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by Gene-C
Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: Tow'd Talk
Topic: The last Tank
Replies: 0
Views: 2245

The last Tank

Well the last Towd Fuel tank went out the door today
Off to Bruce In Mississippi
I'm glad it went to a happy home
So good luck Bruce and say good bye to that ole well casing rust bucket
looking forward to your story
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by Gene-C
Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:07 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Rear seat gas tank
Replies: 13
Views: 4085

Rear seat gas tank

My new gas tank One of my customers made this for me a as a gift and boy what a gift I took it home and put on a sump, mounting tabs, sending unit, filler neck and roll over breather valve Dennis gave me the breather that was designed for the top of the tank I tapped the 2 holes for 1/8 pipe and mad...
by Gene-C
Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: another head turner
Replies: 3
Views: 1133

another head turner

 I went to pick up my 57'  up with Gadget
It was quite the scene and head turner as I was towing the Oval home
The smiles were priceless



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by Gene-C
Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Where Did You Get That?
Topic: LED Off Road lights
Replies: 1
Views: 1879

LED Off Road lights

I am still on the Gadget Diet Plan So I went to LEd off road lights so I have much more power and 1/4 the size from what I had http://www.visionxoffroad.com/LED/ http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/tigerjr/IMG_11761.jpg A lot smaller from what I had http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/tigerjr/IMG_03...
by Gene-C
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:10 am
Forum: Where Did You Get That?
Topic: Magnetic LED Rock light
Replies: 0
Views: 2036

Magnetic LED Rock light

 I heard about it so I made one up I took a magnetic LED rock Light Sodered a 15 ft cord with Cigarette lighter attachment to it So now I have a dunebuggy work light Pretty cool with the magnet it attaches to almost everywhere around the buggy engine compartment ,front end, under the dash  or the pi...
by Gene-C
Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:55 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Dune Buggy Landscaping
Replies: 1
Views: 671

Dune Buggy Landscaping

Funny thing happened in front of the house today We decided to take out the landscaping and replace it So I told my wife to use the winch on the buggy so the next thing I know my wife is in the buggy with a big grin tearing out all she could. Between her and her girlfriend they had a blast She made ...
by Gene-C
Wed May 26, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: RADIO'S CB or VHF????
Replies: 10
Views: 1730

RADIO'S CB or VHF????

 Radio's  The more runs I go on the more I am soo disatisfied with CB"s.  They just don't seem to perform well  off road.  Yes they are common for everyone to use and own but is it the right call. I am thinking that the Leader and the sweep car should switch over to VHF so at a minimum the grou...
by Gene-C
Thu May 20, 2010 3:37 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Manx rollbar
Replies: 25
Views: 7657

Manx rollbar

Roll cages are usually a custom design and made to fit  You need to address head room- front and rear, top or storage concerns or even spare tire Take a look at all the different pictures and find a style you like  and then take it down to a fabricator in your area My advice would also to make it de...
by Gene-C
Thu May 20, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: Where Did You Get That?
Topic: Touch up Paint
Replies: 0
Views: 1588

Touch up Paint

Just something I thought i would Share Most of of friends restore cars When they do touch up on the frame this is what they use to brush on Rattle can can only do do much and overspray is abundant. So when they need to touch tight spots or a clean application this is what they use with a brush $7 at...
by Gene-C
Wed May 19, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Manx rollbar
Replies: 25
Views: 7657

Manx rollbar

 While we are on the topic-
  Lets not forget about "SIDE IMPACT"

  If you get the chance to add some side nerf bars on the side "Do It"  .They saved my life

There is nothing to stop a vehicle from driving right through that fiberglass and right into to you and or your passenger
by Gene-C
Tue May 18, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Lone Pine
Replies: 9
Views: 2812

Lone Pine

 The  Cerro Gordo run was fun  We left camp with 14 buggy's and when we made it to Keeler we had 18  By the time we got to Cerro Gordo we were down to 17 and when we finally reached the salt Tram we dropped another to 16 but still more than I started with. We found a little snow at the top http://i2...
by Gene-C
Fri May 07, 2010 6:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Forum Nickname
Replies: 3
Views: 2215

Forum Nickname

 Louis
Just go into your profile and then "EDIT"
look at the top where you name is and it should be quite easy
Gene
by Gene-C
Thu May 06, 2010 4:33 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: More Room for Buggys
Replies: 19
Views: 3621

More Room for Buggys

Gary
It sure is nice but no matter how big they fill up so quick for some reason

PS  you need much more rebar than what you are showing
by Gene-C
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:17 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: San Francisco Buggy Shops?
Replies: 8
Views: 1343

San Francisco Buggy Shops?

Well that was my thinking
We spend the day drive to Sacramento and make the loop, see the gang and the shops
there is much more there
When it gets closer we'll plan a breakfast nd have everyone there
by Gene-C
Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: San Francisco Buggy Shops?
Replies: 8
Views: 1343

San Francisco Buggy Shops?

 David
I live right near the SF Airport and about 15 min from SF
I would be happy to take you around for a day
There is nothing close though