Topic: Sandrail Project thread (Read 3578 times)

deadlydave · « **Reply #75 on:** August 28, 2011, 05:44:25 PM »

Quote from: Dreaded1 on August 28, 2011, 03:10:35 PM

Yea the front clip will def be black or straight up aluminum. Shocks not be painted at all and the pedal assy will be aluminum. Sill looking for seats, I am debating on buying brand new or trying to find something from a small car in a junk yard.

That's going to look cool. the 100% paint-matched stuff is sort of dated.

skyphix · « **Reply #76 on:** August 28, 2011, 06:17:25 PM »

Quote from: deadlydave on August 28, 2011, 05:44:25 PM

That's going to look cool. the 100% paint-matched stuff is sort of dated.

Yay 1996!!!1

hydrochloric · « **Reply #77 on:** August 28, 2011, 08:16:13 PM »

Quote from: skyphix on August 28, 2011, 06:17:25 PM

Yay 1996!!!1

Not matched enough, the wheels are white!

And hearkening back to the bedliner... That's not a bad idea for the lower half, what with being fully exposed.

deadlydave · « **Reply #78 on:** August 28, 2011, 10:35:43 PM »

Quote from: skyphix on August 28, 2011, 06:17:25 PM

Yay 1996!!!1

Trailer queen.

deadlydave · « **Reply #79 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:25:43 PM »

I like it. White.

hydrochloric · « **Reply #80 on:** August 31, 2011, 11:06:44 PM »

Quote from: deadlydave on August 31, 2011, 10:25:43 PM

I like it. White.

THE PAIN... In the wrist! Can you imagine keeping that CLEAN?! It would work in snow, I guess, it looks like that's where this one is, judging by the outfits. But to have a white one in NY... all the places dirt could get... Terrifying.

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #81 on:** September 01, 2011, 06:27:35 AM »

I just saw that picture somewhere. But no white for me, maybe the wheels but thats about it,

skyphix · « **Reply #82 on:** September 01, 2011, 02:47:38 PM »

You know, we were talking about monochrome...
http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/2573106724.html

hydrochloric · « **Reply #83 on:** September 01, 2011, 11:36:04 PM »

"kool air intake"

"1st come 1st swerve"

"4-Cylander"

*These are a few of my favorite things!* (Those asterix should be musical notes, but we don't have those.)

spoolordie · « **Reply #84 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:16:26 PM »

"off market headlights" ^^^^

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Dreaded1 · « **Reply #85 on:** September 02, 2011, 02:41:37 PM »

Quote from: spoolordie on September 02, 2011, 01:16:26 PM

off market headlights

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #86 on:** November 28, 2011, 01:25:09 PM »

This is the design I have settled on. with any luck my buddy and I can pull something like this off. I want the off road look even though it will be 90% on road use.

hookedontronics · « **Reply #87 on:** November 28, 2011, 01:40:57 PM »

love the look of that with the roof rack, really brings it all together

deadlydave · « **Reply #88 on:** November 28, 2011, 02:48:05 PM »

Quote from: Dreaded1 on November 28, 2011, 01:25:09 PM

This is the design I have settled on. with any luck my buddy and I can pull something like this off. I want the off road look even though it will be 90% on road use.

Please tell me you went with purple!

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #89 on:** November 28, 2011, 03:51:19 PM »

Quote from: deadlydave on November 28, 2011, 02:48:05 PM

Please tell me you went with purple!

Nope probably black or grey. I want something easy to cover and touch up.

hookedontronics · « **Reply #90 on:** November 28, 2011, 04:41:32 PM »

I like the black tube look myself, and easy to touch up. Personally i'd rattle can it with some quality stuff, that's how i did my cage. makes it easy to touch up if you need to

hydrochloric · « **Reply #91 on:** November 28, 2011, 06:09:42 PM »

Damn that will look sexy! You'll have to take it to a sand pit at least once.

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #92 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:18:07 AM »

I am hoping the little 1500cc engine will be able to push those wheels. If not I will be looking at an engine upgrade sooner than I thought.

hookedontronics · « **Reply #93 on:** December 06, 2011, 08:59:49 AM »

How exactly do these things work when it comes to getting them inspected? Do they need to pass an emissions test, or do you just stick with a pre 97 chassis to avoid that?

hydrochloric · « **Reply #94 on:** December 06, 2011, 10:14:21 AM »

They get registered as kit cars, I believe. Meaning no requirements except lights.

deadlydave · « **Reply #95 on:** December 06, 2011, 10:57:09 AM »

Saw a 5-seat sandrail on Pawn Stars Last night. royal blue, with a supercharged Chevy 350 with nitrous in the back.

Definitely cool projects, this one was 48k new from a fabricator, with an additional 21k in mods.

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #96 on:** January 16, 2012, 11:03:55 PM »

Quote from: hydrochloric on December 06, 2011, 10:14:21 AM

They get registered as kit cars, I believe. Meaning no requirements except lights.

They need a little more than that. All lights, rear view, windshield and wiper (~~can~~ will be a hand operated lever type thing), front brakes, e-brake and seat belts.

One and a half more car payments, 1 court date and finding another insurance company and then I can start the rail project. The end of March cant come soon enough.

hydrochloric · « **Reply #97 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:45:26 PM »

Hmm, it's really that little for a kitcar? Dang, my idea might work then.

I've been meaning to do a complete engine rebuild for experience, and we've got a complete but horribly rusty MGA sitting on the lawn. I'm thinking I'll tear the drivetrain (which is not too bad yet) out and make a similar style buggy (though more kart-ish, since front engine, and slower, since 1.5L).

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #98 on:** January 18, 2012, 07:28:10 AM »

I forgot rear brakes too, but I am sure that was assumed along with the e-brake.

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #99 on:** February 19, 2012, 10:37:35 AM »

Does anybody know of any VW buses rotting away in field somewhere or for sale? I am looking for a parts vehicle. The time is coming near to start this project.

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