1980 Truggy - Clockwork Orange aka Flat Belly Pig

[Silverback]

I think I need to order this.. http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=216 I'll try it out with the current setup, but I have a sneaking suspicion I'll be ordering it after I wheel it next weekend.

 

[TacoXpo]

I picked up one of the GM alternator brackets from TG

 

[Silverback]

I picked up one of the GM alternator brackets from TG

I'll do that eventually, I need to keep an eye out for a cheap alternator.

 

[yotarob]

 

[TacoXpo]

I feel better and cleaner now...

 

[TacoXpo]

I think she wants to go for a ride in the truggy!

 

[TacoXpo]

 

[Silverback]

Nice!

So whats the goal to go wheeling? a month.. 2 months.. 4th of July? Its coming along fast!

 

[TacoXpo]

Nice!

So whats the goal to go wheeling? a month.. 2 months.. 4th of July? Its coming along fast!

Well, the real target is August - I only say that 'cause I'll be able to do Hammers anytime of year, the Sierras won't be ready for wheeling until August.

My friends still feel we can get it done in a month for an event at the Hammers. There was a point last night that I was seriously thinking of boxing it all up and selling it! :eek:

 

[Silverback]

Well, the real target is August - I only say that 'cause I'll be able to do Hammers anytime of year, the Sierras won't be ready for wheeling until August.

My friends still feel we can get it done in a month for an event at the Hammers. There was a point last night that I was seriously thinking of boxing it all up and selling it! :eek:

I think thats one of the reasons I traded mine as well. I was getting frustrated with all the little crap that kept popping up. Just wanted a fresh start with something that worked.

 

[TacoXpo]

I think thats one of the reasons I traded mine as well. I was getting frustrated with all the little crap that kept popping up. Just wanted a fresh start with something that worked.

I can see that! I just have to power through this stuff... Now when I see rigs for 7-10k I think to myself... would have, should have! Reminds me when I bought my first motorcycle!

I'll get through this bitch!

 

[Silverback]

Well at least you got a nice shop to work in and good friends to help out. When its all said and done you'll look back and think.. "That wasn't so bad"

 

[TacoXpo]

Ab-so-lute-ly Co-Rrect!!!

My getting pissed was more about lack of planning! ...and therefore how can you have the "plan come together!"

Working on a Google Spreadsheet with all efforts in small enough tasks to where if people want to help, they can just get one off the checklist!!!

I know it will be a great toy in the end and that the process with the guys is great too.

 

[TacoXpo]

Nice Rear Shackle Idea...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=969183

 

[Silverback]

Very interesting! Are you doing it?

 

[SecretSquirrel]

Why not just go elliptical if its just a trail rig?

 

[Silverback]

Why not just go elliptical if its just a trail rig?

Thats pretty damn cool right there!

 

[TacoXpo]

Very interesting! Are you doing it?

Gonna do something... Stretching wheelbase to 112" (currently 103"). Got to put together my front end first and drive that. Checking to see about 5 sp vs 4 sp tranny length. Really would dig the 5 sp .85 or so final. I have the trans but it would probably need a rebuild since we found it shaft up in the rain... who knows how long that was!

Why not just go elliptical if its just a trail rig?

That's nuts!!! - It also be cool/safe with an anti-sway for road time! - I still want to be able to commando it to keep it a regular routine!

Build thread?

 

[TacoXpo]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/suspension/buggyleaf/index.html

 

[TacoXpo]

Looks like I may have been talked into another Rock Assault... /

SirMarlon behind the helmet...