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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 8:44 pm
by wyldbill
i like that upside down barts sprint car header, makes it look like like a real dune buggy.
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:58 am
by Asso_man!
wyldbill wrote:i like that upside down barts sprint car header, makes it look like like a real dune buggy.
I love it too, but ain't it from Big Boys Toys? I would like to add a realistic driver figure and have thought about the "Wild Willy" driver or the Sand Scorcher driver, any other proposal? I may try to fit some lexan parts on the sides (maybe from inside to not hide the tubes?) and a cool netting should also do the trick
if anyone has a nice looking driver figure for sale, please let me know
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:09 am
by mrlexan
Asso_man! wrote:ain't it
LOL! And you say your English isn't that good.
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:08 am
by Asso_man!
mrlexan wrote:Asso_man! wrote:ain't it
LOL! And you say your English isn't that good.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:29 am
by badhoopty
hella sweet... i like, i want.
dont go graphite, just polish the chassy.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:10 pm
by Asso_man!
badhoopty wrote:don't go graphite, just polish the chassy.
It was just an option to go graphite, main problem with polishing the one I have is that it has been painted, I'm already tired only with thinking of the sandpaper job
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:28 pm
by aconsola
Asso_man! wrote:badhoopty wrote:don't go graphite, just polish the chassy.
It was just an option to go graphite, main problem with polishing the one I have is that it has been painted, I'm already tired only with thinking of the sandpaper job
Why not use a chemical paint stripper to get most of it off and then start with the sandpaper?
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:36 pm
by Asso_man!
That's an option, but I hate to work with chemicals, though I work in cosmetics now
I may try to cut a new chassis for her, we'll see...
Here is the nude roll cage after stripping it all down
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:45 pm
by shodog
The more I look at this buggy, the more I wish I bid on it.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:52 pm
by Asso_man!
shodog wrote:The more I look at this buggy, the more I wish I bid on it.
Yep, it was a bit hefty, but hell, nobody will ever come accross the same I guess and I haven't the spare time nor the skills to build it myself...
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:10 pm
by badhoopty
shodog wrote:The more I look at this buggy, the more I wish I bid on it.
me too.
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:38 pm
by MelvinsArmy
Dip that chassis in brake fluid. No sand paper needed.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:20 am
by Asso_man!
I still don't know where I'm going with this one, but I made a quick mock-up today, all black parts, andy's A-arms and black 6-gear tranny fitted with a heatsink,
what do you think? I was wondering if gold shocks should not be better than the teflon ones... also thought to go white, still hesitating
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:31 am
by MelvinsArmy
Definitely go with gold shocks. Gold and red screams old school, plus you've already got the gold on your exhaust tip. Looking good.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:41 am
by mrlexan
shodog wrote:The more I look at this buggy, the more I wish I bid on it.
I have to side with Jim, I am feeling the same way now. Good call David, it is really nice.