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Author:  ehale [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:25 pm ]
Post subject:  my buggy build
Well I just started another buggy build. This will be my 4th one, but the first one with a suby engine. I found a used frame in Georgia and it came with a 1.8 suby, but I have decided not to use it because of the expense of the adapter plate and it not working on any other engine. If I ever wanted to upgrade to a bigger engine I would have to shell out another 450.00 for an adapter. I found a 1998 forester donor for 200.00. It has a 2.5 SOHC. The only draw back is it is a OBD II but I think with some help from the WoodsBuggy brothers and sisters I will eventually get it. Here are a few pics of the frame and the donor. I haven't gotten started good yet just been trying to round everything up.

Here is a link to my pictures, when I posted them on the forum it cut the right side off.
http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk26 ... ld%202010/
Author:  bmoore [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:10 pm ]
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engine wireing dot come can help with that harness, and big scott on here has done his own obdll harness. can you run across anymore donor cars with the 2.5 in your area?? if so im looking for a couple :wink:
Author:  kevin f [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:21 pm ]
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Looks like you got a good start eugene. If you need any help just give me a call, I dont live far.
Author:  ehale [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:56 pm ]
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bmoore wrote:
engine wireing dot come can help with that harness, and big scott on here has done his own obdll harness. can you run across anymore donor cars with the 2.5 in your area?? if so im looking for a couple :wink:

just luck up on this one. I looked a while and found it on craigslist
Author:  ehale [ Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:58 pm ]
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kevin f wrote:
Looks like you got a good start eugene. If you need any help just give me a call, I dont live far.

Thanks Kevin I probably will. Also I am going to attempt to build a bender, Ill let you know how it turns out.
Author:  ehale [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 1:30 pm ]
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ehale wrote:
Well I just started another buggy build. This will be my 4th one, but the first one with a suby engine. I found a used frame in Georgia and it came with a 1.8 suby, but I have decided not to use it because of the expense of the adapter plate and it not working on any other engine. If I ever wanted to upgrade to a bigger engine I would have to shell out another 450.00 for an adapter. I found a 1998 forester donor for 200.00. It has a 2.5 SOHC. The only draw back is it is a OBD II but I think with some help from the WoodsBuggy brothers and sisters I will eventually get it. Here are a few pics of the frame and the donor. I haven't gotten started good yet just been trying to round everything up.

Here is a link to my pictures, when I posted them on the forum it cut the right side off.
http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk26 ... ld%202010/

Here's a couple more pics, I widened and raised the top and started widening the bottom and been working on my harness.

Roof shot before and after
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It's in there somewhere
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This is what I need to make it run, I HOPE
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Author:  wildcatoffroad9606 [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:34 pm ]
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Keep the pictures coming. Good start.
Author:  ehale [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:03 pm ]
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here's a couple more pics

moved the base under the seats out 10 inches
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wider is better for a fat man like myself
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Author:  ehale [ Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:29 pm ]
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Finally got it mounted. And I have a long way to go!!
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Author:  bmoore [ Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:45 am ]
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looks good man! i found out the hard way after you mount the engine fab up some motor mount to your engine cage :wink:
Author:  ehale [ Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:24 am ]
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bmoore wrote:
looks good man! i found out the hard way after you mount the engine fab up some motor mount to your engine cage :wink:

Good idea I'll make that my next project. What was the hard way or what did you break?
Author:  bmoore [ Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:30 pm ]
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ehale wrote:
bmoore wrote:
looks good man! i found out the hard way after you mount the engine fab up some motor mount to your engine cage :wink:

Good idea I'll make that my next project. What was the hard way or what did you break?


the extra torque of the suby broke my front tranny mount :? i redid the tranny mount and fabed some solid motor mounts to my engine cage :wink:
Author:  ehale [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:01 pm ]
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here is a couple more pics

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Author:  bmoore [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:01 pm ]
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looks good man! i wouldnt leave my turning brake exposed like that though :wink: just my 2 cents :D
Author:  bmoore [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:03 pm ]
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if it has to mount on the left, i suggest a single handle turn brake and keep it inside the cage
Author:  ehale [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:35 pm ]
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bmoore wrote:
if it has to mount on the left, i suggest a single handle turn brake and keep it inside the cage

I'm going to put it in the center between the seats, I was just debating.
Author:  bmoore [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:43 pm ]
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ehale wrote:
bmoore wrote:
if it has to mount on the left, i suggest a single handle turn brake and keep it inside the cage

I'm going to put it in the center between the seats, I was just debating.


10/4 glad your keeping your hands inside :wink: keep the pics comeing its lookin great!
Author:  Tyrus [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:53 pm ]
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Where did u get your oil pan shortin at? I would like to get couple shortin...
Author:  bmoore [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:08 pm ]
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Tyrus wrote:
Where did u get your oil pan shortin at? I would like to get couple shortin...


i got a nice one from small car performance, its all aluminum and holds a full 5 quarts without looseing any ground clearence!
Author:  ehale [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:36 am ]
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Tyrus wrote:
Where did u get your oil pan shortin at? I would like to get couple shortin...

I did mine myself, if you have a wire welder you can to.
Author:  Tyrus [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:16 am ]
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Hod much did u take off the pan and the tube?
Author:  davehix [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:55 am ]
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I did a couple of them just layed it down on mounting surface and measured 4" up the whole way around then cut it off nice and straight . then cut a flat plate to fit and weld it up then check for leaks. and drill the spot welds on oil plug and put it in center of pan. you wont cut much out of pick up. i just cut it in half and figured out buy measuring what i would have to cut to make it fit in pan. you will have to trim a little out of the baffle in the pan for the shorter pickup.
Tyrus wrote:
Hod much did u take off the pan and the tube?
Author:  RaceBugg1098 [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:15 am ]
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Lookin good! When I did mine, I already built the rear cage and then traced the lines over to the oil pan from the bottom 2 tubes then I cut it about a 1/4" above the line and welded sheet metal back onto it.
Author:  Tyrus [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:27 pm ]
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Bmoore do u have a web site where u got it?
Author:  davehix [ Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:00 pm ]
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How many you want done for that price?
Tyrus wrote:
Hod much did u take off the pan and the tube?

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