Scott in Bellingham Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I am going to build a Subaru based offroad buggy I figure go with a EJ 2.2 and a dual range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw_david Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 i've been wanting to do that too, more of a dune buggy thing though. i've got a fwd ea82t w/ wiring harness almost out of a car. i've been thinking about a mid engine rwd buggy, i'll post a drawing in a bit. this is the rough idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 i've been wanting to do that too, more of a dune buggy thing though. i've got a fwd ea82t w/ wiring harness almost out of a car. i've been thinking about a mid engine rwd buggy, i'll post a drawing in a bit. this is the rough idea Dave and Rob why dont we meet tomarrow at 7 and make some plans and get started, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw_david Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 me? yes , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw_david Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 cool i don't think i have you're phone number though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 heres another for ideas I realy like this one I think this ones the same model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 i've been wanting to do that too, more of a dune buggy thing though. i've got a fwd ea82t w/ wiring harness almost out of a car. i've been thinking about a mid engine rwd buggy, i'll post a drawing in a bit. this is the rough idea needs more trianglulation,get rid of rectangles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw_david Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 yeah i know, thats just the shape i want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 heres the layout of the parts this is a EA82 my thoughts are One Doner car for all parts ease of construction full length square bottom rails ( Engine Cross member width ) to build the cage on , this will make it easy to fab up, Square and Rectangular Tubing for the bottom and mid frame round or Square tubing for the top bars square fabrication joints whebever possible to aid in ease of building I want this to be a easy thing to fab up so if we go with square tubing and square cuts it wont take long to build the frame also square tubing costs less then round, I like round for the top for looks and thats were you grab it with your hands , would be neet to have a towbar on it to get to the riding area 2 or 4 seater, 4 seater stock wheelbase, 2 seater same layout but shorter wheelbase, mount radiator above transmision or just higher in front of engine to aid in aproach angle, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfdowney Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 hey guys... I've got Tosh's '88 GL Turbo wagon with an EJ22 turbo in it I'd be willing to add to the mix ... could do one of your carb'ed EJ conversions in it... I just decided to move here from FL and would love to get into a rock-crawler to tow to the desert during the winter ...Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 hey guys... I've got Tosh's '88 GL Turbo wagon with an EJ22 turbo in it I'd be willing to add to the mix ... could do one of your carb'ed EJ conversions in it... I just decided to move here from FL and would love to get into a rock-crawler to tow to the desert during the winter ...Larry Larry you want to build one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 More pics for ideas these are called Scamps based in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw_david Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 ha this ones funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazmataz Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 ha this ones funny :lol: :lol: thats based off of the original mini, it uses the subframes and drivetrain. basically its a kit car using mini parts. they did make an offroad version of the mini called the moke that was built for the military but the military never adopted it. they are used at some resorts and i've read that they use them on the Canary and the Catalina islands .this is similar to the mini moke. those are the same wheels i got for my 61 mini that i'm hoping to have on the road soon. sorry for running off subject a little but i thought i would put that info out. BTW Mini Mania in California are selling new remake chassis of the mini moke if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooinater Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 the only bummer is that they will still be too wide for the 48" width limit on atv trails , but it would be a bad @$$ little sand buggy... how many feet of steel do you think it would require? hmmm... maybe i should buy the jdm tube bender i want sooner... i think a turbo charged 2.2L or larger with the fwd tranny, making a mid-engine dune buggy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 how many feet of steel do you think it would require? hmmm... ... at least 120 + ' Im going to go with 1-1/2 x 2 - .083 on the bottom frame priced it yesterday its $50 for a 20' stick will be orderin up 100' this week , will go with 1-1/2" .095 round for the top bars, its a go Rod will help me and maybe make one later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_kirky Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I think Scott is planning making it exactly 48" wide. the only bummer is that they will still be too wide for the 48" width limit on atv trails , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_kirky Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I am looking forward to it. Wish I had the room and the means to transport it or I would also be ordering steel. at least 120 + ' Im going to go with 1-1/2 x 2 - .083 on the bottom frame priced it yesterday its $50 for a 20' stick will be orderin up 100' this week , will go with 1-1/2" .095 round for the top bars, its a go Rod will help me and maybe make one later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 I think Scott is planning making it exactly 48" wide. the frame will be 48" to the outside, the wheels willstick out stock width, will be running 27" swampers with Pug alloys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[HTi]Johnson Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 at least 120 + ' Im going to go with 1-1/2 x 2 - .083 on the bottom frame priced it yesterday its $50 for a 20' stick will be orderin up 100' this week , will go with 1-1/2" .095 round for the top bars, its a go Rod will help me and maybe make one later Yeah steel prices are outrageous! From March to April, the prices increased %60!!!! With a %5 increase every month after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 made some modifications to this picture, also would like a built in storage rack on the top weather proof with removable doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooinater Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 the frame will be 48" to the outside, the wheels willstick out stock width, will be running 27" swampers with Pug alloys atv width limits are 48" bulge to bulge... (50" in idaho) but if it looks it, few will probably care, except the DNR and that fact that atv's barely fit on the bridges. why such thin walled tube for the cage? .120 DOM tube is considered standard safety cage material. with the size of tube depending on the weight of the vehicle. .83 will dent fairly easy when you roll... i'd suggest for the structual part to be .120 and anything that might come in contact with rocks at least .120... just my 2cents.. .120 HREW rocker guards on yotas dent and scratch faily well with time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 why such thin walled tube for the cage? .. this is to be a light weight toy, heavier wall means more weight, if designed properly with diaganal bracing there is no need for thick wall heres a Suzuki Swift based buggy I built , the thing is light and will go up any sand hill I aim it at, the tubing is smaller and lighter per foot then what I will be using for the Scoobie roo steel is ordered and will bring home tomarrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooinater Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 sweet! yeah after the toyota is done the next project is a dune buggy. i'm just looking into stripping a vw then swapping out the engine eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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