The Evolution of the RockCrawler

[samitoy]

Okay, it's more work than I thought it would be!

So minus the dove tail and it wouldn't be to much work?

 

[Caleb]

I think he's talking to you Supergper

But I'll guarantee that within a couple years I have another buggy. I dont regret building to that point one bit, I would keep it if I could find another way to come up with that money that easily. There is nothing I enjoy more than cruising around town on a nice sunny day with my top and doors off though.

 

[Kris K]

Okay, it's more work than I thought it would be!

So minus the dove tail and it wouldn't be to much work?

Yup.

 

[samitoy]

Shawn, I agree, it is hard enough keeping up with one toy let alone two or three or four. I have the Sami for me and the 4runner for me and the family! I can't even keep up with one, not enough $$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[mbryson]

Yup.

How about some kind of removable fender or something? Like on a '70's stepside pickup but a little less "elegant"?..... bend some small tube to the shape of a flare that would tuck against the body, bend another piece to create the 'flare'/fender, connect the two pieces, skin with sheetmetal, rig up a way to 'quick-detach' the fender (hood pin type release or even some hand tightenable bolts (like wing nuts)?) and you're good to go on the street. By law, you need to cover the tire and could even have the mudflap attached to the fender.

 

[Meat_]

But I'll guarantee that within a couple years I have another buggy. I dont regret building to that point one bit, I would keep it if I could find another way to come up with that money that easily. There is nothing I enjoy more than cruising around town on a nice sunny day with my top and doors off though.

Something tells me you'll aways have someone to ride with around here (on the bad trails).

 

[Kris K]

How about some kind of removable fender or something? Like on a '70's stepside pickup but a little less "elegant"?..... bend some small tube to the shape of a flare that would tuck against the body, bend another piece to create the 'flare'/fender, connect the two pieces, skin with sheetmetal, rig up a way to 'quick-detach' the fender (hood pin type release or even some hand tightenable bolts (like wing nuts)?) and you're good to go on the street. By law, you need to cover the tire and could even have the mudflap attached to the fender.

:redneck: Thats a little more work then i want to do. Plus i'd have to do alot more to make it more street friendly. I'm happy with it i hope it wheels good, I just need to get me a trailer :-\ ....

 

[James K]

How about some kind of removable fender or something? Like on a '70's stepside pickup but a little less "elegant"?..... bend some small tube to the shape of a flare that would tuck against the body, bend another piece to create the 'flare'/fender, connect the two pieces, skin with sheetmetal, rig up a way to 'quick-detach' the fender (hood pin type release or even some hand tightenable bolts (like wing nuts)?) and you're good to go on the street. By law, you need to cover the tire and could even have the mudflap attached to the fender.

like what petersons did for the tacoma project

 

[mbryson]

like what petersons did for the tacoma project

??? I'll have to check into that one..... I didn't pay attention to that very well, I guess.



Edit:

Same concept, better execution......

....grab a few fenders with 'flares' from the junk (Accord, Prelude, Dakota/Durango, Ram pickup, ???), take them home and build a prototype/mock-up and then build a support/quick release

 

[James K]

??? I'll have to check into that one..... I didn't pay attention to that very well, I guess.

they made some sheetmetal fender that attached to some tube work and then to a quick release on the axle tube.

 

[samitoy]

Kris, let me know when your ready to buy a trailer, maybe we could do a trailer group buy!

 

[Kris K]

Kris, let me know when your ready to buy a trailer, maybe we could do a trailer group buy!

I don't have that kind of money to buy a brand new one. I'm looking Cheap used maybe needs a little work.

 

[samitoy]

Good Luck!!!

 

[RockMonkey]

I've got both a street legal mildly built TJ, and a buggy. The street legal rig gets driven on the street. I drove it to Moab once and did some trails, but it really just gets mall duty. The buggy is just soooooo much more fun.

 

[Greg]

nope, just in general. I could name many members on this board that have taken this route.

Oh, me me me me!!! :greg: I sold out for a couple reasons.-

#1- Burned out from working on massive project.

#2- Lot's of money invested & seeing no return. (Vehicle, parts, tow rig, trailer & then seeing it sit there... see #1)

#3- Had more important things going on in my life.


Now, I'm currently finishing up my 4Runner which will remain full-bodied & street-legal. I love driving my 'toys' on the street, it's a blast to drive to the trail head, run it, then back home in the same vehicle. IMO, there's no better feeling than knowing that you have a truly multi-purpous vehicle.

But, in the future, whenever those 3 reasons listed above are no longer an issue, I'd like to build a Buggy. Something I can have an absolute blast in, roll over then push it back onto the tires & keep driving. At that point, I'll probably sell the 4Runner just to help pay for the new rig.

I think it's super-easy to get caught up in all the trends & go all out. What it comes down to is what you want out of your experience. Personally, I do regret selling a couple of the vehicles I've owned in the past, but I have learned alot from working on & building each one. I enjoy that sort of challenge... learning new things about diffrent vehicles. That learning has been the experience I was after...

 

[BCGPER]

Agreed, you really can't have the best of both worlds. I keep mine street-able, mainy for Moab where I can't trailer it to the trail head (I tow it with a motormome). I like a good tough trail, but I also expect a lot of damage. Just part of the game. That's the price I'm willing to pay to play.

I've got both a street legal mildly built TJ, and a buggy. The street legal rig gets driven on the street. I drove it to Moab once and did some trails, but it really just gets mall duty. The buggy is just soooooo much more fun.

 

[RockMonkey]

Agreed, you really can't have the best of both worlds. I keep mine street-able, mainy for Moab where I can't trailer it to the trail head (I tow it with a motormome). I like a good tough trail, but I also expect a lot of damage. Just part of the game. That's the price I'm willing to pay to play.

You agreed with me? Are you feeling okay?

 

[BCGPER]

On some things....... Now, read the signature.

You agreed with me? Are you feeling okay?

 

[Shawn]

You agreed with me? Are you feeling okay?

no kidding..........

 

[RockMonkey]

On some things....... Now, read the signature.

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