Build after KOH LV build

JackA · Jan 14, 2018

Since this thread has had numerous distractions and side projects, I will just continue to dilute it with more buggy rebuild action. :grinpimp:

Got the motor pulled and on the stand. Now I need to clean and transfer some parts between the 2. I also plan to swap in a hotter cam for the new motor. It's got better heads, intake, and headers compared to the old motor too. :steer:

merbesfield · Jan 14, 2018

^^^^^ I agree w the DIY concept. I can certainly read and it is all out there on net or in factory manuals. My only issue is time! My welding and fabrication can wait if I don't get to the end on a particular project, but what concerns me about wrenching is that I will forget stuff or lose parts by the time I eventually get back to the project. I have had some pretty big time lapses in shop visits due to work, family, health, or general mental energy. The metal always waits. So does the engine, but....

wngrog · Jan 15, 2018

Gotta toss in an LV pic for every 5 of that jungle gym

JackA · Jan 21, 2018

Hijack continued and now I owe some LV pix. The motor and trans are back in the buggy. I leave for KOH in 13 days. :popcorn:

merbesfield · Jan 22, 2018

That was fast! Must get warm in there being that close to engine. But lots of air movement I guess in that jungle gym.

JackA · Jan 22, 2018

It's not too bad. I have a ton of panels that I will lizard skin before reinstalling.

It's definitely crunch time though

JackA · Jan 25, 2018

Wrenching away. Leave in 9 days

JackA · Jan 27, 2018

Got it fired up and it sounds freaking awesome. Test drive coming soon.

JackA · Jan 27, 2018

The LV is relaxing in the yard. Working on patina enhancement. :grinpimp:

scrapdaddy · Jan 27, 2018

You guys are killing me.

wngrog · Jan 27, 2018

scrapdaddy said:
You guys are killing me.

Bah.

JackA · Jan 29, 2018

Interior panels are in with the seats. Front diff is open for reseal and fluid change.

scrapdaddy · Feb 1, 2018

Good luck at the races!

JackA · Feb 3, 2018

Thanks. I am not racing and don't even have to help anyone pit. It should be a good time. Buggy test drive went well. all Loaded up and leaving in minutes.

wngrog · Feb 3, 2018

Jack do you still have a OG13 spot if you wanted it?

JackA · Feb 11, 2018

wngrog said:
Jack do you still have a OG13 spot if you wanted it?

I was invited to the very first KOH, but did not go. I am not OG13. I raced in the 2008 race and then the next 3 years.

JackA · Feb 11, 2018

This is the last of the buggy hijack. KOH was a good time. A week of wheeling and partying sure can wear a guy out though. Here's some random pix. I do look forward to some LV wheeling.