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Post by ocdgarage on Jan 24, 2024 16:52:40 GMT -8
There are now at least two layers of epoxy/'glass on all surfaces of the box and after lifting it in and out of the back window, I decided it needed handles. The idea of creating handles morphed into building a rack to bungy a day pack, etc. to, which I drilled and chamfered a lot of holes. I think I'll leave the cross bars for contrast, but I may change my mind later. It does add some visual interest to the otherwise open flat top of the cover.
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Post by ocdgarage on Jan 27, 2024 10:15:03 GMT -8
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Post by ocdgarage on Jan 29, 2024 20:48:43 GMT -8
I ordered a couple of wink mirrors to fill in the blind spot the rear corners of the top create. They were surprisingly cheap ($23cdn from KMS Tools) and shine with an excellent looking build quality. They have adjustable angle arms, left or right side, stainless steel construction, convex glass mirror, etc. Two Allen set screws and you're good to go, originally intended for door jambs but perfect for the thickness of my windshield posts. Old school style.
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Post by PICTUP on Feb 2, 2024 11:42:25 GMT -8
I have to say, I think "Pirate Treasure Chest" when I see that cover. Arrrrr . With paint I am sure it'll look different....
Certainly coming along nicely
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 2, 2024 19:35:53 GMT -8
I have to say, I think "Pirate Treasure Chest" when I see that cover. Arrrrr . With paint I am sure it'll look different....
Certainly coming along nicely Well Matey, I've been living next to the sea for a long time now, it's something in the air. lol. I refer to it in exactly the same way. As mentioned earlier, it's patterned after a 'hump backed trunk' which was originally shaped that way for strength. It's super solid considering it's only made from 1/4" plywood, wrapped in a thin layer of epoxy/'glass. For my application it should be somewhat less resonant and allow extra breathing room for my compressor. I'm trying to add details that are more than just a collection of worn out ideas.
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 2, 2024 19:45:06 GMT -8
Tie downs added to each end of the air system/trans cover which were pirated from a Jeep YJ or similar. Additional tubes added overhead to tie the cage together. Connecter tubes along lower body line and cross braces to follow.
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 10, 2024 21:51:44 GMT -8
A friend dropped by today to help me lift off the roof so I could get on with the roll cage build. While I was waiting, I decided to install the tri-bar head lights which had arrived. I also ordered new head light retainers instead of wasting a lot of time on the crusty old set which wouldn't have turned out as nice anyway. The head light rings are from a Karmann Ghia. In the works is an X-brace for the top of the cage whose pieces will need to be welded in working forward from the rear hoop, with the front braces going in last.
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 11, 2024 16:39:51 GMT -8
Overhead X-brace fab completed today. Now I can go back and fully weld the front/rear hoop overhead connectors, then all the upper braces can be welded into place. Likely to start on the lower side braces next to help tie it together.
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Post by Volktales on Feb 11, 2024 20:21:43 GMT -8
My Dad was a big fan of those type of headlights and put them in all of his hot rods. I think they will look quite nice on your buggy!
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 11, 2024 21:14:02 GMT -8
My Dad was a big fan of those type of headlights and put them in all of his hot rods. I think they will look quite nice on your buggy! Thanks! I've always liked how they brighten up the front of a car with the clear lens showing off the reflector inside, they go well with the hot rod peep mirrors and frenched tail lights. Not sure what I'm going to do for turn signals in the front yet, maybe the Lucas style ones like the '60s Minis used. I was also thinking to incorporate the turn signals into the front bumper (that I have not yet made) using some amber led clearance lights on hand.
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 17, 2024 18:01:11 GMT -8
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Post by CrazyBrit on Feb 17, 2024 21:55:26 GMT -8
You have some impressive fabrication skills. I'm looking forward to seeing this Buggy this year.
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 18, 2024 13:13:36 GMT -8
You have some impressive fabrication skills. I'm looking forward to seeing this Buggy this year. Thanks, I work slowly and measure/ponder/plan ahead lots. lol. I doubt it will be running/driving this year, but I'd like to flat tow it to a few events this summer while still in the 'under construction' phase, the frame has it's own built-in tow bar set-up. I plan on having it running/driving in time for next summer with the chassis, wiring and metalworking finished and painted. The following year will be the remaining body work/paint and install the windshield glass. I've been working on it a couple hours after work and on weekends for about four years now, I'm really looking forward to actually driving it. Likely my last scratch built car, wish I still had the '70 TIII square-back I built in the '90s with the 350sbc mid-engine, that was fun! I completed a welder/fitter/fabricator course when I was 19, which was 43 years and a lot of cars ago...
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 19, 2024 16:34:12 GMT -8
Working on filling the space between the welded-on steering support section and the bolt-in cage. The pic shows a mock-up of the fire extinguisher mount. There will be welded tabs on the tubing and the 3/16" thick mounts will tie things together with 3/8" bolts.
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Post by ocdgarage on Feb 25, 2024 14:35:56 GMT -8
Haven't had a lot of workshop time this week, but did manage to get one side of the extinguisher mount fabbed/welded to the removable cage. Next up will be a little CAD for the other side, more welding and detailing. The mount itself was made by cutting a 2" wide section of 4" diameter x 3/16" wall tube in half and welding it to a length of 1.5" x 3/16" bar. The wall mount that came with the fire extinguisher bolts into the cage mount and will keep it tucked in while connecting the two cage sections together.
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