Project Sexi Sami

onetoncrawler · Mar 24, 2014

TacomaJD said:
Just out of curiosity, what all did you do to paint the cage? Just wipe it down with alcohol and rattle can it? Reason I ask is because I will have bare metal link bars, axle, and frame rails that will need painting and want to do it where it has a good solid coat on it. Always just rattle canned over the existing painted cage on my rig, haven't done much with prepping bare metal. Guess it's pretty simple, but I like to overthink things to ensure I do them right. :****:

I always get scotch Brite and scrub it with those and brake cleaner, then wipe it down with clean rags and brake cleaner

I always prime everything even though most paint now says is not required

TacomaJD · Mar 24, 2014

onetoncrawler said:
I always get scotch Brite and scrub it with those and brake cleaner, then wipe it down with clean rags and brake cleaner

I always prime everything even though most paint now says is not required

Always wondered if brake cleaner left behind any sort of residue that might hinder the finish or adhesion of the paint. Good info, thanks.

TBItoy · Mar 24, 2014

A gallon of prep-sol/prep-all/etc generic "wax and grease remover" paint prep will ususally run about $20-25 and will do more work than several cases of brake cleaner aerosol.

Just a suggestion, (and you won't use up all your aerosol brake cleaner)

TacomaJD · Mar 25, 2014

Re:

Sweet, probably will pick some up. And yep, I don't even do a whole lot of work in my shop compared to most and I still use a lot of brake cleaner.

clemsonjeep · Mar 25, 2014

Where's your furniture?

onetoncrawler · Mar 25, 2014

clemsonjeep said:
Where's your furniture?

I guess your talking about the pic of the dash panel haha

I am sitting in my recliner in that pic and it's a wide open shot to the TV about 15' away laughing1

kmcminn · Mar 25, 2014

Looks like wife moved out and took everything with her. I can get you some wire reels if you want. Lol

onetoncrawler · Mar 25, 2014

kmcminn said:
Looks like wife moved out and took everything with her. I can get you some wire reels if you want. Lol

lol you know better than that - there is a couch, love seat, recliner, trunk and end table all in that room - you just can't see it :****:

I don't like clutter ;D

onetoncrawler · Mar 25, 2014

Back to buggy buggy building instead of discussing home decor :woot:

B.DRAKE · Mar 25, 2014

Looks awesome :woot:

nealcj8 · Mar 25, 2014

Its gona look sweet

smurfy90 · Mar 25, 2014

Me likey!

bluetoy · Mar 25, 2014

This is a nice unit. Saw it in person a few nights ago. Gonna be a sweet ride. :dblthumb:

onetoncrawler · Mar 29, 2014

Thanks guys - what are folks using to plumb rear mounted radiators besides welding on AN fittings and using -16 hose?

All of my inlet and outlet sizes are 1.125" so I would love to just buy a 20' roll of hose and add a couple of 90° pieces of tubing

hokie_yj · Mar 30, 2014

My old buggy is plumbed with hydraulic hose through the chassis, with radiator hose on each end. Mine is 1.5" I.D. hose, but I'm sure you find 1.125". The new buggy is getting -16AN stuff though.

85toyo · Mar 30, 2014

hokie_yj said:
My old buggy is plumbed with hydraulic hose through the chassis, with radiator hose on each end. Mine is 1.5" I.D. hose, but I'm sure you find 1.125". The new buggy is getting -16AN stuff though.

What hose are you using? I'm doing the same and need to order it soon but can't decide on a brand/style hose. I had originally planned on Fragola push lok until I discovered that it had a 212* max operating temp. Kinda leaning towards Russell pro flex now but wow that stuff is high. Trying to find a cheaper alternative if I can.

hokie_yj · Mar 30, 2014

I actually haven't gotten as far as buying the stuff to plumb it yet.

Stuntman Autoworks · Mar 30, 2014

I used clear braided vinyl hose on my sami you can get it at lowes but it was alot cheaper at a local industrial supply store.

onetoncrawler · Mar 30, 2014

Went and scavenged through the parts store hoses to get the angled hoses I needed and bought 1" conduit which is the perfect size for my hoses , no steps or conversion pieces needed