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Chux's 2013 Beach Buggy Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Chux, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Oct 13, 2020 at 9:27 AM
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    cynicalrider

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    Evo and welder are game changers. Solid work homie.
     
  2. Oct 13, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    Chux

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    Thanx. It’s nothing more than cutting pieces and electric gluing them together.

    Thank ya. Considered. I’ll get pics and dimensions..

    Absolute. Having my own welder has opened more doors.
     
  3. Oct 14, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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    Chux

    Chux [OP] Pura Vida

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    Seems trailer needs updated pics..

    Getting a feel for ride height

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    Picked up a Harbor Freight tongue box

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    OSHA stopped by to inspect my work

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    Consulted an engineer and did gussets on the inner corners @6 gearT444E

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    Mock ups

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    Painted the frame knowing it was gonna sit for a bit..

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    More mock ups. As she sits now...

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    Last edited: Oct 14, 2020
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  4. Oct 14, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    6 gearT444E

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    Looks good just need truck springs now for proper height.
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    :rofl:
     
  6. Oct 21, 2020 at 5:21 AM
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    Chux

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    New tender for my old battery going in the trailer tongue box

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  7. Jan 25, 2021 at 5:30 AM
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  8. Feb 17, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    So fitting the 34's is about the same as fitting 35's?
     
  9. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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    Blow some dust off this thread.
    Need to go back and post some trailer process..

    As it sits now

    Picked up a quad. Wasn’t the plan to load it but adjusted the build to fit it..

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  10. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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  11. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:31 PM
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    Looks good! :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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    Just leave this here..

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  13. Mar 13, 2024 at 5:34 AM
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    not worried itll get stolen if you leave it there unattended?
     
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  14. Mar 13, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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    Frame mounts finalized
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  15. Mar 13, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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  16. Mar 13, 2024 at 7:41 PM
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  17. Mar 14, 2024 at 6:46 AM
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  18. Mar 16, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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    Are you planning on doing an under the bed drawer between the bed rails?
     
  19. Mar 16, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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    Yea thats the plan.
    Trundle drawer inspo

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  20. Mar 16, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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