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383Chevy · 09-28-2011, 08:17 PM

Day 1: Well as of now it has fresh green paint. the little 8 horse is going and its getting a chevette motor this weekend. tomorrow im getting some deck material so stay tuned

Day 2: Got the deck stripped down and got the materials have to set the water seal on and let it dry over night. heres a picture of how rotted it got

Day 3: Its naked now

Today : Got the 2 coats of water sealer done, now i got to do 2 more of primer. getting the motor thursday so hopefully all goes well

Moved it under the carport, too hot to work

383Chevy · 09-29-2011, 10:06 PM

Finally got the motor Wooo!!!

1966Stepside · 10-01-2011, 08:01 PM

Neat looking project. Looking forward to seeing the rest

383Chevy · 10-01-2011, 11:54 PM

Its mounted now have get a few parts and get the drive shaft cut will get pics int he mornin

383Chevy · 10-02-2011, 03:34 PM

got the motor mounted finally, yay

The axle got moved back alittle still have to get the drive shaft cut and rewelded. got to weld some gussets to the spring hanger in the rear. going to the junkyard on monday to get the rest of the motor parts i need and hopefully she'll be runnin this week i cant wait

CG · 10-02-2011, 04:22 PM

What is thing crazy thing?

Does it have a purpose?

Restrorob · 10-02-2011, 05:19 PM

Neat little project !

How about some more pics and info on that square in the background of pic 5 ?

383Chevy · 10-03-2011, 09:54 PM

Heres what the buggy looks like with the axle moved back

The shifter imma use

Rear spring mount

Some gauges i got today at the junk yard

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

What is thing crazy thing?

Does it have a purpose?

Its called a "Swamp Buggy" and the purpose for us floridians is so we can ride trails and go through mud and hunt and just have a good time on it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Neat little project !

How about some more pics and info on that square in the background of pic 5 ?

Info: 350ci th400 i think a 205 or 208 case mated to a 800lbs deuce case, some crazy gearing 5 tons and about 20 or so inches of lift on 60" tractor tires

**Clyde65** · 10-04-2011, 10:32 AM

Both are so cool man!

NONHOG · 10-04-2011, 03:33 PM

Very cool!

Restrorob · 10-04-2011, 06:04 PM

Dude, That's one big ass truck right there !!!

I just noticed your here in Fl, You ever play at a place called Ocean Pond ?

383Chevy · 10-04-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Dude, That's one big ass truck right there !!!

I just noticed your here in Fl, You ever play at a place called Ocean Pond ?

No sir to far of a drive for me i play around my house and at the yacht club when they open

CG · 10-06-2011, 12:51 AM

Oh, ok now I see. Its a mini version of those trucks that have the really narrow tall tires. Very cool. Should be fun to bomb around in.

383Chevy · 10-07-2011, 01:50 PM

Got a new starter and all the wires hooked up

Alternator hooked up along with the hydro pump

Gas tank

Battery hooked up

Ignition and gauges hooked up

Got to get another elbow for the exhaust

Got to get the driveshaft cut

It should be running this weekend, got to pull the carb off of bigfoot and throw it on to get it running then have to get the deck mounted and etc...

383Chevy · 10-08-2011, 08:14 PM

Got it runnin tonight runs and sounds amazing, got everything hooked up now i need an air cleaner and to throw the deck on. i can't thank my dad enough for helping hes the best

Homemade shift lever my dad came up works pretty great

Radiator mocked up got to get some hoses

Gas pedal hooked up

Restrorob · 10-08-2011, 08:40 PM

Look'n good !

Don't forget those action shots from in da hole......

383Chevy · 10-08-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Look'n good !

Don't forget those action shots from in da hole......

Oh i wont , i can't wait to tear it up

Restrorob · 10-08-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 383Chevy

can't wait to tear it up

Da hole I hope !

383Chevy · 10-09-2011, 03:53 PM

Getting the deck fitted right now but the rain is trying to stop us.
Left to do:

* Get radiator hoses and get them ran
* Air cleaner
* Mount deck
* Mount seats
* Mount and wire up the front lights
* Tear up the nearest mud hole

383Chevy · 10-11-2011, 03:31 PM

Woohooo got some hose today for free now i can run the radiator. all that needs to be done is get the radiator situated weld the front two link bars mount the deck and seats and im done. should be running later today i will get a video

Lights mounted and wired

The box that houses the air cleaner and the seat will sit on it

Pop's C-10 · 10-11-2011, 04:57 PM

neat toy

propanemudtruck · 10-11-2011, 08:12 PM

Sweet toy you got there!

What is the rear axle out of?

383Chevy · 10-11-2011, 08:18 PM

Shootin to have it going wednesday

383Chevy · 10-11-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Sweet toy you got there!

What is the rear axle out of?

Cushman truckster look it up there weird little rigs. i call it a mini toploader

383Chevy · 10-13-2011, 03:58 PM

Now that it runs, looks like imma have to tear it back down unless it quits smokin cause it looks like the rings are bad =/ figures

But my solution is Got some goodies and now im broke, since the engine sat im hoping it only has a stuck valve so that can of restore will free any that are stuck.

09-28-2011, 08:17 PM	#1
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Rebuild of my mini buggy Day 1: Well as of now it has fresh green paint. the little 8 horse is going and its getting a chevette motor this weekend. tomorrow im getting some deck material so stay tuned Day 2: Got the deck stripped down and got the materials have to set the water seal on and let it dry over night. heres a picture of how rotted it got Day 3: Its naked now Today : Got the 2 coats of water sealer done, now i got to do 2 more of primer. getting the motor thursday so hopefully all goes well Moved it under the carport, too hot to work __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

09-29-2011, 10:06 PM	#2
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Finally got the motor Wooo!!! __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

10-01-2011, 08:01 PM	#3
1966Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North, AL Posts: 135	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Neat looking project. Looking forward to seeing the rest __________________ Truck Pics http://s886.photobucket.com/albums/a...ew%20Purchase/

10-01-2011, 11:54 PM	#4
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Its mounted now have get a few parts and get the drive shaft cut will get pics int he mornin __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

10-02-2011, 03:34 PM	#5
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy got the motor mounted finally, yay The axle got moved back alittle still have to get the drive shaft cut and rewelded. got to weld some gussets to the spring hanger in the rear. going to the junkyard on monday to get the rest of the motor parts i need and hopefully she'll be runnin this week i cant wait __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

10-02-2011, 04:22 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,782	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy What is thing crazy thing? Does it have a purpose? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

10-02-2011, 05:19 PM	#7
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Neat little project ! How about some more pics and info on that square in the background of pic 5 ? __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

10-04-2011, 10:32 AM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Both are so cool man! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-04-2011, 03:33 PM	#10
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Very cool! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-04-2011, 06:04 PM	#11
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Dude, That's one big ass truck right there !!! I just noticed your here in Fl, You ever play at a place called Ocean Pond ? __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

10-06-2011, 12:51 AM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,782	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Oh, ok now I see. Its a mini version of those trucks that have the really narrow tall tires. Very cool. Should be fun to bomb around in. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

10-07-2011, 01:50 PM	#14
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Got a new starter and all the wires hooked up Alternator hooked up along with the hydro pump Gas tank Battery hooked up Ignition and gauges hooked up Got to get another elbow for the exhaust Got to get the driveshaft cut It should be running this weekend, got to pull the carb off of bigfoot and throw it on to get it running then have to get the deck mounted and etc... __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

10-08-2011, 08:14 PM	#15
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Got it runnin tonight runs and sounds amazing, got everything hooked up now i need an air cleaner and to throw the deck on. i can't thank my dad enough for helping hes the best Homemade shift lever my dad came up works pretty great Radiator mocked up got to get some hoses Gas pedal hooked up __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

10-08-2011, 08:40 PM	#16
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Look'n good ! Don't forget those action shots from in da hole...... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

10-09-2011, 03:53 PM	#19
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Getting the deck fitted right now but the rain is trying to stop us. Left to do: * Get radiator hoses and get them ran * Air cleaner * Mount deck * Mount seats * Mount and wire up the front lights * Tear up the nearest mud hole __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap



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10-11-2011, 03:31 PM	#20
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Woohooo got some hose today for free now i can run the radiator. all that needs to be done is get the radiator situated weld the front two link bars mount the deck and seats and im done. should be running later today i will get a video Lights mounted and wired The box that houses the air cleaner and the seat will sit on it __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

10-11-2011, 04:57 PM	#21
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy neat toy __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-11-2011, 08:12 PM	#22
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Sweet toy you got there! What is the rear axle out of? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

10-11-2011, 08:18 PM	#23
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Shootin to have it going wednesday __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

10-13-2011, 03:58 PM	#25
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Rebuild of my mini buggy Now that it runs, looks like imma have to tear it back down unless it quits smokin cause it looks like the rings are bad =/ figures But my solution is Got some goodies and now im broke, since the engine sat im hoping it only has a stuck valve so that can of restore will free any that are stuck. __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

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