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 Post subject: Re: dune buggy project
PostPosted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:08 am 
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nice look! i like the wheels, makes me think of a dune buggy hot wheels i had as a kid

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:57 am 
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Nice! :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: dune buggy project
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They are 14s I think a smaller tire or diferent wheels

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 Post subject: Re: dune buggy project
PostPosted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:37 am 
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wouldn't it be easier to just put some adjusters in the beam and raise it a few inches?

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 Post subject: Re: dune buggy project
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My tires are within about 2" and dont rub the lip. The front end doesnt hardly move when you hit a bump because its so light. Maybe drums drilled for the Chevy pattern would help bring the wheels in a little. Can you narrow the front beam?

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 Post subject: Re: dune buggy project
PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:59 pm 
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Any progress Jason?

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 Post subject: Re: dune buggy project
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Ran all the brake lines, installed pedal assembly, and did final prime and block... next cut holes for tail lights and for speedo. Then paint. Just can't decide on a color. Not sure on what size motor either. 1776 or bigger.


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 Post subject: Re: dune buggy project
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jasonE wrote:
Ran all the brake lines, installed pedal assembly, and did final prime and block... next cut holes for tail lights and for speedo. Then paint. Just can't decide on a color. Not sure on what size motor either. 1776 or bigger.


If you're going to have the case and heads machined for 90.5's for a 1776, just have them machined for 94's and build a 1915.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:27 pm 
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Looking good. :thumbs:

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