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74_Chevota · 04-13-2012, 09:35 AM

Little welding...little tab change.

74_Chevota · 05-07-2012, 10:44 AM

Chassis is back from powder and started re-assembly

74_Chevota · 05-21-2012, 12:13 PM

Pecking away at it. Got alot done this weekend for it being a 1 man show ( minus pops helping me wrangle the transmission into place). My anticipation is growing. Ready to be wheeling again.

74_Chevota · 07-06-2012, 07:12 AM

Finally got a chance to drive the thing. I have been ready to drive this buggy for a long time now and it feel like a great accomplishment to worked through alot of things in the past year to make it happen. With working close to 60 hours a week and dealing with keeping our family farm alive, I have not had alot of time to myself to get this done. Alot of hands have touched this buggy and what turned out as an idea and a few drunken nights as a college kid turned into something I think will be a great racer/trail rider.

First impressions are WOW. The cooling system is fantastic and it handles WAY better than my old buggy. The shocks will need tuning, but overall I am proud of how it handles.

Thanks to StretchASU for the helping for 5 hours in the heat and being my comic relief. He took these pictures as well.

EasyXJ · 07-06-2012, 09:00 AM

Bring that pile to Harlan the last weekend of this month and let's put it to the test!

Appntr · 07-06-2012, 10:01 AM

I still want to kick you in the dick for how you and Will built those lower link mounts.

Outta work at 230 on Saturday if you still wanna throw that bidge on my trailer and roll to DPG or Uwharrie for a few hotlaps. Kyle and a few of the TTORA guys will be out at URE racin' around. I'll bring the Mountain Dew Slushies.

-Stretch

chevcruiser · 07-06-2012, 11:21 AM

Looks awesome!!! Let's see some vids

74_Chevota · 07-29-2012, 03:57 PM

Went out to M&M Fab's super secret testing grounds this afternoon. Thanks to PJ for having us out and letting play a little. Loving the buggy so far...minus the sway bar from Rock Equipment sway bar that snapped about 30 mins into the first ride...not extremely happy with that. Hopefully they will make it right.

slravene · 07-29-2012, 07:34 PM

looks good, sam.

we will have to get up for a ride once my new one is done, id like to see a few things on this one in person.

blacksheep10 · 07-30-2012, 06:31 AM

Serious question, with Goodyears and their directional looking tread, why the hell does everyone put the right side on "backwards".

hurleygo3 · 07-30-2012, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksheep10

Serious question, with Goodyears and their directional looking tread, why the hell does everyone put the right side on "backwards".

"this side out" can be confusing.

74_Chevota · 07-30-2012, 07:45 AM

Shannon Campbell told me so...fawkers...

Quote:

Originally Posted by hurleygo3

"this side out" can be confusing.

Bones · 07-30-2012, 07:47 AM

Nice looking rig Sam!

tw89yj · 07-30-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksheep10

Serious question, with Goodyears and their directional looking tread, why the hell does everyone put the right side on "backwards".

Not backwards, wide spaced lugs on outside regardless of position on buggy.

74_Chevota · 10-29-2012, 04:01 PM

Been wheeling the hell out of this thing. Been out 4 times in 5 weeks and so far it keeps coming back for more. Looking to be at RBD for the next ride if work will slow down. The end of my year has several HUGE projects on me at work.

Also, planning on a moab trip at the end of march/early april of next year.

If you want a racer though...its always for sale.

knaffie · 11-01-2012, 04:34 PM

Cool car.

Stupid question - why the cutout in the side panels level with the floor? I see a lot of cars with those.

tripped38 · 11-01-2012, 04:46 PM

For your foot. So you can almost look like you know what your doing climbing in the rig.

biggin · 11-01-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knaffie

Cool car.

Stupid question - why the cutout in the side panels level with the floor? I see a lot of cars with those.

Foot holds

knaffie · 11-01-2012, 04:48 PM

Thanks. I guess I didn't notice he doesn't have any slider bars to step on.

chevcruiser · 11-07-2012, 07:10 PM

Did you run into any thing that made it difficult to do the right hand drive? How's your driveline to starter clearance? Is that a lp chevy front?I have the same drivetrain and am thinking of going this way. The only differance is I'm going to run a hp ford 60 on the Chevy side. Thanks

74_Chevota · 02-11-2013, 09:39 AM

Got tired of having more suspension then motor. I think this will even it out a little...

LS3/L92, the motor has completely ported and polished heads 350+cfm, SS Ferrea valves, PSI valve springs, titanium retainers, 275xfi comp cam, Cadillac lifters, single bolt LS2 conversion w/trailblazer front cover and pickup, L92 truck intake manifold, 42lb Injectors, 92MM Nick Williams throttle body.

Said to be in the mid 500's in HP.

Had a 6.0 that i was going to build, but this worked out well and saved ALOT of time.

74_Chevota · 02-11-2013, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevcruiser

Did you run into any thing that made it difficult to do the right hand drive? How's your driveline to starter clearance? Is that a lp chevy front?I have the same drivetrain and am thinking of going this way. The only differance is I'm going to run a hp ford 60 on the Chevy side. Thanks

Honestly, not much besides fitting suspension links in as tight as possible. Starter clearance is good because of the offset to the left side. I will try and get a good picture looking down the driveline to show clearance.

syko · 02-11-2013, 10:37 AM

OH SHIT! Sam's got a real motor! Watch out for those trees

chevcruiser · 02-11-2013, 12:57 PM

What tranny are you going to run? Keeping the th350?

74_Chevota · 02-11-2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syko

OH SHIT! Sam's got a real motor! Watch out for those trees

Damn right son. Gunna throw some serious roost.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevcruiser

What tranny are you going to run? Keeping the th350?

Planning on building the TH350 and putting in a higher stall converter. Should hold up to what im planning on doing.

04-13-2012, 09:35 AM	#151 (permalink)
74_Chevota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12991 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450	Little welding...little tab change. __________________ 11' Go-fast buggy:5.3L-TH350-Atlas 3.0-bypasses

05-07-2012, 10:44 AM	#152 (permalink)
74_Chevota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12991 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450	Chassis is back from powder and started re-assembly __________________ 11' Go-fast buggy:5.3L-TH350-Atlas 3.0-bypasses

05-21-2012, 12:13 PM	#153 (permalink)
74_Chevota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12991 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450	Pecking away at it. Got alot done this weekend for it being a 1 man show ( minus pops helping me wrangle the transmission into place). My anticipation is growing. Ready to be wheeling again. __________________ 11' Go-fast buggy:5.3L-TH350-Atlas 3.0-bypasses

07-06-2012, 07:12 AM	#154 (permalink)
74_Chevota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12991 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450	Finally got a chance to drive the thing. I have been ready to drive this buggy for a long time now and it feel like a great accomplishment to worked through alot of things in the past year to make it happen. With working close to 60 hours a week and dealing with keeping our family farm alive, I have not had alot of time to myself to get this done. Alot of hands have touched this buggy and what turned out as an idea and a few drunken nights as a college kid turned into something I think will be a great racer/trail rider. First impressions are WOW. The cooling system is fantastic and it handles WAY better than my old buggy. The shocks will need tuning, but overall I am proud of how it handles. Thanks to StretchASU for the helping for 5 hours in the heat and being my comic relief. He took these pictures as well. __________________ 11' Go-fast buggy:5.3L-TH350-Atlas 3.0-bypasses Last edited by 74_Chevota; 07-06-2012 at 07:13 AM.

07-06-2012, 09:00 AM	#155 (permalink)
EasyXJ Rock God Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6494 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 1,561	Bring that pile to Harlan the last weekend of this month and let's put it to the test! __________________ We got the Rose Memorial Merit spot for KOH 2013! ECORS team #914, racing the Pampered Chef buggy

07-06-2012, 10:01 AM	#156 (permalink)
Appntr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 84206 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 237	I still want to kick you in the dick for how you and Will built those lower link mounts. Outta work at 230 on Saturday if you still wanna throw that bidge on my trailer and roll to DPG or Uwharrie for a few hotlaps. Kyle and a few of the TTORA guys will be out at URE racin' around. I'll bring the Mountain Dew Slushies. -Stretch __________________ '02 F-250: 7.3 and a Gearjammer '85 Xtra Cab: Linked, Tons, 42's Last edited by Appntr; 07-06-2012 at 10:01 AM.

07-06-2012, 11:21 AM	#157 (permalink)
chevcruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 130927 Location: idaho Posts: 325	Looks awesome!!! Let's see some vids

07-29-2012, 03:57 PM	#158 (permalink)
74_Chevota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12991 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450	Went out to M&M Fab's super secret testing grounds this afternoon. Thanks to PJ for having us out and letting play a little. Loving the buggy so far...minus the sway bar from Rock Equipment sway bar that snapped about 30 mins into the first ride...not extremely happy with that. Hopefully they will make it right. __________________ 11' Go-fast buggy:5.3L-TH350-Atlas 3.0-bypasses

07-29-2012, 07:34 PM	#159 (permalink)
slravene Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53677 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 735	looks good, sam. we will have to get up for a ride once my new one is done, id like to see a few things on this one in person. __________________ CRS Buggy :: SOLID HP60s / MAXXIS Trepadors / GREEN paint IGS Racing #404 82 Toy :: parted out

07-30-2012, 06:31 AM	#160 (permalink)
blacksheep10 Vertical Limits Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26443 Location: Paola, KS, smelling the burn table fumes Posts: 4,123	Serious question, with Goodyears and their directional looking tread, why the hell does everyone put the right side on "backwards". __________________ Kelly Kaiser Vertical Limits Inc 913.731.3040 Atomic Fabworks (my new full time shop) www.atomicfabworks.com 913.839.8450 Your ORI struts, Solid and Rod End Supply dealer! team Nasty co dog. FINISHED KOH

07-30-2012, 07:47 AM	#163 (permalink)
Bones Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 3007 Location: Marion, Ia Posts: 9,471	Nice looking rig Sam!

10-29-2012, 04:01 PM	#165 (permalink)
74_Chevota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12991 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450	Been wheeling the hell out of this thing. Been out 4 times in 5 weeks and so far it keeps coming back for more. Looking to be at RBD for the next ride if work will slow down. The end of my year has several HUGE projects on me at work. Also, planning on a moab trip at the end of march/early april of next year. If you want a racer though...its always for sale. __________________ 11' Go-fast buggy:5.3L-TH350-Atlas 3.0-bypasses

11-01-2012, 04:34 PM	#166 (permalink)
knaffie Rock God Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48084 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 2,042	Cool car. Stupid question - why the cutout in the side panels level with the floor? I see a lot of cars with those. __________________ 2011 TTF buggy

11-01-2012, 04:46 PM	#167 (permalink)
tripped38 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87358 Posts: 74	For your foot. So you can almost look like you know what your doing climbing in the rig.

11-01-2012, 04:48 PM	#169 (permalink)
knaffie Rock God Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48084 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 2,042	Thanks. I guess I didn't notice he doesn't have any slider bars to step on. __________________ 2011 TTF buggy

11-07-2012, 07:10 PM	#170 (permalink)
chevcruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 130927 Location: idaho Posts: 325	Did you run into any thing that made it difficult to do the right hand drive? How's your driveline to starter clearance? Is that a lp chevy front?I have the same drivetrain and am thinking of going this way. The only differance is I'm going to run a hp ford 60 on the Chevy side. Thanks

02-11-2013, 09:39 AM	#171 (permalink)
74_Chevota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12991 Location: Boone/Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,450	Got tired of having more suspension then motor. I think this will even it out a little... LS3/L92, the motor has completely ported and polished heads 350+cfm, SS Ferrea valves, PSI valve springs, titanium retainers, 275xfi comp cam, Cadillac lifters, single bolt LS2 conversion w/trailblazer front cover and pickup, L92 truck intake manifold, 42lb Injectors, 92MM Nick Williams throttle body. Said to be in the mid 500's in HP. Had a 6.0 that i was going to build, but this worked out well and saved ALOT of time. __________________ 11' Go-fast buggy:5.3L-TH350-Atlas 3.0-bypasses Last edited by 74_Chevota; 02-11-2013 at 09:40 AM.

02-11-2013, 10:37 AM	#173 (permalink)
syko Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 746 Location: New Salisbury, Indiana Posts: 4,473	OH SHIT! Sam's got a real motor! Watch out for those trees __________________ #419 8.8876 @ 76.80mph in an 1/8 drag Look for us on Facebook [U][B][COLOR="Red"]Sponsors[/COLOR][/B][/U] Fourward Motentum Driveline Specialists BFGoodrich Art Carr Performance Products Advanced Adapters PSC Motorsports Allied Wheel East Coast Gear Supply Bulldog Winch Reid Racing Inc

02-11-2013, 12:57 PM	#174 (permalink)
chevcruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 130927 Location: idaho Posts: 325	What tranny are you going to run? Keeping the th350?

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