samy single seater

smurfy90 · Jan 24, 2013

machen4x4 said:
i know you got a truss on the way, if it is the rear axle truss i have one from trail gear i am not going to use
be more than happy to get it to you if that speeds thing up for you.
keep up the good work.
jamie

Thanks for the offer. Id forsure take you up on it if he didnt already have this one on the way. Only parts left to order is hiems for the rear suspension and 14" air shocks. Then tear down for paint and time for some 50hp woopow!

machen4x4 · Jan 24, 2013

thats cool, i got a good deal from ben at xrr on my heims if you havnt allready got some on the way.
here is his no if you need it 205-901-7661

smurfy90 · Jan 24, 2013

Thanks for the info jamie. Ive texted him.

ldudley · Jan 24, 2013

This unit is lookin :dblthumb:

smurfy90 · Jan 25, 2013

Redneck gauge mount. Not the prettiest thing.

STROKERYOTA · Jan 25, 2013

great lookin rig man, explain how the pedal's r going to mount. most single seaters iv seen are auto so brake on left gas on right, where's the clutch going?

smurfy90 · Jan 25, 2013

STROKERYOTA said:
great lookin rig man, explain how the pedal's r going to mount. most single seaters iv seen are auto so brake on left gas on right, where's the clutch going?

clutch going to be on left of trans, brake and skinny pedal gonna be on the right side..

STROKERYOTA · Jan 25, 2013

makes sense

smurfy90 · Jan 27, 2013

Got engine cage tabs tack weldered!

customfab · Jan 27, 2013

smurfy90 said:
Got engine cage tabs tack weldered!

Weldered what the hell is that might need to get one of those for my shop :wtflol:

just kiddn looks good will be a fun little ride

STROKERYOTA · Jan 27, 2013

keeps lookin bettern :dblthumb:

machen4x4 · Jan 27, 2013

this is going to be wicked man, cant wait to see it on the trails

smurfy90 · Jan 27, 2013

customfab said:
Weldered what the hell is that might need to get one of those for my shop just kiddn looks good will be a fun little ride

Weldered! = dirt dobber welds.. :****:
Thanks guys can wait to get its done. And hope trent lets me drive it. Whats it cost to powdercoat a chassis?

STROKERYOTA · Jan 27, 2013

down here around $600, y not just paint it? easier to fix scratches

smurfy90 · Jan 27, 2013

Think he says he gonna rattle can it. Trying to talk him into powdercoating it

jordan7118 · Jan 27, 2013

This build is awesome! Gonna make some high dollar buggies look pretty silly :woot:

smurfy90 · Jan 28, 2013

Whipped out a removable crossmember to mount btf battery box to

TBItoy · Jan 28, 2013

smurfy90 said:
Think he says he gonna rattle can it. Trying to talk him into powdercoating it

Door trim roller and a quart of Rustoleum Hammered paint. + a couple cans of spray to get where you can't roll.

Door trim roller makes quick work of tube painting

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smurfy90 · Jan 28, 2013

TBItoy said:
Door trim roller and a quart of Rustoleum Hammered paint. + a couple cans of spray to get where you can't roll.

Door trim roller makes quick work of tube painting

:****:

Heard of this before. Also from what i remember dont it dry hard as powdercoat?

TBItoy · Jan 28, 2013

smurfy90 said:
Heard of this before. Also from what i remember dont it dry hard as powdercoat?

Well, naw, cause it's still paint.

Powder coat is baked on and gets hard, almost like a shell.

I painted the f/r bumpers and both sliders on this with about a half quart of paint and 1 can of spray. Bout $20 for all of it. (1 qt of paint $11, 1 can $5, 3 rollers $1/ea)

Gotta make sure and let each coat dry. I did 2 coats.

The hammered paint blends and covers well, especially if you want to touch up the outside of the buggy every year to keep 'er lookin sharp.

Big difference in $50 for paint and supplies vs. a couple hundred $ for powder coat.