my first aluminum buggy 06'

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my first aluminum buggy 06'

Postby weldngod on Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:07 pm

IT ISN'T PRETTY,BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT I WAS GOING FOR. I CALL HER "GRASSHOPPER" , I HAVE GONE ABOUT 40-45 MPH IN THIS CONTRAPTION. FUNNY THING IS,ITS GOT LOW SPEED BEARINGS IN IT. MY NEW BUGGY I AM BUILDING NOW HAS TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS,LIKE IN YOUR CAR BUT SMALLER.(1"AXLE W/4 BOLT HUB) SHE WAS BUILT OUT OF A SCRAP PILE . SHE WAS DESTINED FOR SCRAPYARD, SO I RECYCLED! LOL WOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! " I ABSOLUTELY AM ADDICTED TO THE WIND NOW" THEN I GOT A LANDBOARD , BUT THAT IS ANOTHER STORY OR FIVE. ANYWAY HERE IS SOME BUILD PICS, AND A SHOT OF MY LONLEY BEACH. AND YES I CAN LEAVE MY KITES OUT ON THE BEACH AND SIT BACK , DRINK BREWSKIES, WHATEVER! IF IT WERE NOT FOR MY WIFE I'D TALK TO MYSELF. SHE KEEPS ME ENTERTAINED WHEN THERE IS NO HARD PACK TO RIDE ON.SHE KITES WHEN THERE ARE NO FISH BITIN'.
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NEW SINGLE FRONT TIRE AND BIGGER BACK TIRES! SWEEEEEEET!!
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Re: my first aluminum buggy 06'

Postby triplethreatsnowkiteteam on Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:31 pm

Im digging the backrest on the buggies and and the duel tire setup. If you ever blow a tire, you got at least three more tires backing you up. Normally my back fatigues, I dont think that would be a problem on your sweet ride! :pray:
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Re: my first aluminum buggy 06'

Postby weldngod on Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:46 pm

FUNNY YOU SAY THAT , ONE DAY WHILE ENJOYING 15-20 MHP EAST WIND ( WHICH MEANS BOTH DIRECTIONS AT SPEEDS OF 35-40 MPH IN THE BUGGY ) DOIN' POWER SLIDES AND HAULIN A$$ . I HEARD THIS TERRIBLE SOUND, LOOKED OVER MY SHOULDER, OUTSIDE RIGHT HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF THE HUB. AT 35-40MPH! I WOULD HAVE HAD TO DRAG IT ABOUT A MILE BACK TO THE TRUCK. NEXT BUGGY WILL BE BETTER Did you notice the cold beverage cooler rack on the back?
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