monstaru Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 ok, so iwent and visited a friend of a friend today.he has built about 15 vw sandrails.and is getting ready to build a mountain buggy for his grandson. we were talking about tubing and what i want to do "one day"........... i have my current offroad project,of which most of you have seen......my initial idea was to start the ground work for a "mini crawler" meaning eventually building off of the frame in tube and making it a full tube rig ... all in all i want a crawler.i want to roll something over and drive it away.i want something other than what 2yrs ago i did not think i could accomplish. my skills have taken a turn for the worst:lol:,and i believe i could achieve this idear of mine. of course it would have a subie drivetrain.but i have several pieces that i have traded for that i would end up putting for sale..... i just don't know.i mean,i have to buy enough steel to make a subframe... and looking at prices of steel right now,it looks like i could enough to cage it for not much more. don't get me wrong here,i am not trying to compete with full size rock buggies,just tryin to make a smaller version and have fun. after the tube work i saw today,i believe i am fully capable of pulling it off. in the beginning i would have to have the stock subie front and rear suspension,but would eventually go to solid axles. i have floundered around projects in the past due to lack of tools,but now,i have the tools and have met some folks with some damn good advice."build what you want". is what they say......i want a buggie. i am torn.....but i just don't htink that i will be satisfied with a body on a frame.i am going to have a lot of fab time in this.and i do not want to be dissatisfied with it when i am done...like i did not go far enough with my skills.what do you think? cheers, brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3eyedwagon Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 If you have an idea in your mind, like it sounds like you do; I would advise you to go for it. Anything else will just be settling, and the projects that people settle for rarely end up being magnificent, or even finished. It sounds to me like you sorta already answered your own question. If you think you can do something, and do it well; push the envelope just a little further than what you have in mind, and in the end you should be happy. It never hurts to push your limits, and it's even more rare that following your guts is a bad decision. It sounds to me like you are ready to put the time, and effort in to something that serious. Good luck in whatever you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am leaning the same way atm. My problem is I can't afford a towing vehicle. So I'm stuck with a Subie as it drives there, then offroads, an then comes home. Do it.. If you have the space that is, and a towing rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 yeah I say if you are comfortable with your skills and building abilities, and have the tools, go for it! I mean you're already building your rig, why not make it the way you want it now. Instead of going back later. Have fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 How often do you change your mind? Constatly .. Brian you can do it !!!! I would make a list of all your options then go down the list and choose pro or com, then also look at what you want in a end vehicle and see what fits. also look at your list of parts you already have I have done both made a sand/woods buggy from the ground up and also modified trucks and cars , the ground up will take longer and if you dont have all the bits it may cost more too, if you want to license it and insure it stick with a body that already has a title, also have you ever rode in a rock crawler?? if not find one and take a ride see if thats really what you want, if you stick with Subaru axles keep the weight down and the tire size down, any 4x4 import pickup will have stronger axles then a subie, also we live in washington, myself I prefer a heated cab, if you make a ground up buggy you will need a trailer, or have it inspected a Mini crawler would be awesome, like the guy said decide what you want and build that, and if you can find someone selling the " thing" you want you will be money and time ahead to buy it already built, so do you want a project or do you want to drive the buggy ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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