Author Topic: My Sidewinder build (Read 78954 times)

spuddevans · « **Reply #25 on:** July 17, 2009, 07:45:25 AM »

That's looking really good there, it'll not be too long before it's a runner.

Tim

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2009, 10:29:51 AM »

Nice job Tim!

I have start planning my trip south now...

Eric

zeusrekning · « **Reply #27 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:48:51 PM »

Awesome Eric , Come on down.

cedge · « **Reply #28 on:** July 17, 2009, 11:20:27 PM »

Guys...
I got the chance to see this gnarley beast in the flesh again today and I've got to hand Tim his due. The workmanship is better than his photos. I still wouldn't climb out of my death bed to drive it, but I can admire the workmanship he's put into it. I took a friend, Bryce, along and introduced him to Tim and his project. Bryce has about 30 years of VW background and rail buggies were his first love. When I dropped him off at home, he was still chattering about wishing he were younger so he could build one and go ride with Tim.

Tim... you might have a new shop rat now that he's found your garage...LOL

Steve

zeusrekning · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2009, 08:04:55 PM »

Man Steve has the coolest friends. And Im not just talking about me. Its always cool to meet these guys and hear there old war stories. I may need to clean up the garage before you guys come by again. The mess usually doesn't bother me too much but its just aweful now.

zeusrekning · « **Reply #30 on:** July 26, 2009, 06:42:36 PM »

Here are some teaser pics of the current progress.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0519.jpg

My Sidewinder build

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0520.jpg

My Sidewinder build

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0521.jpg

My Sidewinder build

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0522.jpg

My Sidewinder build

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0523.jpg

My Sidewinder build

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #31 on:** July 27, 2009, 02:06:08 AM »

That`s really shaping up nicely now Tim!

David D

bogstandard · « **Reply #32 on:** July 27, 2009, 02:55:09 AM »

I think someone has been burning the midnight oil Tim.

That is lot of progress in the right direction since we last saw it.

That is a wonderous bit of kit you have made there, with your own two hands. You have the right to smile and feel good about yourself. Very well done indeed.

As I said before, if I was only 30 years younger, I would be copying what you are showing.

It must now be getting towards the testing stage. But PLEASE, make sure you get your full harness in there first, there are a lot of metal and sticky out bits, and we don't want you coming to harm before it is finished. There are a lot of people who thought a quick spin up the road would do no harm, and came to regret it.

I am not being a nanny, just trying to protect another great artisan, so you can carry on showing us good things in the future.

John

zeusrekning · « **Reply #33 on:** July 27, 2009, 07:35:04 AM »

I appreciate your concern John. The 5-point cam lock harness is ready to be installed. I wanted to put it in for the pics this weekend but I will wait until all welding is for sure completed. I still have a few bits to tack to the buggy and I dont want that stray spark landing on the harness.
I do hope to be testing in the next couple of weekends.

It has been a long weekend, and now its time for work.

Zeusrekning

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #34 on:** July 27, 2009, 09:17:39 AM »

Tim... that is coming along nicely. You can see the finish line now! I remember when we were talking about what you were going to use for an engine. Wow. looking nice!

Eric

Bernd · « **Reply #35 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:04:43 PM »

Tim,

Looking good. What are you going to cover the outside with or will it be airconditioned like you show.

Bernd

zeusrekning · « **Reply #36 on:** July 27, 2009, 05:03:43 PM »

Quote from: Brass_Machine on July 27, 2009, 09:17:39 AM

Tim... that is coming along nicely. You can see the finish line now! I remember when we were talking about what you were going to use for an engine. Wow. looking nice!

Eric

Thanks Eric. And I appreciate your help with engine selection. Well..... until there are issues with the GS and I may be calling.

The finish line is def. closer than it was , but It sure seems like as soon as I think I see it I find it is just another bend in the course.

Quote from: Bernd on July 27, 2009, 12:04:43 PM

Tim,
Looking good. What are you going to cover the outside with or will it be airconditioned like you show.

Bernd

Thanks, Berrnd. The small triangular section in front of the engine, and the gas tank will be covered in tread plate. There will be a cover on the front, Hood aka Bonnet. Other than that it will be redneck air conditioned. Using the abundant and environment friendly red clay we have here instead of freon. OH and full skid plate on the bottom of course.
Tim

CrewCab · « **Reply #37 on:** July 27, 2009, 05:32:23 PM »

That's looking great Tim .......... I'm sure you can hardly wait to give it a spin, enjoy, you've earned it ........... great build ........... be nice if you could get a Pal to video the test run

CC

Bernd · « **Reply #38 on:** July 27, 2009, 06:27:38 PM »

Protect certain parts of the vehicle and your bottom, the rest is open air. Go it.

Just went back to see when you started on the frame work. Not bad for about 3 months work, if I counted correctly.

About what HP do you think the motor is at. Just wondering since I had a moment here of building something with a motorcycle engine it it. Only through a transmission to make it run slower.

Bernd

Divided he ad · « **Reply #39 on:** July 27, 2009, 07:21:50 PM »

Tim

!!

Now that's a fun buggy

I've only one thing I will add, it has to do with Johns safty concerns...

I met a guy recently who had his arm come flailing out of a rolling landrover that he was hill climbing in years ago. A great deal of surgury later he can use his arm but not very well. ( arm looked like a prop from a sci fi horror!!

)

I also have driven some quite quick little buggies called Honda Pilots, now these had interesting little straps to keep your hands tied to the steering wheel in case of a roll, this will only work if your lock to lock is very close and possibly less than 90 degrees each way!

So I was thinking that some sort of bungee to make it so that your hands could move relativly freely when steering but not come outside of the cage might be a very good addition? After all, you need those hands to repair and build more stuff

It is the kind of vehicle you might go a bit nuts in after all

Looks great, And if I had the space I'd be very tempted to have a go at similar (Cause I'm bout that 30 years younger that John was talking about

)

Ralph.

zeusrekning · « **Reply #40 on:** July 27, 2009, 08:29:30 PM »

CC - I will have the wifey record my test run and videos will def be posted.

Bernd - The GS500 is supposed to put out 52HP, on top of that I have a slip on exhaust, K&N filter, and big jets.

Ralph - Im still waiting on you to come over to Flat Rock. If you do Id be glad to let you have a ride. And the strap you speak of are wrist restraints and I looked into them, But just google "wrist restraints" and see what comes up lol. One of the Aussie guys posted that he had a roll over. The first roll he was fine I think, the second one he burnt,cut, and broke his arm bad. I do have the habit in the few times I have wrecked things to lock my arms. I know this is not necessarily a good habit and cant be depended on but.....

Divided he ad · « **Reply #41 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:54:49 AM »

Quote

Im still waiting on you to come over to Flat Rock.

So am I

(one day.... When the funds have settled down!)

Quote

But just google "wrist restraints" and see what comes up lol.

So I did as you said...... What's wrong with these?

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Random%20stuff/restraints1.jpg

My Sidewinder build

I had to go through 6 websites to find this pic! The things a man has to do for a joke

(I'll prob' delete these after a short while!??)

Still..... I think a bungee (other big bits of elastic are available I assume?) would allow a lot of freedom but still keep your arms safe.

Well... It's your ride and you do as all of us would..... Your own way

I'm quite looking forward to the video on this one

Ralph.

zeusrekning · « **Reply #42 on:** July 28, 2009, 12:00:49 PM »

LOL Man Ralph those are all me right there.

The wrist restraints that I looked at mount to cam buckle on my harness. From what I have read they really are a must on race vehicles and buggies. I really dont like the idea too much but I will wind up getting a set in the future. It seems a bit scary having my wrist held in place but after hearing about the aussie guys wreck I think its worth it.

If anyone has experiance with the chime in please.

zeusrekning · « **Reply #43 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:15:09 PM »

Ok fellas, Im am rounding third now I believe.
I fitted the skid plate this weekend, then removed it, then refitted it,
Then removed it, well I think you get the point. It is finally on for good.
Well until its time to paint.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0524.jpg

My Sidewinder build

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0525.jpg

My Sidewinder build

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0526.jpg

My Sidewinder build

I also made the dash and fitted the tach into the dash.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0529.jpg

My Sidewinder build

Plus I got the bonnet made. It came out ok but was a PITA. I hae a small brake press but the 1/8"
aluminum was a bit much for it to bend. So plan B was the work bench and a big rubber mallet.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0527.jpg

My Sidewinder build

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0528.jpg

My Sidewinder build

And I mounted the rear brake light along with a plate for the winch to mount to.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/IMG_0530.jpg

My Sidewinder build

Next is wiring and plumbing for fuel and I am ready to test drive.

bogstandard · « **Reply #44 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:30:16 PM »

Looking better every time we see it Tim.

You really have done a good job on that machine.

It makes my shoulders sag thinking about what I am missing because my age is getting in the way.

Bogs.

Darren · « **Reply #45 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:38:33 PM »

Me too, that looks like a real bag of fun you have built there....

CrewCab · « **Reply #46 on:** August 02, 2009, 05:49:52 PM »

and me three

............ methinks your gonna have a good time with that Tim

CC

rleete · « **Reply #47 on:** August 02, 2009, 10:30:27 PM »

Hear I am, sitting at the computer checking out the latest pics. The wife walks behind me, takes one look and says, "Don't even think about building one of those!"

Now, what made her think I wanted one? Was it the slobbering noises?

Darren · « **Reply #48 on:** August 03, 2009, 04:39:53 AM »

That's funny, mine says the opposite....

bogstandard · « **Reply #49 on:** August 03, 2009, 06:27:20 AM »

Getting back to safety again Tim.

That centre boss on the steering wheel does look a bit hard.

I am not talking about about you hitting it, as you have a good harness, but it hitting you in the case of a nose shunt or dive in.

Things do move in mysterious ways when pushed to the limits.

Slightly concerned John.

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