yellowjacket buggy - Page 2

carwash · 07-19-2011, 11:40 AM

Visibility inside was just plain awful. I sat in it the first day we got there. But the dude is super cool, as was his whole crew. He gets major props for originality in my book.

dougg01 · 07-19-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

Visibility inside was just plain awful. I sat in it the first day we got there. But the dude is super cool, as was his whole crew. He gets major props for originality in my book.

definitely. Function doesn't have to always mean less form, but you can't let form completely impede function. A street rod in a two-dimensional roadway doesn't pose too much of a hinderance with a chopped top and mail-slot windows. In a three-dimensional, offroad environment this becomes a major liability unless you have cameras and spotters and are well-versed in operating by remote control.

Yellowjacket... Are you planning on having any pinstriping done or stuff like that...? Artsy-fartsy, eye-candy stuff...?

carwash · 07-19-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dougg01

definitely. Function doesn't have to always mean less form, but you can't let form completely impede function. A street rod in a two-dimensional roadway doesn't pose too much of a hinderance with a chopped top and mail-slot windows. In a three-dimensional, offroad environment this becomes a major liability unless you have cameras and spotters and are well-versed in operating by remote control.

Yellowjacket... Are you planning on having any pinstriping done or stuff like that...? Artsy-fartsy, eye-candy stuff...?

He's waiting to see if jwend does any pinstriping first....

sorry Rob, had to.

yellowjacket · 07-19-2011, 05:24 PM

Airbrushed mural of Zena, princess warrior. With a goat. Right on the hood

Nah. A few decals. That's about it. Would love to throw a bigger one on the hood but haven't found a decent one yet

yellowjacket · 07-23-2011, 10:58 PM

Finished rear firewall... tuff to persuade into position! Lexan ( polycarbonate) per race specs. Should also keep cold rain off my neck and quiet the exhaust note and rear rad fan... a side benefit.

Also mounted my trans cooler as in pic. Fluid to fluid exchanger is in the long term plan but fluid to air cooler for now.

Also can see pane tank mounting rails in front of rad

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yellowjacket · 07-23-2011, 11:12 PM

Rear of firewall. Wraps around seats .hopefully to keep a lot of mud out. I know its inevitable but. Trying to be proactive. Ran out of correct bolts so bear w the no grade ones in the pics

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yellowjacket · 07-23-2011, 11:44 PM

Roughing in brakes. On left are f&r line locks

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yellowjacket · 07-24-2011, 01:27 PM

Finnaly got front linked again. Makes me happy to see it on rubber again.. started fab on this in july last year. Loooong time ago but ihad another kid and been a family man so I guess its ok

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yellowjacket · 07-24-2011, 01:30 PM

Slipped on my skins. Just had to see how they looked.. Im pleased.

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humpy · 07-24-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by carwash

He's waiting to see if jwend does any pinstriping first....

sorry Rob, had to.

Oh hell here we go again... Don't make him restart his thread....................again. Lmao

yellowjacket · 07-24-2011, 03:00 PM

Ha. Hey hows that rig of urs comin?

mckeddie · 07-24-2011, 03:39 PM

Love the way those skins turned out. Looks bad ass.

carwash · 07-24-2011, 08:43 PM

I must say I'm not fond of the lack of contrast the rig has. Same color for panels and tube work really lends itself to not showing off either of them...it all just blends in together. I would have mixed it up a bit... just to show it all off, etc...

yellowjacket · 07-24-2011, 09:24 PM

Prob don't help that pics are so dark either.

carwash · 07-24-2011, 10:07 PM

Funny thing with lexan too is that you can't repaint and change yer color, since you painted it on the inside.

Is the dark pic hiding some contrast, or are the skins and chassis in fact the same color?

yellowjacket · 07-24-2011, 10:49 PM

I matched it up to killer koatings valve covers and they can be darker or lighter depending on lighting. See earlier pics. Wait till u see a bright yellow chicken suit driving it. Oh yeah- its gonna happen!

Yup both are same color. By choice. Not needing to showcase any tube just not my thing. When things slow down for you you shouldcome out and wire this thing up w me

carwash · 07-25-2011, 12:48 AM

I just think there should have been some kind of color difference between the two, whether it's your thing or not. Just looks better i think.... too much damn red.

tjjeepjeep · 07-25-2011, 08:34 AM

I love that color...Curious to see how lighting affects it in person...

Redriverranger · 07-25-2011, 08:46 AM

Good looking rig.

Flxratd · 07-25-2011, 11:56 AM

im really digging that lexan front diff cover i see(or dont see). looks like you might want to check the gear oil though. good lookin buggy and i say let nature pinstripe it for you.

dougg01 · 07-25-2011, 12:38 PM

I'm sure 4wheelparts will be coming out with a new product line of 'simulated' trail grime, scratches, and rust. Plenty of contrast with how it looks today.

Not having the norm of contrasting tubing and panels makes it a bit more interesting to me. Makes me want to look at the details more. By doing them the same he has in effect made his build different. (applause)

yellowjacket · 07-25-2011, 01:01 PM

U guys crrack me up

natures pinstriping has a nice ring to it.

Front axle is basically not been touched. Its my biggest variable.still has rusty carrier bearings. My train of thought is leave that for last. You can " build" a 60 for 1000$ ... or u can BUILD a 60 for $4k+. And I wanna take care everything else and check the $ situation.

yellowjacket · 07-25-2011, 10:20 PM

Well I said when I get this painted and rollin again imma clean my pigstye mancave. Rolled buggy in corner helps me realize how bad it is in here. I guess offroad guys make more mess than the guy that only changes his oil on his dd....Mite be a while before I get back to buggy build.

Hey jwend are u takin over the red9 decal biz? Or is construction work taking ur time still

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yellowjacket · 07-25-2011, 10:26 PM

Yup that's my work bench area. And yup that's a layer of grinding dust on the floor

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jwend · 07-25-2011, 10:39 PM

R9graphics is my business yes.. wash is my partner so it is still under same name and we are fully operational.. why what you looking for stickers?? t shirts?? i got what ya need

07-19-2011, 11:40 AM	#26
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Visibility inside was just plain awful. I sat in it the first day we got there. But the dude is super cool, as was his whole crew. He gets major props for originality in my book. __________________

07-19-2011, 05:24 PM	#29
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Airbrushed mural of Zena, princess warrior. With a goat. Right on the hood Nah. A few decals. That's about it. Would love to throw a bigger one on the hood but haven't found a decent one yet __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-23-2011, 10:58 PM	#30
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Finished rear firewall... tuff to persuade into position! Lexan ( polycarbonate) per race specs. Should also keep cold rain off my neck and quiet the exhaust note and rear rad fan... a side benefit. Also mounted my trans cooler as in pic. Fluid to fluid exchanger is in the long term plan but fluid to air cooler for now. Also can see pane tank mounting rails in front of rad Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-23-2011, 11:12 PM	#31
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Rear of firewall. Wraps around seats .hopefully to keep a lot of mud out. I know its inevitable but. Trying to be proactive. Ran out of correct bolts so bear w the no grade ones in the pics Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-23-2011, 11:44 PM	#32
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Roughing in brakes. On left are f&r line locks Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-24-2011, 01:27 PM	#33
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Finnaly got front linked again. Makes me happy to see it on rubber again.. started fab on this in july last year. Loooong time ago but ihad another kid and been a family man so I guess its ok Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#34
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Slipped on my skins. Just had to see how they looked.. Im pleased. Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-24-2011, 03:00 PM	#36
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Ha. Hey hows that rig of urs comin? __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-24-2011, 03:39 PM	#37
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	Love the way those skins turned out. Looks bad ass. __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

07-24-2011, 08:43 PM	#38
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	I must say I'm not fond of the lack of contrast the rig has. Same color for panels and tube work really lends itself to not showing off either of them...it all just blends in together. I would have mixed it up a bit... just to show it all off, etc... __________________

07-24-2011, 09:24 PM	#39
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Prob don't help that pics are so dark either. __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-24-2011, 10:07 PM	#40
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Funny thing with lexan too is that you can't repaint and change yer color, since you painted it on the inside. Is the dark pic hiding some contrast, or are the skins and chassis in fact the same color? __________________

07-24-2011, 10:49 PM	#41
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	I matched it up to killer koatings valve covers and they can be darker or lighter depending on lighting. See earlier pics. Wait till u see a bright yellow chicken suit driving it. Oh yeah- its gonna happen! Yup both are same color. By choice. Not needing to showcase any tube just not my thing. When things slow down for you you shouldcome out and wire this thing up w me __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will Last edited by yellowjacket; 07-24-2011 at 11:24 PM.

07-25-2011, 12:48 AM	#42
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	I just think there should have been some kind of color difference between the two, whether it's your thing or not. Just looks better i think.... too much damn red. __________________

07-25-2011, 08:34 AM	#43
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	I love that color...Curious to see how lighting affects it in person... __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

07-25-2011, 08:46 AM	#44
Redriverranger White ranger guy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red river gorge,ky Posts: 274	Good looking rig. __________________ 91 Ranger ext cab, 60, 14 bolt, 4:88's, 39.5's, doubler, lot's of character

07-25-2011, 11:56 AM	#45
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	im really digging that lexan front diff cover i see(or dont see). looks like you might want to check the gear oil though. good lookin buggy and i say let nature pinstripe it for you. __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

07-25-2011, 12:38 PM	#46
dougg01 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NE Scott County, KY Posts: 39	I'm sure 4wheelparts will be coming out with a new product line of 'simulated' trail grime, scratches, and rust. Plenty of contrast with how it looks today. Not having the norm of contrasting tubing and panels makes it a bit more interesting to me. Makes me want to look at the details more. By doing them the same he has in effect made his build different. (applause)

07-25-2011, 01:01 PM	#47
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	U guys crrack me up natures pinstriping has a nice ring to it. Front axle is basically not been touched. Its my biggest variable.still has rusty carrier bearings. My train of thought is leave that for last. You can " build" a 60 for 1000$ ... or u can BUILD a 60 for $4k+. And I wanna take care everything else and check the $ situation. __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-25-2011, 10:20 PM	#48
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Well I said when I get this painted and rollin again imma clean my pigstye mancave. Rolled buggy in corner helps me realize how bad it is in here. I guess offroad guys make more mess than the guy that only changes his oil on his dd....Mite be a while before I get back to buggy build. Hey jwend are u takin over the red9 decal biz? Or is construction work taking ur time still Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-25-2011, 10:26 PM	#49
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Yup that's my work bench area. And yup that's a layer of grinding dust on the floor Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

07-25-2011, 10:39 PM	#50
jwend Did I offend you? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Independence, ky Posts: 544	R9graphics is my business yes.. wash is my partner so it is still under same name and we are fully operational.. why what you looking for stickers?? t shirts?? i got what ya need __________________ Dont look @ me in that tone of voice or I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE SHIRT! :mad: