold that are currently aluminum, and I keep threatening to make out of lexan so for a few seconds at a time I can look see tires.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

hahaha fair, we shall see. It's cheaper than alum, and i should be able to shape it a little easier at home with no break.

 

[chaplinfj60]

i been using 1/8" AL panels and like them because when i do lean on a rock real bad they take the grinds and gouges and not my bars.

 

[JohnnyJ]

i been using 1/8" AL panels and like them because when i do lean on a rock real bad they take the grinds and gouges and not my bars.

I went the other way. My roof is 1/8, but my side panels are from sheets of stock car aluminum panels that are "cheap" (Allstar / Lane Auto is close-ish). They are around 0.040" thick, and crumple and rip because it probably the lowest of low grade. They bang out easily, and I have the template that I can cut out new ones quickly. I have an accordioned panel from South Dakota hanging on my wall as a souvenir.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Also scored these from eBay. 1950’s era pontiac badge that match the theme or the buggy. Should go on each side of the footwell panels

 

[ridered3]

Also scored these from eBay. 1950’s era pontiac badge that match the theme or the buggy. Should go on each side of the footwell panels

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

So looking at likely attacking steering parts next. Then plumbing, wiring and last gears, driveshafts, and shocks.

I am planning again to make the best combo with the parts and pricing i can.

I am looking at using-

Pump-
Pro Series TC High Performance Steering Pump
-12 INLET / -8 OUTLET / 6.0 GPM

Pulley-

PP2401 - 4.5" Power Steering Pump Pulley (Serpentine) for CBR/TC Pump​

And reservoir-

PSC Power Steering Reservoirs SR146-8-12-OA​

Performance Steering Components PSC SR146-8-12-OA PSC Power Steering Reservoirs | Summit Racing

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Tho I am debating making my own reservoir with pipe caps/4" exhaust tube and a filler neck and some weld on fittings?

Then my cooler is this

PLATE AND FIN HOT ROD ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER WITH SHROUD AND SPAL FAN | eBay

and then my plan for a filter is this

3/8" NPT 7 GPM Return Line Filter Zinga BE-10-18 | Zinga | Brands | www.surpluscenter.com