Throwing in the towel - my MarsFab buggy build

[jeeptj99]

I've got a Suzuki 2.0 in this buggy, not a 22R.

that's right. for some reason i thought you had a toyota motor.

 

[untchabl]

Had a couple setbacks after adding fluids. Had a big transmission fluid leak that was my fault. Couple years ago when I changed from running a Sami t-case to the doubler setup, I pulled the tail housing off the transmission and I never replaced the gasket. And I just forgot about that after all that time had passed. So I had to pull the doubler and order a gasket that came in today, so I'll have it back together this weekend.

Had a couple minor leaks from a few brake fittings and a couple small coolant leaks but nothing serious.

I did get the vinyl in for the body panels. Did a couple small pieces to see how the color looked and to get the hang of installing it. The honeycomb section is painted black now, forgot to take a picture of it afterwards.

 

[ridered3]

Looking good!

 

[Bebop]

It all looks really good !

 

[untchabl]

Huge thanks to @Dirkadirka875 for doing all the wiring on the buggy. Was able to drive it on and off the trailer when I picked it up.

Here is a short video of how it sounds, not bad for a weepow buggy. I didn't want it to be loud or raspy.



Been working on it as I have time since I got it back home. Interior is back in and done for now. I plan to pull the dash back out over the winter and paint it but I just want to get a few rides in before then.

To Do list
- bleed brakes more
- bleed steering
- charge air shocks
- adjust links
- vinyl wrap body panels
- nut and bolt check everything
- put rope on winch
- verify transmission & steering cooler fans work

 

[ridered3]

Huge thanks to @Dirkadirka875 for doing all the wiring on the buggy. Was able to drive it on and off the trailer when I picked it up.

Here is a short video of how it sounds, not bad for a weepow buggy. I didn't want it to be loud or raspy.



Been working on it as I have time since I got it back home. Interior is back in and done for now. I plan to pull the dash back out over the winter and paint it but I just want to get a few rides in before then.

To Do list
- bleed brakes more
- bleed steering
- charge air shocks
- adjust links
- vinyl wrap body panels
- nut and bolt check everything
- put rope on winch
- verify transmission & steering cooler fans work

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Looks and sounds awesome!

 

[untchabl]

Not much progress lately, our daughter was born on August 11th so all my time has been spent with her. Hopefully in a few more weeks I'll be able to sneak off for a few hours and get a shakedown run at URE.

Was able to get started on the vinyl this week. Got both of the large side panels and the hood done. Still have the roof and the smaller side panels left to do.

 

[ridered3]

Not much progress lately, our daughter was born on August 11th so all my time has been spent with her. Hopefully in a few more weeks I'll be able to sneak off for a few hours and get a shakedown run at URE.

Was able to get started on the vinyl this week. Got both of the large side panels and the hood done. Still have the roof and the smaller side panels left to do.

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Congrats on the new addition and the panels look good!

 

[51Jeepwillys]

Not much progress lately, our daughter was born on August 11th so all my time has been spent with her. Hopefully in a few more weeks I'll be able to sneak off for a few hours and get a shakedown run at URE.

Was able to get started on the vinyl this week. Got both of the large side panels and the hood done. Still have the roof and the smaller side panels left to do.

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Panels look good. You may have said, but what did you use for you panels?

 

[smbroady82]

Congratulations on the little one !

 

[Anfkndy]

all those panels look so freakin good!! And the dash, DAMN!!

 

[untchabl]

Panels look good. You may have said, but what did you use for you panels?

@MarsFab built the panels and dash from aluminum

 

[51Jeepwillys]

@MarsFab built the panels and dash from aluminum

That’s what I was figuring but had to ask.

 

[untchabl]

Got the buggy 98% done and decided to take some glamour shots today since the weather was nice.

Just want to give another huge thanks to Chris @MarsFab for building an absolutely killer buggy.

 

[ridered3]

 

[Beerj]

Whole buggy turned out great but that dash/console is killer. Really like that you wrapped behind the gauges too.

 

[Bebop]

Looking awesome!

 

[baldduck74]

That dash is purty, it's an art plain and simple what some can do. I'm not one of those!

 

[Eddyj]

Outstanding!

 

[jeeptj99]

makes me want to part mine out and start over. but then i realize i dont have that much talent to make one that purdy.

 

[ridered3]

makes me want to part mine out and start over. but then i realize i dont have that much talent to make one that purdy.

Also wouldn't be that purdy for long with your night riding record :driving:

 

[jeeptj99]

Also wouldn't be that purdy for long with your night riding record :driving:

some of the best memories i've got are in the mountains at night. no where else i'd rather drink a beer.

 

[ridered3]

some of the best memories i've got are in the mountains at night. no where else i'd rather drink a beer.

:dblthumb:

 

[untchabl]

makes me want to part mine out and start over. but then i realize i dont have that much talent to make one that purdy.

I don't have any talent for building either, that's why I had @MarsFab work his magic. Only thing I can take credit for is choosing the vinyl color.

 

[jeeptj99]

I don't have any talent for building either, that's why I had @MarsFab work his magic. Only thing I can take credit for is choosing the vinyl color.

He does some amazing stuff that is for sure.

 

[untchabl]

First ride went great, no issues at all. Rig performed flawlessly and I couldn't be happier with it. It was just a few hours at Uwharrie National Forest, so no real obstacles to really test it out but it was still great to finally get it out and enjoy it. Time to start planning some trips for after first of the year.

 

[ridered3]

First ride went great, no issues at all. Rig performed flawlessly and I couldn't be happier with it. It was just a few hours at Uwharrie National Forest, so no real obstacles to really test it out but it was still great to finally get it out and enjoy it. Time to start planning some trips for after first of the year.

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That’s a good report from a first outing.:dblthumb:

 

[jeeptj99]

looks good with a little mud on it.

 

[ridered3]

@untchabl got any new updates for the buggy?

 

[untchabl]

@ridered3 it's parked in the shop and probably won't make another trip until spring. Not much free time right now between work and the little one.