Trail rig boggle

David G 4x4 · Jan 29, 2014

My time, floor space and / or need, to build a trail rig has pushed the build away again, and again, and again. I don't really feel much pressure to build one any more because I've finally got a build to showcase some fabwork.

But, now I've got some fab equipment, and the reality of being able to build almost anything I want has sunk in. Took me a while to even realize it. So now I can start dreaming up my next trail rig.

Thought about using my 84 2wd, but thats too easy. My thoughts are moving towards using some sort of small, 4 seat, car body for the build. Total **** box style, cause that's my style. I don't need anything nice, because when I get buckled up it's like a controlled car wreck.

I did a quick craigslist search and found a VW bug body for $300....

Will be the normal hell raising setup. Small tires, 22r and Toyota stuff underneath. When you roll like this, it's all about the show right? Looking for suggestions on the body. Pictures of the cars would be awesome too.

The Luke · Jan 29, 2014

Re: Re: Trail rig boggle

I'm looking forward to this. That bug that Jimmy built back in the day was one of the first "crawlers" I'd ever seen.

Nuts · Jan 29, 2014

A buddy used to talk about building a VW golf convertable(doesn't remember exectly what they are called) with yotas,36s and full cage.

fordcontraption01 · Jan 29, 2014

I got a pic somewhere of a bug that's got a full exo cage on it with a 350 on pane and steering f/r rockwells and cut 44 boggers that is completely badass looking and I'm sure someone on here knows the one I'm talking about. It was for sale awhile back.

5BrothersFabrication · Jan 29, 2014

5BrothersFabrication · Jan 29, 2014

fordcontraption01 · Jan 29, 2014

Holy **** that's it and looks even more badass with those big tares on it

TBItoy · Jan 29, 2014

Re: Re: Trail rig boggle

That was the first real crawler I ever rode in.

Badass rig

TBItoy · Jan 29, 2014

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Curious to see how a mini rig will turn out

David G 4x4 · Jan 29, 2014

$300.... Ya'll think I should go get it?

lowbudgetjunk · Jan 29, 2014

I don't know why you are still typing?

Three weeks and she aught to be done.....this is totally my style as well. But, without the cool fab

fordcontraption01 · Jan 29, 2014

Hell yea that's cheap build a frame put the body on it and do a rolled tube exo with a front or rear Toyota drivetrain like you say you like and :driving:

5BrothersFabrication · Jan 29, 2014

lowbudgetjunk said:
I don't know why you are still typing?

X2, go get it and surprise us with a build thread. In TECH AND FAB because that's where build threads belong. :****:

David G 4x4 · Jan 29, 2014

wow, haha. Wonder why I never noticed that. Maybe a moderator should move it. I reckon I'm gonna try to find 300 bucks.

5BrothersFabrication · Jan 29, 2014

Not knocking you, you do awesome work. Just gen disc is reserved for titties, ninja shits, pictures of hippie beer, and stupid **** people dig up off the innerwebz. flashemifyougotem

CheapJ7 · Jan 30, 2014

David G 4x4 · Jan 30, 2014

I guess it would resemble the spider bug with out the scat motor. lol. That thing has a lot of super cool linkage running through it. I guess I knew the build would be 'cheaper than a buggy.... BUT, not really. I could make a project out of a can of soup. An $800 Toyota truck would basically just be plug and play. ???

lol it is kind of odd that I didn't pay close enough attention to where I posted that build thread. I reckon John moved it, I said something to him about it.