buggy build price.

96cherokeexj · Jan 13, 2013

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drich394 said:
agreed, I point exactly

FROM THE EMPTY BOTTLE!

I'll get insurance

ibrokeit · Jan 13, 2013

96cherokeexj said:
I'll get insurance

Your gonna need more than insurance and a business license.

Just curious, how old are you?

96cherokeexj · Jan 13, 2013

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ibrokeit said:
Your gonna need more than insurance and a business license.

Just curious, how old are you?

20

Neal3000 · Jan 13, 2013

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drich394 said:
Not to put u down young buck, but if I read ur business card and add right,.. ur building anything and everything, exos, bumps, and all, dude, we all love this and I've been doing since before u could drive, but I can't build ****, and would never yet to build for others, .. I'm just getting at , if u cone off like u know what ur doing and someone does come to get somthing done, ur going to have one real pissed off customer... Do u have a business license?? An LLC??: got to be careful, I just think ur moving a little fast.. and not to even have the tools yet for the services ur offering .... And this is HL, there's no ***** footing around here, taking the hits is what's its about Cody

FROM THE EMPTY BOTTLE!

Hell At least he actually burns metal and turns wrenches.....from what i've heard you can't even change your own motor oil

96cherokeexj · Jan 13, 2013

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Neal3000 said:
Hell At least he actually burns metal and turns wrenches.....from what i've heard you can't even change your own motor oil

mdo817 · Jan 13, 2013

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Neal3000 said:
Hell At least he actually burns metal and turns wrenches.....from what i've heard you can't even change your own motor oil

called out :popcorn:

crawlin85cj · Jan 13, 2013

Good luck young man. It's always nice to see someone putting effort in their passion. You will know real quick if you have the talent for building quality buggies. There is a lot more than meets the eye to building a buggy that works and looks good. I'm anxious to see your work!

96cherokeexj · Jan 13, 2013

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crawlin85cj said:
Good luck young man. It's always nice to see someone putting effort in their passion. You will know real quick if you have the talent for building quality buggies. There is a lot more than meets the eye to building a buggy what works and looks good. I'm anxious to see your work!

thanks. I appreciate it. I wanna build a chassis not that I'll sell just one to display so I'd build it outta hrew.

Neal3000 · Jan 13, 2013

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mdo817 said:
called out

Can't belive i beat you to it ;D

mdo817 · Jan 13, 2013

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Neal3000 said:
Can't belive i beat you to it ;D

I must be slipping :dblthumb:

rocfun · Jan 13, 2013

So when you get a bender, welder etc. are you going to start off by building a full tube chassis?

pachary · Jan 13, 2013

rocfun said:
So when you get a bender, welder etc. are you going to start off by building a full tube chassis?

****, how hard can it be.

That's what I did......it will probably break in half now

96cherokeexj · Jan 13, 2013

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pachary said:
****, how hard can it be.

That's what I did......it will probably break in half now

lol bend tech pro 3d and jd2 model 32 bender will become my friend. But yes bender and welder I'll build my exo cage then build a couple tube bumpers get practice and go to town

Bronco Buster · Jan 13, 2013

If you have enough skills to bend and build a chassis. Why would you use all store bought brackets and mounts? Why would you spend a $1000 on beadlocks when you can build DIY for a little more than half that? That shifter is great for a drag car but in a buggy you need something that you can go from D to R really fast like a $100 to $150 dirt track shifter. You can but a set of Rocks for $1200. That is stock you would still have to debrake, lock and add pinion brakes to them. $1200 just became $1600 to $2800 depending on how you lock them and what brakes you use and that is with stock 16 spline shafts. If you are gonna spend $1000 on a motor and trans. Why would you not use an LS motor with injection? It would be cheaper than $2500 for a motor, ignition and propane fuel system. I am sure the jegs fans are great but I bet a $20 Taurus fan from pullapart will move just as much air (just ask around).

One thing you left off of the list is Transfer case.

I am not trying to put you or your work down or call you out. All I am trying to point out is that you need to stick around and learn a little before you open a shop or build anything for the public (friends included). I admire your enthusiasm but slow down and learn a little bit before you try to know everything. I understand you have build a couple of bolt together rigs (they must have been bolt together since you haven't got a welder) but this is a whole new game where not only could you get somebody hurt you could get them killed trying to learn what you are doing.

liv2mx · Jan 13, 2013

i hope i dont have to do it but mine might be forsale. less then 20.

96cherokeexj · Jan 13, 2013

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Bronco Buster said:
If you have enough skills to bend and build a chassis. Why would you use all store bought brackets and mounts? Why would you spend a $1000 on beadlocks when you can build DIY for a little more than half that? That shifter is great for a drag car but in a buggy you need something that you can go from D to R really fast like a $100 to $150 dirt track shifter. You can but a set of Rocks for $1200. That is stock you would still have to debrake, lock and add pinion brakes to them. $1200 just became $1600 to $2800 depending on how you lock them and what brakes you use and that is with stock 16 spline shafts. If you are gonna spend $1000 on a motor and trans. Why would you not use an LS motor with injection? It would be cheaper than $2500 for a motor, ignition and propane fuel system. I am sure the jegs fans are great but I bet a $20 Taurus fan from pullapart will move just as much air (just ask around).

One thing you left off of the list is Transfer case.

I am not trying to put you or your work down or call you out. All I am trying to point out is that you need to stick around and learn a little before you open a shop or build anything for the public (friends included). I admire your enthusiasm but slow down and learn a little bit before you try to know everything. I understand you have build a couple of bolt together rigs (they must have been bolt together since you haven't got a welder) but this is a whole new game where not only could you get somebody hurt you could get them killed trying to learn what you are doing.

I actually had a welder but sold it right after I built the orange and black jeep. I asked the guy WHAT HE WANTED and he wanted a 350 on propane. He said rock wells cause he didn't wanna spend 1500 on a Dana 60 then add stronger kingpins rcv axle shafts lockers. He wanted the rock wells welded instead of off the shelf lockers.

96cherokeexj · Jan 13, 2013

liv2mx said:
i hope i dont have to do it but mine might be forsale. less then 20.

thats a nice buggy.

Elliott · Jan 13, 2013

Everybody has to learn how to do anything, and the only way is to do it over and over and ask a lot of questions.Take your time do it right and don't cut corners on things that matter and you will be fine.