Are ya finished yet? Bringin it to the core event? I would like to see it!

Ok, due to popular demand, i put some extra support around the tanks. This should take care of any possible issue on a rear endover...

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_672.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_674.jpg

Lines up well with the angle of the line of the back of the chassis. Came out very well i think.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_673.jpg

I wasn't excited about adding this as i was afraid it would kill the lines of the back of the chassis. But, after seeing how it turned out, i'm happy with it.

ok, started all my panels... man, what a time consuming ***** pain in the ass this has been... but, very rewarding. With each one i add, it looks more like a completed rig and gets me all giddy to get it done.

Some will say i'm going WAY OVERKILL, but I am using .125 5052 aluminum for all the panels. It is much harder to bend / break, but safer when it comes to things like keeping driveshafts out of the interior compartment, etc.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_683.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_684.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_685.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_686.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_687.jpg

The interior floor panels were especially difficult with all the seatbelt and seat mount tabs etc to cut out for. And the ones that i have left to do on the inside require some tig work and multi plane breaks, etc.

exterior panels can chew up some sheets of aluminum in a hurry, that's for sure... and at $200 each for a 4x8 sheet, it hurts.

Here is the rear inner panel, with my super fancy "fuel level indicator" cutout. With the see thru tanks, i will be able to look into this cut and see the level of pane in my tanks.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_695.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_696.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_697.jpg

I forgot to do it to the passenger side before putting it on, will get it when i disassemble i guess.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_692.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_691.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_690.jpg

The top plates in the back really add a finished look to it.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_702.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_703.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_704.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_705.jpg

I guess i get a little overzealous with the tabs and bolts, since they are 3/8. Probably dont need half as many as i'm putting in. But i hate panels that rattle, and everything else is so overkill on this rig there is no reason to stop now.

And the most stressful panels to cut, the sides... since the tow of them eat up most of a whole sheet of plate, i measured 38 times and cut once. Putting these panels on have put a new drive to finish this rig. Standing back and seeing it take actual shape changes things.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_707.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_708.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_710.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_711.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_712.jpg

And the "piece de resistence", the finishing curve rear panel... finishes the rear nicely. Was gonna leave them off, but now that i see them there, can't imagine it without them.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_713.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_714.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_715.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_716.jpg

Now, decision; do i paint the flat panel behind this curved panel, or leave it raw aluminum so that the panel in front stands out more...? opinions?

Have to do the other side panel, and drill and bolt them both. Then the very rear panel, the bottom side of the third seat, bellhousing tunnel, and tcase cover area.

Some of the tcase area isn't going to be pretty, but it will be covered with seats, so not really concerned about it.

very nice....
step cutout?

marked for, not cut yet (obviously)... without it, would be a difficult entry.

Startin to look like ole truggy!

i can't even think of anything to say...

Scott, did you ever buy a rig yet?

Looks good CW. The panels to clean things up and make it look more complete. The tons of time you spent on the panels are paying off they look good.

What are you smoking? http://www.freewebby.com/action-smilies/smoke.gif

Hey Mike.
Have you give up on this project yet? been 4 days with no updates
Hurry up and lets go break something.

spent the night tonight installing my banks stuff...

six gun w/ pda
monster dual exhaust
cold air box
etc...

fun.

ok, few more pics... here are some shots of the sides completely done 9minus footholes) and bolted on, including the rear curves... I think it looks pretty damn good... i'm happy.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_717.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_718.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_719.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_720.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_721.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_722.jpg

couple shots of the panels under the rear seat. these sucked royally to make...

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_724.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_725.jpg


And here are a couple different angle shots of the propane tank mounts in case anyone was interested.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_726.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_727.jpg

Some folks have been asking what i cut all of the panels with...

I bought this ridiculously bad ass Milwaukee circular saw for metal. has a chip collector, and cuts thru .125 aluminum like it's not even there. Straight as an arrow, looks as good as a machine shear.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/Imag...6buggy_700.jpg

For the curves i am using a standard jig saw with a coarse wood-cutting blade in it. Works like a charm.

sick sick sick

Thanks for all the help, my little mexican.

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done yet?

Thanks for the reminder of how slow i am at building this thing. I have moved my shop back to my home shop, and spent two weeks doing that.

Oddly enough, i did some work on it today, and will be heading back out in a little bit to do some more.

No, not done. Won't be for a while.