*the everything from scratch buggy- by voodoo*

[Voodoochikin04]

i shortened my arms by 2 inches, everything seems to be ok now.  here are some pics for ya guys.

[Voodoochikin04]

some updated pics. i have part of the floor in. i made my seat brackets, and started on the front end. also found a nifty little shifter thing.

[405dentech]

VDC4 it looks like you are making alot of progress and it's looking good but there sure doesn't seem to be enough metal left on the wheels where the new bolt pattern was drilled. We drilled a set out like that once on a quad and it ripped the studs out of the wheel. Luckily no one got hurt. I like the multiple shock mounts buy the way.

[Voodoochikin04]

when i went to pick the wheels up, he told me that it will be fine. he said. "where are they gonna go?" i have them bolted down with flat washes and regular nuts. plus the hub has a pretty big surface. he said most likely if anything happens, side constant side load from driving crazy will eventually crack the wheel around the hub surface.  guess we will find out.   thanks for the comments.

[Voodoochikin04]

here are my gas and braek pedals that i made today at work. kinda goofy looking but oh well.



and here is my best looking vertical down weld i have done.

[Carlriddle]

Are those pedals exact replicas of your feet??

Glad to see more progress.

[Punkur67]

Not trying to burst you bubble but you will tear those keys out on your drivetrain, trust me I did it. Splines are the only way to go

[Voodoochikin04]

well im pretty sure i wont, my machine guy runs a heavier buggy, with more power, and beats the hell out of it and he has never sheared a key. he is giving me some tool bit key stock. said i wil crack and break my hubs or axle before the key shears.   

[SPEC]

Looks like your welds are getting better
PRACTICE ...PRACTICE PRACTICE

[Punkur67]

I sheared two keys and a tig weld on my drive sprocket first trip.

[artie on edge]

Mate for what its worth, IMO get your machine running, drive the crap out of it and break what breaks. This process is brilliant, reward and learning in one go.

Looking through your post Ive also seen stuf that I wouldnt do on mine. But you gotta do things your way and learn stuff your way. Mate great job so far, keep it up!

Guidance is great herebecause stuff that is safety related (like your wheel holes) is being brought to your attention, if you choose to do something about it well and god. If not its your neck. Your log is on a good site for that reason.

[Yummi]

here are my gas and braek pedals that i made today at work. kinda goofy looking but oh well.

If you can't have fun, what is the point?

[fabr]

Great  perspective on the site,Artie!

[405dentech]

when i went to pick the wheels up, he told me that it will be fine. he said. "where are they gonna go?" i have them bolted down with flat washes and regular nuts. plus the hub has a pretty big surface. he said most likely if anything happens, side constant side load from driving crazy will eventually crack the wheel around the hub surface.  guess we will find out.   thanks for the comments.

VDC4, I wasn't trying to pick apart anything but where the wheel will go if it rips loose is flying past you at a high rate of speed. If your haulin ass which it looks like your buggy will do, then it will tear up alot more than just a hub. The reason I'm saying is I've had it happen on a quad that got less traction(less force applied to the wheel) and alot less horsepower. BTY Those new pedals are bad assssss Keep up the good work. I've only been working on mine for a few months and am frustrated to no end right now, but you have been working on yours alot longer and have had your ups and downs and posted them for us all to read. That definately keeps us newer guys like myself motivated and moving forward. Can't wait to see some new pics.

[405dentech]

  Did you base those pedals off of my wife's foot??