The Green Goblin- My First Southern Buggy

[jeremyfowler33]

think im going to have to take you to welding class and build me a stainless southern buggy for my wraith axles! ill probably tig weld it on my breaks at work!

[Colby]

Originally Posted by jeremyfowler33

think im going to have to take you to welding class and build me a stainless southern buggy for my wraith axles! ill probably tig weld it on my breaks at work!

You should do it! Tube is fun, even if you arent the best at it.

I have actually thought about going for a second major in college and doing welding and diesel mechanics instead of just diesel.

[Colby]

Rear end is done, I am trying to decide if I should do the front hoop and motor cage with smaller tubing.

I strayed away from the Goblin design on accident on the roof and part of the rear, though I dont think you really will notice it unless you are staring right at it. Ive got alot of dremel and weld grinding to do, Maybe have some green paint on it by saturday

[Bulldog]

Don't rush it! These buggies are complicated. Get all your little tubes done and don't skimp on the little scale details. If you're going to build it...build it right. Any shortcuts will haunt you. Trust me! Nice job so far.

[Colby]

Thanks man! The only thing haunting me at the moment is how in the world im going to bolt the engine cage on. Its going to have to have some tiny hardware. I may braze those on.but im not sure it could handle the abuse its going to get put through.

[Grimreeper]

Go ahead and start the cleanup on the welds now before you cant get into all the little areas as easy. Keep it coming.

[Colby]

Actually, youd be surprised but with the skid plate out I am able to get every angle of this thing with a dremel

No more invisible axles!! Though these arent the axles I will be using.

I love this thing, even if its not perfect, and if it doesnt closely copy the real goblin. All thats left is motor cage, clean up, paint, and ass kick and be proud of myself because I 100% fabbed this thing from nothing in 2 days in my garage.

[dezmoon]

I Think You Should Totally Be Proud of Yourself,,I think It Looks Killer,,Are You Gonna Try and Do same colors,,Or Your Own Scheme???

[Colby]

Originally Posted by dezmoon

I Think You Should Totally Be Proud of Yourself,,I think It Looks Killer,,Are You Gonna Try and Do same colors,,Or Your Own Scheme???

Thank you sir! I am definetly going lime green and black motor cage, and totally going to call it the green goblin for sure. I just love the theme of the real thing way too much.

[dezmoon]

Originally Posted by Colby

Thank you sir! I am definetly going lime green and black motor cage, and totally going to call it the green goblin for sure. I just love the theme of the real thing way too much.

Awesome,,,What Axles Are Gonna Call Home Under There,,You Mentioned that those werent the permanant Set??

[Colby]

Originally Posted by dezmoon

Awesome,,,What Axles Are Gonna Call Home Under There,,You Mentioned that those werent the permanant Set??

Well, my PLAN is to pretty much make the axles you see on it here, but with steel tubes and steel trusses, just like Grizzly4x4 has on Guido. I need strength, because there is going to be a great amount of air under these tires

Though, these axles may be home for the first couple of rides, because I need axle shafts

[dezmoon]

Originally Posted by Colby

Well, my PLAN is to pretty much make the axles you see on it here, but with steel tubes and steel trusses, just like Grizzly4x4 has on Guido. I need strength, because there is going to be a great amount of air under these tires

Though, these axles may be home for the first couple of rides, because I need axle shafts

Awesome,,,

[Bulldog]

Because I've been there...what are your plans for steering? And from the last pic in post 27, are you planning on running semi droop? I don't see enough suspension travel room in there! Post up.

[Colby]

As far as steering, i mocked it up just siyting on the axle and rverything clears just my the smallest amount when flexing.

As far as suspension it isnt droop at all, i actually had to put some long esavage rod ends on the front shocks to get more length. It just sags a little because its heavy lol.

[ecoli]

Looking great Colby. Really glad to see you went with the 3/16" tubing, suits those big meats on there.

[Colby]

Originally Posted by ecoli

Looking great Colby. Really glad to see you went with the 3/16" tubing, suits those big meats on there.

Thanks Chris! Means alot coming from the southern buggy god! Theres actually some 1/8th on there, but i think it still works just as good.

[Desert Rc]

Wow that is really coming along! Excellent
Work!

[Colby]

Thanks man! I posted one of these pictures up on Timmie Cameron's facebook and got overloaded with likes on the picture and Tim Cameron loved it! Definetly makes me feel a whole lot better about this thing

[ecoli]

Originally Posted by Colby

Thanks Chris! Means alot coming from the southern buggy god! Theres actually some 1/8th on there, but i think it still works just as good.

I have a lot to live up to apparently I just build what I like, and I like southern buggies, a lot

Yeah, I noticed the 1/8 in the bracing areas. Probably a smart move, especially when dealing with such small pieces. It doesn't take away from the look at all.

Are you planning on rattle can or pc'ing the frame once finished?

[Szczerba]

Now we're talking. Looks awesome.