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rckjeep · 06-08-2006, 01:15 PM

After seeing how well Sicj's comp buggy works I'm starting the thought process of building a new tuber. I'll be using 4130 cromo tubing in 3/16" dia. and some 1/8" rod for asthetics. I'm going for something light & simple. I"ve got a few ideas already. I'll probably use a stealth tranny and of course TLT axles. I'd like to build with using only 10' of tube since Ralph was like 22-23' and a pig. I wish I had CAD. Anyone want to draw it in CAD for me?

Brandon · 06-08-2006, 01:27 PM

Hey I might be able to help ya, give me a pic or two of a 1:1 that you want it to resemble.

RodyRazorBackc5 · 06-08-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nluvwithxlr8ing

Hey I might be able to help ya, give me a pic or two of a 1:1 that you want it to resemble.

If you want to send me 1 also I might be able to help, if I can get to our machines?

NeoSlayer888 · 06-08-2006, 01:57 PM

Being the cadwhore that I am, if you need anything I am also willing to help, as I love CAD tubers. You can see the buggy I drew here.

rckjeep · 06-08-2006, 02:05 PM

I'm thinking something like the BTF buggy in the rear and a formula toy front.

or like these with some of my own personal touches

Brandon · 06-08-2006, 02:43 PM

Cool, if I get some spare time this afternoon at work I will try to draw something up for ya.

rckjeep · 06-08-2006, 04:13 PM

Thanks, I'm shooting for these overall measurements. 9" long(not including stinger) 4" wide and 5" tall.

Inclodneato · 06-08-2006, 08:23 PM

make it good like everything else you build.

Brandon · 06-08-2006, 11:48 PM

Sorry for the delay, here is a very quick sketch. I sorta strayed from those designs alittle but I always tend to do that

rckjeep · 06-13-2006, 08:46 AM

Looks good, but a bit confusing I'll see if I can get a copy of CAD and play around with it.

Brandon · 06-13-2006, 10:32 AM

ya its not too hard to use. I just didnt want to spend hours on something that I wasnt sure if you would like or not. If there is anything else let me know, I can probably help.

rckjeep · 07-28-2006, 12:14 PM

the wheels are still squeeking on this one. I've got the overall design down now it's just putting the idea suspension under it.

run2jeepn · 07-28-2006, 03:05 PM

My Project Skinny used less then 10 feet of rod. Might Check it out for some idea's. Hell you can steal the whole Idea I don't care.

peej410 · 07-28-2006, 04:10 PM

where did you find 3/16 chromo tube, ive only been able to find 1/4

rckjeep · 07-30-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by peej410

where did you find 3/16 chromo tube, ive only been able to find 1/4

I got it from Mcmaster carr. I need another stick just in case I mess up a bend. I drew a nice drawing of the chassis in paint but can't seem to attach it to the thread.

peej410 · 07-30-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rckjeep

I got it from Mcmaster carr. I need another stick just in case I mess up a bend. I drew a nice drawing of the chassis in paint but can't seem to attach it to the thread.

i might have to look into making tubers too then! chromoly welds sooooooooooooooo nice

rckjeep · 07-31-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by peej410

i might have to look into making tubers too then! chromoly welds sooooooooooooooo nice

I may try and tig it. But I'm trying to limit the amount of tubing used. I have 6ft. but may need a few more feet.

rckjeep · 08-01-2006, 02:09 PM

So I've been sketching and search and have some good ideas but I recently went back thru some sketchs I did a while ago and found a sketch I had forgot about then recently found a tube buggy Toby Lavender did that it pretty similar. Check it

peej410 · 08-01-2006, 02:19 PM

beaaaaaautiful! im saving thos pic to build one formyself when i have the time!

Double J · 08-01-2006, 02:43 PM

This is a buggy type crawler. A little different than the jeep type you have listed above. Suppose to have a 12" wheelbase. The red box indicates the tranny. basically a 4" square.

06-08-2006, 01:15 PM	#1
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	Buggy ideas After seeing how well Sicj's comp buggy works I'm starting the thought process of building a new tuber. I'll be using 4130 cromo tubing in 3/16" dia. and some 1/8" rod for asthetics. I'm going for something light & simple. I"ve got a few ideas already. I'll probably use a stealth tranny and of course TLT axles. I'd like to build with using only 10' of tube since Ralph was like 22-23' and a pig. I wish I had CAD. Anyone want to draw it in CAD for me? Last edited by Grizzly4x4; 08-01-2006 at 02:14 PM.

06-08-2006, 11:48 PM	#9
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Sorry for the delay, here is a very quick sketch. I sorta strayed from those designs alittle but I always tend to do that Attached Images

07-28-2006, 12:14 PM	#12
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	the wheels are still squeeking on this one. I've got the overall design down now it's just putting the idea suspension under it. Last edited by rckjeep; 07-28-2006 at 12:34 PM.

08-01-2006, 02:09 PM	#18
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	latestidea So I've been sketching and search and have some good ideas but I recently went back thru some sketchs I did a while ago and found a sketch I had forgot about then recently found a tube buggy Toby Lavender did that it pretty similar. Check it

06-08-2006, 01:27 PM	#2
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Hey I might be able to help ya, give me a pic or two of a 1:1 that you want it to resemble.

06-08-2006, 01:57 PM	#4
NeoSlayer888 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CSU, CO Posts: 290	Being the cadwhore that I am, if you need anything I am also willing to help, as I love CAD tubers. You can see the buggy I drew here.

06-08-2006, 02:05 PM	#5
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	I'm thinking something like the BTF buggy in the rear and a formula toy front. or like these with some of my own personal touches

06-08-2006, 02:43 PM	#6
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Cool, if I get some spare time this afternoon at work I will try to draw something up for ya.

06-08-2006, 04:13 PM	#7
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	Thanks, I'm shooting for these overall measurements. 9" long(not including stinger) 4" wide and 5" tall.

06-08-2006, 08:23 PM	#8
Inclodneato Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie AB Posts: 243	make it good like everything else you build.

06-13-2006, 08:46 AM	#10
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	Looks good, but a bit confusing I'll see if I can get a copy of CAD and play around with it.

06-13-2006, 10:32 AM	#11
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	ya its not too hard to use. I just didnt want to spend hours on something that I wasnt sure if you would like or not. If there is anything else let me know, I can probably help.

07-28-2006, 03:05 PM	#13
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	My Project Skinny used less then 10 feet of rod. Might Check it out for some idea's. Hell you can steal the whole Idea I don't care.

07-28-2006, 04:10 PM	#14
peej410 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: glastonbury Posts: 992	where did you find 3/16 chromo tube, ive only been able to find 1/4

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08-01-2006, 02:19 PM	#19
peej410 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: glastonbury Posts: 992	beaaaaaautiful! im saving thos pic to build one formyself when i have the time!

08-01-2006, 02:43 PM	#20
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	This is a buggy type crawler. A little different than the jeep type you have listed above. Suppose to have a 12" wheelbase. The red box indicates the tranny. basically a 4" square.

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