I think I’ve mentioned it before in here but if not, most of the parts I’m buying are through @skippy because the deals are just that good. I highly recommend dealing with his cute face.
The "trophy husband" pro mod buggy build
- Thread starter N-Smooth
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I actually thought Nate's drill WAS the mixer one... I didn't look that close, obviously. This one: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-heavy-duty-low-speed-spade-handle-drillmixer-56179.htmlI had to buy a mixer for the neverending tile job. The tile store had this massive drill/mixer combo for $99, so I went with that. It will definitely be used with a notcher when I get one.
Goldblatt Electric Mixer | Floor and Decor
•9A Electric Mixer•Soft Grip: For improved comfort & grip.•Lock-On Switch: The trigger can be locked in the on position for easy continuous operatwww.flooranddecor.com
Now I see it's just a drill.
And 2800 RPM's.... definitely faster than hole saws will like for long life. (still better than a cordless, I bet)
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It has a variable speed trigger otherwise I wouldn't have bought it. I start notches fast and then slow down once the cutting begins. That combined with oil and I get good life out of hole saws.I actually thought Nate's drill WAS the mixer one... I didn't look that close, obviously. This one: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-heavy-duty-low-speed-spade-handle-drillmixer-56179.html
Now I see it's just a drill.
I got like 3 hours out there today 
Since getting the new notcher I really wanted to mess with it and get it dialed so I did just that. I got one of the floor pieces for the passenger side put in, it’s offset two directions. It was fun doing that for the first time.
Then I did some support tubes to the bottom of the front seat mount tubes since I’m cutting the middle section out. They had to be different due to different space constraints but I’m pleased.
I also got three little tubes notched and floating in between the rear seat tube and chassis tube. I’ll weld them in when I decide where everything else is going.
The real MVP is the little cutting oil mount I made on my vise stand
Since getting the new notcher I really wanted to mess with it and get it dialed so I did just that. I got one of the floor pieces for the passenger side put in, it’s offset two directions. It was fun doing that for the first time.
Then I did some support tubes to the bottom of the front seat mount tubes since I’m cutting the middle section out. They had to be different due to different space constraints but I’m pleased.I also got three little tubes notched and floating in between the rear seat tube and chassis tube. I’ll weld them in when I decide where everything else is going.
The real MVP is the little cutting oil mount I made on my vise stand
Yeah it’s definitely a bit of a pain and it seems like most of it just flies off and covers my floorLooking good!
I can't be bothered to use cutting oil.
but we’ll see if it makes hole saws last a little longer
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
I use ATF fluid because I like pink.
You can quote me on that.
You can quote me on that.
Tonight @skippy finished up my gear and locker install for the rear axle. I want to say I helped but I’m nothing if not honest.
I’m pretty sure I need a new back after moving it out of my truck and around my garage by myself. It’s amazing how much heavier it is with the gears and zip locker. Yikes!
I took the little time I had remaining in the garage and made a couple little support tubes to tie the door bar nodes into the “dash” bar. These are the sharpest notches I’ve done so far and it’s amazing how much better the RF notcher handles them over the HF notcher. Fun stuff.
I’m pretty sure I need a new back after moving it out of my truck and around my garage by myself. It’s amazing how much heavier it is with the gears and zip locker. Yikes!
I took the little time I had remaining in the garage and made a couple little support tubes to tie the door bar nodes into the “dash” bar. These are the sharpest notches I’ve done so far and it’s amazing how much better the RF notcher handles them over the HF notcher. Fun stuff.
I dropped my brand new beadlocks off at Armor Coatings on Wednesday. I’ve never had anything powdered before but now that I’m going to be a GME bajillionaire (jaykay) I decided to start living a lavish lifestyle. I can’t wait to see the color and share it with you guys. It’s going to be STUPID.
I set aside a good chunk of time to work on it today but then @STAG stopped by to pick something up and we talked for a couple hours. I still managed to get the roof spreaders in though and I’m stoked on the results.
I need to make a run to Midnight4x4 for some more tube but it’s hard to do that when my trailer has snow on it. Ugh.
I set aside a good chunk of time to work on it today but then @STAG stopped by to pick something up and we talked for a couple hours. I still managed to get the roof spreaders in though and I’m stoked on the results.
I need to make a run to Midnight4x4 for some more tube but it’s hard to do that when my trailer has snow on it. Ugh.
I had a fruitful yet frustrating night tonight. I got the b pillar supports in. I knew going into it that the angled, or V tubes would not be able to connect to the b pillar due to the seats being in the way. Cool, no biggie they’ll still totally save my life. Then I went to add the vertical tube because again, I don’t want to die and also it will help the cage withstand a hard roll much better. Not dying is cool but not having to replace tubes is even cooler. Well, since it’s straight vertical that gives me a weird vibe because of the contrast to the V tubes. I decided I don’t care, it’s fine.
But then the V tubes jumped out and hurt me when viewing from one angle, straight from the side. They bug me. I’ve seen other buggies done this way and liked it but man I’m not stoked. Make me feel better or something
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I imagine once the whole thing is done I simply won’t care and may not even notice anymore but as of right now it bugs me and there’s really no solution.
But then the V tubes jumped out and hurt me when viewing from one angle, straight from the side. They bug me. I’ve seen other buggies done this way and liked it but man I’m not stoked. Make me feel better or something
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No like.I imagine once the whole thing is done I simply won’t care and may not even notice anymore but as of right now it bugs me and there’s really no solution.
Root beer. People that like cream soda are wrong.That better be cream soda!
RockChucker
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- Location
- Highland
B pillar is vertical to support the joint? If you kicked the b pillar back 5ish° it would probably line up? You could always double up the b pillar too...also effective in preventing death
yeah if I kicked it back it wouldn't connect with the top tube so I don't want to do that. Maybe I will run another tube to the shock mount. That would break things up. We'll see...
- Location
- West Haven, UT
How do you plan to attach the shoulder harnesses?
I'll have tabs coming up off the harness bar. I just have to measure and make sure to get the correct angle.
If you add a tube in that spot I will kill you.....
I knew you’d say that. I’m betting once everything is filled in I won’t care anymore
I would either bend the seat, or bend the tube so the nodes align or so I can drive the car just move the seat forward