Ians Buggy Build - Page 2

Drivermod · 07-06-2012, 05:32 PM

Man I wish. I'm on vacation in Michigan but should be freshening up the engine in the next week or two. Tore it down cause the cam was wiped out. Once it's back in I'm down to mainly wiring and plumbing then it'll be ready to fire.

Nuts · 07-06-2012, 06:42 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing it. Been stealing ideas for the last 8 months and I'm finally ready to start bending this weekend. Hopefully.....

Drivermod · 08-20-2012, 08:22 AM

Engine is all together and back in the buggy. Still have to fabricate a fuel cell (bending that up today at work) and engine skid then it's time for wiring and plumbing.

timido · 08-22-2012, 05:32 PM

Good deal! Ger er done.

Drivermod · 10-04-2012, 07:36 AM

Fuel cell is in, wiring complete and fuel system is plumbed. Nearly ready to fire it up.

timido · 10-04-2012, 08:49 AM

You want to shake it down on sunday? We were taking about going to Horseshoe bend and check it out. I have done exhaust insulation for you as well

Drivermod · 10-04-2012, 03:17 PM

I need to get that from you. I will be at Superlift Offroad Park in Hot Springs AR for the SRRS finals this weekend. Todd and Jason Spegal are competing. Wish I was taking something more capable than my Ford Ranger.:o

timido · 10-04-2012, 03:36 PM

I will my sure kenny gets the insulation you can pick it up next week

Drivermod · 10-23-2012, 11:16 PM

Tried to start it up last weekend. Had some issues. A friend of mine that is very familiar with Holley fuel injection offered to stop by and do some tuning. Still have to plumb the brakes before I can drive it. Hope to get that done Friday. So close

yellowjacket · 10-23-2012, 11:19 PM

That looks really nice.

Drivermod · 10-23-2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timido

I will my sure kenny gets the insulation you can pick it up next week

Did you get a chance to get this to Kenny? Feet are going to get toasty while tuning.

Drivermod · 10-24-2012, 07:29 AM

Couple more shots

Jonesy · 10-24-2012, 07:38 AM

Very nice. Really like how the rear tube work is done. What colors are the chassis and panels going to be?

timido · 10-24-2012, 11:21 PM

The duct tape is a nice touch. Kenny has the insulation.

Redriverranger · 10-25-2012, 06:52 AM

Good looking rig for sure.

Drivermod · 10-25-2012, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timido

The duct tape is a nice touch. Kenny has the insulation.

No build would be complete without a little Kentucky chrome. I stopped by Kenny's yesterday. Thanks.

Drivermod · 10-25-2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redriverranger

Good looking rig for sure.

Thanks. Can't wait to get some color on it.

Coppertop · 10-25-2012, 03:21 PM

Man ,that's a good looking rig..

Nick

WrenchMonkey · 10-25-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drivermod

Thanks. Can't wait to get some color on it.

Don't you dare! It lookes AWESOME exactly as is! Clear it if you have to, to keep it from rusting, but I personally love the bare metal look!

Robert

Drivermod · 10-25-2012, 09:01 PM

It's already surface rusting. I'm going to paint it Rustoleum hammered charcoal grey. Probably just brush the aluminum panels and stainless gas tank. I want to keep it a darker color because of the shock towers being in my line of sight.

Drivermod · 10-27-2012, 07:47 PM

It's alive! A friend of mine that is very familiar with Holley fuel injection came over and helped me get it running. Once we erased the old tune and loaded one of the Holley base tunes it fired right up. We were able to break the cam in and fix some fliud leaks for now. Once I get the brakes plumbed we'll be able to drive it around and fine tune the drivability. Excited!

If I can figure out how to get the video of my dang phone I'll post it up.

Coppertop · 10-27-2012, 08:24 PM

Any chance of seeing it at Big Rock next weekend ??

Nick

Drivermod · 10-27-2012, 08:49 PM

Nah, still lots of little things to do and not much time. I wish it was ready but don't want to rush it. I'll probably take it out locally first to shake down any issues and get some more driveability tuning done on it. Here is a video link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ea8_...=ULKhcKnIuB5GE

67fastback · 10-28-2012, 04:57 AM

looks like the top bar to the rear axle might bend if it does not get some more bracing...

timido · 10-28-2012, 01:27 PM

is there a rear link hiding? nevermind I see the 4th link now

07-06-2012, 05:32 PM	#26
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Man I wish. I'm on vacation in Michigan but should be freshening up the engine in the next week or two. Tore it down cause the cam was wiped out. Once it's back in I'm down to mainly wiring and plumbing then it'll be ready to fire. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

08-20-2012, 08:22 AM	#28
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Engine is all together and back in the buggy. Still have to fabricate a fuel cell (bending that up today at work) and engine skid then it's time for wiring and plumbing. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

10-04-2012, 07:36 AM	#30
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Fuel cell is in, wiring complete and fuel system is plumbed. Nearly ready to fire it up. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

10-04-2012, 03:17 PM	#32
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	I need to get that from you. I will be at Superlift Offroad Park in Hot Springs AR for the SRRS finals this weekend. Todd and Jason Spegal are competing. Wish I was taking something more capable than my Ford Ranger.:o __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

10-23-2012, 11:16 PM	#34
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Tried to start it up last weekend. Had some issues. A friend of mine that is very familiar with Holley fuel injection offered to stop by and do some tuning. Still have to plumb the brakes before I can drive it. Hope to get that done Friday. So close __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

07-06-2012, 06:42 PM	#27
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	I'm looking forward to seeing it. Been stealing ideas for the last 8 months and I'm finally ready to start bending this weekend. Hopefully.....

08-22-2012, 05:32 PM	#29
timido Student Driver Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 197	Good deal! Ger er done.

10-04-2012, 08:49 AM	#31
timido Student Driver Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 197	You want to shake it down on sunday? We were taking about going to Horseshoe bend and check it out. I have done exhaust insulation for you as well

10-04-2012, 03:36 PM	#33
timido Student Driver Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 197	I will my sure kenny gets the insulation you can pick it up next week

10-23-2012, 11:19 PM	#35
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	That looks really nice. __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

10-24-2012, 07:29 AM	#37
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Couple more shots __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

10-24-2012, 07:38 AM	#38
Jonesy Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Piner, KY Posts: 141	Very nice. Really like how the rear tube work is done. What colors are the chassis and panels going to be? __________________ JT Jones 83 Toyota - beater 87 Toyota Truggy

10-24-2012, 11:21 PM	#39
timido Student Driver Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 197	The duct tape is a nice touch. Kenny has the insulation.

10-25-2012, 06:52 AM	#40
Redriverranger White ranger guy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red river gorge,ky Posts: 274	Good looking rig for sure. __________________ 91 Ranger ext cab, 60, 14 bolt, 4:88's, 39.5's, doubler, lot's of character

10-25-2012, 03:21 PM	#43
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Man ,that's a good looking rig.. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

10-25-2012, 09:01 PM	#45
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	It's already surface rusting. I'm going to paint it Rustoleum hammered charcoal grey. Probably just brush the aluminum panels and stainless gas tank. I want to keep it a darker color because of the shock towers being in my line of sight. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

10-27-2012, 07:47 PM	#46
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	It's alive! A friend of mine that is very familiar with Holley fuel injection came over and helped me get it running. Once we erased the old tune and loaded one of the Holley base tunes it fired right up. We were able to break the cam in and fix some fliud leaks for now. Once I get the brakes plumbed we'll be able to drive it around and fine tune the drivability. Excited! If I can figure out how to get the video of my dang phone I'll post it up. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

10-27-2012, 08:24 PM	#47
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Any chance of seeing it at Big Rock next weekend ?? Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

10-27-2012, 08:49 PM	#48
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Nah, still lots of little things to do and not much time. I wish it was ready but don't want to rush it. I'll probably take it out locally first to shake down any issues and get some more driveability tuning done on it. Here is a video link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ea8_...=ULKhcKnIuB5GE __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

10-28-2012, 04:57 AM	#49
67fastback Splattt- you want some Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mason,Oh Posts: 692	looks like the top bar to the rear axle might bend if it does not get some more bracing... __________________ Thanks, 67fastback ------------- 84 Honda cr60r - for sale 87 Honda 200sx - for sale 67 Mustang fastback - under restoration MCA #63430 04 Silverado 2500 crew cab 87 sami - "SPLAT" 87 sami tin top - "Blue Fire" 88 sami - "Squirt" My New Video Channel -http://www.youtube.com/PhillbillyProduction My Video Channel - http://www.youtube.com/justworkn

10-28-2012, 01:27 PM	#50
timido Student Driver Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 197	is there a rear link hiding? nevermind I see the 4th link now

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