buggy build (Pics!)

Fez_uk · 10-06-2012, 18:56

Me and my mates have been and building this rwd red-diesel buggy. We spend a day here and there working on it.

It's based on a ford escort engine, subframe fronts. Pretty much build as we go along so very much scrapheap challenge.

The donor car:

Engine out, We also had it running on the ground to make sure we had marked all the electrics correct.

Stage today, It rolls and turns but we need to stick more struts to the front suspension next. But it rolls so makes it easier to get out to work on it.

zippy656 · 10-06-2012, 19:09

very nice

stinka · 10-06-2012, 19:27

Lot of weight at rear ...

makeitfit · 10-06-2012, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinka

Lot of weight at rear ...

tramp wheels anyone

Fez have you got rear wheel steer too? That'll be great fun on the dunes

Fez_uk · 10-06-2012, 19:34

we did think about rear wheel steer but decided not to

96terrano · 10-06-2012, 22:09

you're mates face is buggered

, nice project

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 11-06-2012, 10:16

the innocent have to be protected.

Fez_uk · 17-06-2012, 19:22

My mates did the exhaust today while I was away which works quite well.

Also we tested the electrics a few days before above again to make sure they still work and were not damaged while being stored.
They have also been thinning the wires down to make it all simpler.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWi62wqtUuQ

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makeitfit · 17-06-2012, 19:38

Love the youtube comment, "it's going to go like fook innit?"
Splendid can't wait

Fez_uk · 17-06-2012, 19:44

haha, still a long way off. But making some progress.

It makes me want to have a straight through fume extractor on my maverick

makeitfit · 17-06-2012, 19:51

I've got one

Fez_uk · 21-11-2012, 23:26

My mates taken off a week holiday at work and has been attacking our budget red diesel project this week. I took a day off work and helped him out tuesday and we rebuilt the front end and suspension stuff with some nice beefy turrets.

We discussed how much this has cost us and roughly worked out this has cost us about £130-150 max.

Seats went in today:

New turrets

Not sure how we will make the front look, Currently looks a bit mad max style.
Fuel tank and battery are going in the front to try and get more weight there.

stinka · 21-11-2012, 23:30

Good stuff

get a thread up on pirate4x4

Where do you get your metal from ?

Fez_uk · 21-11-2012, 23:38

Most of the metal comes from a local blacksmiths. Some of the more surface rust stuff is from a local scrapyard and is very cheap, But what you find can vary.

96terrano · 22-11-2012, 00:11

You do realise you're probably drive it for all of 5 minutes then kill yourself. I've got a complete airbag system from an astra if you want it

10-06-2012, 18:56	#1
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	buggy build (Pics!) Me and my mates have been and building this rwd red-diesel buggy. We spend a day here and there working on it. It's based on a ford escort engine, subframe fronts. Pretty much build as we go along so very much scrapheap challenge. The donor car: Engine out, We also had it running on the ground to make sure we had marked all the electrics correct. Stage today, It rolls and turns but we need to stick more struts to the front suspension next. But it rolls so makes it easier to get out to work on it.

10-06-2012, 22:09	#6
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	you're mates face is buggered, nice project

11-06-2012, 10:16	#7
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10-06-2012, 19:09	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	very nice

10-06-2012, 19:27	#3
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Lot of weight at rear ...

10-06-2012, 19:34	#5
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	we did think about rear wheel steer but decided not to

17-06-2012, 19:22	#8
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	My mates did the exhaust today while I was away which works quite well. Also we tested the electrics a few days before above again to make sure they still work and were not damaged while being stored. They have also been thinning the wires down to make it all simpler. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWi62wqtUuQ .

17-06-2012, 19:38	#9
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Love the youtube comment, "it's going to go like fook innit?" Splendid can't wait

17-06-2012, 19:44	#10
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	haha, still a long way off. But making some progress. It makes me want to have a straight through fume extractor on my maverick

17-06-2012, 19:51	#11
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I've got one

21-11-2012, 23:26	#12
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	My mates taken off a week holiday at work and has been attacking our budget red diesel project this week. I took a day off work and helped him out tuesday and we rebuilt the front end and suspension stuff with some nice beefy turrets. We discussed how much this has cost us and roughly worked out this has cost us about £130-150 max. Seats went in today: New turrets Not sure how we will make the front look, Currently looks a bit mad max style. Fuel tank and battery are going in the front to try and get more weight there.

21-11-2012, 23:30	#13
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Good stuff get a thread up on pirate4x4 Where do you get your metal from ?

21-11-2012, 23:38	#14
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Most of the metal comes from a local blacksmiths. Some of the more surface rust stuff is from a local scrapyard and is very cheap, But what you find can vary.

22-11-2012, 00:11	#15
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	You do realise you're probably drive it for all of 5 minutes then kill yourself. I've got a complete airbag system from an astra if you want it