Crawler and Hauler for under 2k

lowbudgetjunk · Jun 11, 2017

For those folks who says you can't have fun in this sport on the cheap; this post is for you.

I bought both of these for 900 each. The buggy still needs a little tinkering and I have to put an alternator and a belt on the truck. There are no bolts holding the seat in and the window cranks and door latch are gonna be cheap vice grips. Should be able to do it for under 2k total.

I will try and keep up with some of the tinkering too. Here's a few pictures of the set up.

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FlatlandFSJ · Jun 11, 2017

ridered3 · Jun 11, 2017

I like it! What's the drivetrain in the truck?

lowbudgetjunk · Jun 11, 2017

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It is a 350...I am looking to see what version. They range from 255 to 370 horse. It's a 4 speed with a pto. Haven't been able to get under it yet

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lowbudgetjunk · Jun 11, 2017

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https://youtu.be/vxTBJ2JHhL0

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BUG-E J · Jun 12, 2017

Do you ever sleep?

The Luke · Jun 12, 2017

Hell yea. How long is the wheelbase on the Sami?

lowbudgetjunk · Jun 12, 2017

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My sleep has gotten better over the last year or two. Maybe I average 5 hours. Wheelbase? I'll measure in a bit.

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The Luke · Jun 12, 2017

It looks about 150 yards or so. I'm just curious.

jwilson645 · Jun 12, 2017

Dammit! I'm digging that ramp truck! :dblthumb:

POTTSY 79 · Jun 12, 2017

That looks like a great Project for a LS ..... :****:

lowbudgetjunk · Jun 12, 2017

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Brian potts said:
That looks like a great Project for a LS ..... :****:

Nah. It's got a pretty healthy 350 in it. If it dies, I will sell it and move on.

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zukimaster · Jun 12, 2017

Man, you must have one good understanding wife Kel, this should put you up around the 10-12 ish number of projects you have going on all at the same time.

halcat · Jun 12, 2017

Looks like more work than fun to me. But it's a pair.

Big David · Jun 12, 2017

Dann. I'm' right around the $8k mark & thought I was doing good. Hope it works out for ya.

bbone · Jun 12, 2017

That is ****ing sweet Lets have a all hands on deck weekend blow out at your house to finish them both.

TimNixon · Jun 12, 2017

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I DARE you to pull a $50k camper with it so you have a place to sleep.

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poolman · Jun 12, 2017

halcat said:
Looks like more work than fun to me. But it's a pair.

I agree, but it's Kel

lowbudgetjunk · Jun 12, 2017

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Name one crawler that isn't work? As far as the truck, name something complicated. 4 speed, carbureted 350. No extra coolers and power steering and power brakes are the only real options. It's as easy to work on as a truck cam get. Plenty of space in the engine bay. Hell, I just spent almost a grand on A/C and both alternators in the power stroke.

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Mattman347 · Jun 12, 2017

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lowbudgetjunk said:
Name one crawler that isn't work? As far as the truck, name something complicated. 4 speed, carbureted 350. No extra coolers and power steering and power brakes are the only real options. It's as easy to work on as a truck cam get. Plenty of space in the engine bay. Hell, I just spent almost a grand on A/C and both alternators in the power stroke.

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So your saying this thing has A/C?! ???