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by jackman
March 29th, 2006, 4:51 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: truggy vs. trucks
Replies: 6
Views: 3006

wow i guess ive been bust with 72 hours a week lately.so far i dont see any conflicts.ran all the front suspension throgh its travel cycle and it works quite well.rear travel is as equill.so far on paper and in accual parts is great but there will be something to get me bent.but we can just rework.
by jackman
February 26th, 2006, 11:41 am
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: truggy vs. trucks
Replies: 6
Views: 3006

mike,i agree with the pricing on the bodies .the time materials are worth the money.my car when i built it cost $800 in materials.the truggys material cost is going to run in the $900 to $1050.the first two will take the most time due to making the jigs for the chassis.got the rear ends down.and the...
by jackman
December 21st, 2005, 7:54 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: V8
Replies: 2
Views: 2064

camaro67,those conoly V8s' are spendy last one i seen was $7,000.but boy do they sound neet.there is a guy here in town that has one in a Cobra way cool.good luck and happy spending.
mike
by jackman
December 21st, 2005, 7:49 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Need help
Replies: 11
Views: 6073

Wael,just went to the hauler and checked them i should of thought of that last night.width of the mount with bushing is 3/4".the shock body is 3/4" and shaft is 1/4".and the spring retainer is easy to get off to change to a lighter spring.these lil quads only weigh 135 lbs.but mike is...
by jackman
December 20th, 2005, 8:06 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Need help
Replies: 11
Views: 6073

Wael,i just went out to the trailer and checked them the fronts are 8 1/2 and the rear is 9 inches.the quad is a kasea mini 50.they make a so called regular 50 that is just a scosh bigger.i bet they would be real close.the springs look like they would be real easy to change to a lighter one. :idea: ...
by jackman
December 20th, 2005, 7:46 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Need help
Replies: 11
Views: 6073

Wael,they sure would come up short.i wonder if the bicycle shop would have something?with all the mountain bike stuff?gosh i think the shocks on my daughters quad are about that length.i'll check them tomarrow.or check out some of the go ped sites.or those pocket bikes maybe.but in the mean time i'l...
by jackman
December 19th, 2005, 5:14 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Need help
Replies: 11
Views: 6073

Wael, what is the eye to eye demensions?and wait of the machine?i did find some shocks with resivores and oil damping that are 153 mm hole to hole.you can always get stronger springs if needed.travel is 45mm.
by jackman
December 18th, 2005, 8:46 am
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Homebuilding a car?
Replies: 7
Views: 3921

Ron,
when i built my car. just do the research and dont get frustrated .you can do it .
by jackman
December 15th, 2005, 7:40 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: truggy vs. trucks
Replies: 6
Views: 3006

truggy vs. trucks

i'm getting everything togeather to start offroad prodject.the delema truggy or truck.what do you all think?with a truck you would have to have a body that looks like a manufacturers truck.and with a truggy you just need panels to cover the roll cage. thanks mike
by jackman
December 15th, 2005, 7:34 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Tires in Ricks' RC ad
Replies: 18
Views: 10226

mike,after looking for the rule book for an hour i found it.and it was Weller racing in Cathedral City,Ca .i tried the web address and it said not authoized.but he did build grand national,sprint and the truck.boasting those tires. www.wellerracing.bizland.com---------also do you know anything about...
by jackman
December 14th, 2005, 8:14 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Tires in Ricks' RC ad
Replies: 18
Views: 10226

way up north in eureka.about seventy miles south of the oregon border.and i will get the pictures of my first time effort 1/4 scale car done one of these days.if i get done before dark.
by jackman
December 14th, 2005, 8:02 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Tires in Ricks' RC ad
Replies: 18
Views: 10226

i'll try to find out his address i had it when i built my cup car.i believe i have it some where with the rule book from three years ago.your right i talked to him about making some paddle tires for some rail buggys.i am working on mold fab.and compound ideas with a buddy a work.i don't know if we a...
by jackman
December 12th, 2005, 6:37 pm
Forum: Car Discussion
Topic: Tires in Ricks' RC ad
Replies: 18
Views: 10226

hi all i'm new to the forum, there was a guy building cars in 2002. he built what he called the hurrican and a monster truck with ricks tires on it. i called to see if i could get a set but would not sell just tires he wanted to sell the trucks.we all need to get Todd at brp to get something close t...