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ScaleReady · 07-11-2011, 10:10 AM

So I went to KOH last year and seen this incredible buggy called the "Tennesee Ferarri" or the "Blower Buggy". I decided to build my rendition of it. Not exactly the same, as to not "copy" him, but similar enough for it to retain the look I am going for

It is going to be AX10 based, and have 4wheel steer(just like the actual buggy). I'm shooting for about 12" to 12-1/2" Wheelbase. It's going to have AX10 axles, although I think nightcrawlers would suit it better. More than likely it will be running an AX10 trans as well, but I might change it up and throw a Divorced T-case in it. I'm gonna throw a set of 2.2 VP SLW's on it with a set of 2.2 Proline TSL's. On with the pictures!!!!

Here is a couple shots of the original buggy it is based off of:

This thing is damn sexy!

And the naked version:

So I took to the paper to get started on my drawing. I didn't change a whole lot about it, just a couple minor things:

ScaleReady · 07-11-2011, 10:16 AM

I got started on it tonight by getting the main frame rails bent up and tacked together. I can already tell this is going to be a challenging build.

You can see in this picture where I already changed it from the original plan already:

I made up the side rails so I can start going verticle with the build:

.........then I ran out of steel, so this is as far as I go for now till I make a run to the hardware store.

Not bad for a days work.

Colby · 07-11-2011, 01:53 PM

Dude that thing is insane.. Cant wait to see the RC version buddy

ScaleReady · 07-11-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colby

Dude that thing is insane.. Cant wait to see the RC version buddy

Here is a link to the build of the 1:1 http://www.wideopendesign.com/Projec...wer-Buggy.aspx

This guy has some talent man!

Colby · 07-11-2011, 02:43 PM

PLEASE tell me your going to toss a set of rockwells under this?

EDIT: I also hope youve seen buggy's version of this truck. I never actually saw the real thing in his build.

EeePee · 07-11-2011, 03:07 PM

I was so hopeful that there might be a Ferrari engine in a buggy I had to go looking.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=938147

That dude has some nice toys.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_y...%20%281%29.jpg

ScaleReady · 07-11-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colby

PLEASE tell me your going to toss a set of rockwells under this?

EDIT: I also hope youve seen buggy's version of this truck. I never actually saw the real thing in his build.

That is in fact my ultimate plan. As of now, unfortunately all I have to work with are a set of AX10 axles....

Funny thing, I was looking online at pictures of that buggy and I got a link to his build thread....

I didn't do any searching to see if anyone attempted building it or not before I started.

ScaleReady · 07-11-2011, 03:15 PM

Not much of an update, but I made some shock mouts for the front axle. The factory mounts don't allow them to lean in very much at all, so I made these to give me as much play as I could need

I can also flip them upside down to drop it a little if I need to.

country_crawler · 07-11-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

I was so hopeful that there might be a Ferrari engine in a buggy I had to go looking.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=938147

That dude has some nice toys.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_y...%20%281%29.jpg

Thats Wide Open Design for ya

buggy · 07-11-2011, 09:02 PM

looking forward to seeing the build.

hopefully i will have mine done soon.

j-bird · 07-12-2011, 12:06 AM

thats gonna be sweet..ive seen the 1:1 b4 in person i think at wooley's ..it may have not been but it was real similar i didnt pay too much attn.. i was riding quads and kinda blew passed it..i'm subscribing to this build and cant wait to see how ya do..the change you made on the front of the frame rails was a nice touch.keep up the good work..do ya have a parts list you can post..i'd like to see what you have in store for the power plant

badgravity · 07-12-2011, 02:28 AM

Cool build - this is no an easy buggy to replicate so thumbs up for trying

( my Blower Buggy had it's first rollovers already

)

salmonfacesalad · 07-12-2011, 05:59 AM

Wow! 3 different Blower buggies, crazyness

.

country_crawler · 07-12-2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salmonfacesalad

Wow! 3 different Blower buggies, crazyness

.

We need more specs!

ScaleReady · 07-12-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgravity

Cool build - this is no an easy buggy to replicate so thumbs up for trying

( my Blower Buggy had it's first rollovers already

)

Holy smokes! Your buggy could be mistaken as the real thing at first glance

Awesome job in building that thing

I am trying to build it with a twist, cause I dont think I can get it lookin as good as the original. Nice job for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by j-bird

thats gonna be sweet..ive seen the 1:1 b4 in person i think at wooley's ..it may have not been but it was real similar i didnt pay too much attn.. i was riding quads and kinda blew passed it..i'm subscribing to this build and cant wait to see how ya do..the change you made on the front of the frame rails was a nice touch.keep up the good work..do ya have a parts list you can post..i'd like to see what you have in store for the power plant

I have a Cobalt 11 turn puller going in it with a 3s Lipo. So far just an AX10 trans, and an EVX-2 ESC. I very badly want a set of Blackwell steering axles for it, but funding sure won't allow it

It will be added to and modified as I can collect the right pieces, but I dont have the patience to wait until I get all the right parts.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by buggy

looking forward to seeing the build.

hopefully i will have mine done soon.

I am trying to do the original buggy justice. Now, if I could only make it sound like the real thing............

ScaleReady · 07-12-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by country_crawler

We need more specs!

badgravity's buggies ... Here ya go

ScaleReady · 07-12-2011, 02:17 PM

Just picked up 20 more feet of material today, so now I am back in action

ScaleReady · 07-13-2011, 02:56 PM

I was a little worried trying to make the curve both the fenders identical, so I came up with a bending die. Found an old Toyota pulley I had laying around, and the crotch of the pulley is perfect for bending 3/16 and the diameter was near perfect for the curve I was trying to achieve.
Here is my new tool

In this picture you can see at the top of the pulley, where I drilled a through hole and welded a pin in it to act as leverage for when I am bending. Worked flawlessly!!

Here is my final product.

From the front:

ScaleReady · 07-13-2011, 03:02 PM

I am going to try and work on my pictures a bit. I tend to just take a picture where it sits, instead of giving a nice white background so you can see the chassis better

ScaleReady · 07-13-2011, 05:42 PM

Got the lower windshield bar/A-pillar done

Top view:

Time for that little piece that connects the fender to the A-pillar:

I got anxious and wanted to do the roof line, so that was my next step

From the front:

Scootin right along!! I am assuming it will be sitting on it's own weight by the weekend......

07-11-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
ScaleReady RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,643	"Tennessee Ferarri" Build So I went to KOH last year and seen this incredible buggy called the "Tennesee Ferarri" or the "Blower Buggy". I decided to build my rendition of it. Not exactly the same, as to not "copy" him, but similar enough for it to retain the look I am going for It is going to be AX10 based, and have 4wheel steer(just like the actual buggy). I'm shooting for about 12" to 12-1/2" Wheelbase. It's going to have AX10 axles, although I think nightcrawlers would suit it better. More than likely it will be running an AX10 trans as well, but I might change it up and throw a Divorced T-case in it. I'm gonna throw a set of 2.2 VP SLW's on it with a set of 2.2 Proline TSL's. On with the pictures!!!! Here is a couple shots of the original buggy it is based off of: This thing is damn sexy! And the naked version: So I took to the paper to get started on my drawing. I didn't change a whole lot about it, just a couple minor things: Last edited by ScaleReady; 07-11-2011 at 10:46 AM.

07-12-2011, 05:59 AM	#13
salmonfacesalad RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,590	Wow! 3 different Blower buggies, crazyness.

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07-11-2011, 10:16 AM	#2
ScaleReady RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,643	I got started on it tonight by getting the main frame rails bent up and tacked together. I can already tell this is going to be a challenging build. You can see in this picture where I already changed it from the original plan already: I made up the side rails so I can start going verticle with the build: .........then I ran out of steel, so this is as far as I go for now till I make a run to the hardware store. Not bad for a days work.

07-11-2011, 01:53 PM	#3
Colby WOOPOOW!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,218	Dude that thing is insane.. Cant wait to see the RC version buddy

07-11-2011, 02:43 PM	#5
Colby WOOPOOW!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,218	PLEASE tell me your going to toss a set of rockwells under this? EDIT: I also hope youve seen buggy's version of this truck. I never actually saw the real thing in his build.

07-11-2011, 03:07 PM	#6
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	I was so hopeful that there might be a Ferrari engine in a buggy I had to go looking. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=938147 That dude has some nice toys. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_y...%20%281%29.jpg

07-11-2011, 03:15 PM	#8
ScaleReady RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,643	Not much of an update, but I made some shock mouts for the front axle. The factory mounts don't allow them to lean in very much at all, so I made these to give me as much play as I could need I can also flip them upside down to drop it a little if I need to.

07-11-2011, 09:02 PM	#10
buggy RCC Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NHFF world headquarters, working on the "rock mauling hill shooting NHFF pig squealing death rocket" Posts: 1,134	looking forward to seeing the build. hopefully i will have mine done soon.

07-12-2011, 12:06 AM	#11
j-bird RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: middle,tn Posts: 1,326	thats gonna be sweet..ive seen the 1:1 b4 in person i think at wooley's ..it may have not been but it was real similar i didnt pay too much attn.. i was riding quads and kinda blew passed it..i'm subscribing to this build and cant wait to see how ya do..the change you made on the front of the frame rails was a nice touch.keep up the good work..do ya have a parts list you can post..i'd like to see what you have in store for the power plant

07-12-2011, 02:28 AM	#12
badgravity Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: EU Posts: 89	Cool build - this is no an easy buggy to replicate so thumbs up for trying ( my Blower Buggy had it's first rollovers already )

07-12-2011, 02:17 PM	#17
ScaleReady RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,643	Just picked up 20 more feet of material today, so now I am back in action

07-13-2011, 02:56 PM	#18
ScaleReady RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,643	I was a little worried trying to make the curve both the fenders identical, so I came up with a bending die. Found an old Toyota pulley I had laying around, and the crotch of the pulley is perfect for bending 3/16 and the diameter was near perfect for the curve I was trying to achieve. Here is my new tool In this picture you can see at the top of the pulley, where I drilled a through hole and welded a pin in it to act as leverage for when I am bending. Worked flawlessly!! Here is my final product. From the front:

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07-13-2011, 03:02 PM	#19
ScaleReady RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,643	I am going to try and work on my pictures a bit. I tend to just take a picture where it sits, instead of giving a nice white background so you can see the chassis better

07-13-2011, 05:42 PM	#20
ScaleReady RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,643	Got the lower windshield bar/A-pillar done Top view: Time for that little piece that connects the fender to the A-pillar: I got anxious and wanted to do the roof line, so that was my next step From the front: Scootin right along!! I am assuming it will be sitting on it's own weight by the weekend......

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