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gr8cobbler Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 916 Location: Midlife Crisis, Midwest
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 11:58 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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No where near a record, and it's a quality build from a talented guy. I've watched from the beginning and will watch until he's driving the rubber off the wheels. He's living a life AND has a dune buggy. Go man go! _________________ Gary
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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6 years I thought is was more like 10...lol
Yeah I have to many hobbies. .besides as soon as I get it done I will want something else. ..so this keeps me tinkering. ..I plan to have it done this summer. ...Really. .no Really
Thanks guys for being patient. .I will get it done.. _________________ 73' Bug
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 3:21 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Made some good progress. .mocked up the rebel wire harness and it all worked. This is a great kit to work with. Now just have to tidy up the connections and make them all pretty.
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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New driving lights. .won't have time to install them ..very busy at work..collecting more parts..it's at least moving along..
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timcurtis67 Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2013 Posts: 87 Location: Carlisle PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 3:38 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Len,
Where did you get those lights from? What size are they?
I'm still trying to decide what size lights to run on my buggy.
Glad to see your progress, its going to be an awesome buggy.
Tim _________________ 67 Desert Fox Spoiler |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:35 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/mini-auxi...ight/1386/
this is the web site. I bought the 45 deg. lights
They are about 2" round and are very bright.
Tim,
These are the same one's Glasser bought for his buggy. Search driving lights and look at Glasser post he has the link for them. _________________ 73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 |
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timcurtis67 Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2013 Posts: 87 Location: Carlisle PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Thanks Len, _________________ 67 Desert Fox Spoiler |
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57BLITZ Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2012 Posts: 2385 Location: DEEK - U.S.A.
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Lookin' forward to seein' yer progress Len! Nice work so far!!!
I am really interested in how you are going to do the intake manifold . . . innovation in action!!!
That's the first 3-CARB, air-cooled V.W. engine that I have seen!!!! _________________ Jesucristo es mi Seņor y Salvador! |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:28 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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UPDATE !!!!!!!!! yeah it's been awhile..
OK I have all the wiring done now and installed Weatherpack connections , If you are wondering how they are , well they are well worth it..
I will be taking the buggy apart now so I can paint the pan and get it ready for assembly.
As I said the last 10 years " am going to get it done this year" this year it will come true.
I want to have it ready for the second BugOut.
The last pic is the unused wire , I don't want to cut it just incase later down the road I may need to hook something up.
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57BLITZ Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2012 Posts: 2385 Location: DEEK - U.S.A.
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Glad to see yer back at it . . . keep up the nice work! _________________ Jesucristo es mi Seņor y Salvador! |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:50 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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I made some more progress last night. I had to cut out part of the body in the back and re formed it. I still need to smooth it out . Next I will take the body back off and get the pan ready for paint.
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Pulled the motor and going to start to clean it up, 10 years worth of dust. Just nee to decide on a color for the car so I can paint the tin.
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Bashr52 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2006 Posts: 5666 Location: On an island in VA
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:41 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Is this the illusive tripe induction option
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Yes it is the only one of its kind....I got it from BIGFOOT... The Unicorn did all the machining. and the Leprechaun sold it to Bigfoot.. _________________ 73' Bug
85' Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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I'm thinking of this color for my buggy. With a cream colored interior.
What do you all think. They call it Ford Cloud Mist Gray. I will have to go to the paint shop and see it in person.
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:20 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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In that picture, the sun and position of the camera kind of bleaches the color. But I know the color and think it would look good.
For me, light interior colors are out. I would get it dirty before unpacking it from the plastic. Tan, Buckskin, Silver and black will also go with that color. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:34 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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All cleaned up. Now to start putting the goodies on.
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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What's in the box?...more goodies for the motor..have wait a week. Going on vacation for a few days. Mickey Mouse here we come
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 3:58 am Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Test fitting some of the new goodies..hopefully paint will be soon.
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Hot Air Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 664 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Len's spoiler buggy |
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Took it back apart . Ordered por 15 kit for the floors. Going to paint the pan this week.. it's been 11 years in the making. I think it's time to get her painted. _________________ 73' Bug
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