Your fabrication of this buggy is actually a piece of art! Everything seems so well thought out and executed. I'd love to be able to afford to do this, but maybe just start with a go-kart for now. I'll just tell my wife they're for the grandchildren. 😉 I was able to at least afford to purchase one of your shirts just yesterday, though! 😂 Same color, too! Actually, I tried to choose a different color, but there were only two colors to choose from. 😅 Question: What do you think Mauler will be worth once complete? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talent.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for buying the shirt. I just started using that platform, you probably got the first shirt. I'm actually testing them at this point. So I hope you like it. I'm hoping Mauler will go for around 30k when done. But I never sold a Baja before, so I suppose the market will tell me what it's worth. If you want to tinker but don't have resources for a full size Baja I might recommend an RC baja. I played with those for years before I got into full size. 👍
It seems you have the u-joints of the steering column 90 degrees out. Especially with the angles you run them. When the two yokes are mirrored (read: at 0 degrees to each other) the system equals out to be a constant angular speed again. Same principle as a drive shaft.
Initially I approached it like that, but then I figured it wasn't really that important for something like this and rotated them to match the steering wheel being straight. Typically I would follow that concept and sync the joints, then weld the quick disconnect fitting last to make the steering wheel straight. But the quick disconnect fitting was already welded on as I was reusing the steering column from Maulers original chassis.
You and I have gone back and forth on items like this for years at this point. It's worth noting that when I'm considering stuff like this If I take the easier (lazier) route I usually think to myself that I'm going to be hearing from "Paul" on this. 😉
Great job Doc, I am curious about the carpuride dash component I think that would be great in my car. This upgrade is turning out great. I really like how you are using those rivnuts to attach the dashboard but I have never seen those type of screws you are using. Perhaps you can share where you get the screws. I use dzus fasteners but they can be a pain.Keep up the great work.
The screws are countersunk 5/16 x 24 I get them from McMasterr Carr. They are SS, usually 3/4 or 1" in length. I use them on everything now. When I finish I'll use those same screws but with rubber washers on the body like I did on Wratchet. I like that better than dzus fittings. I'll show the Carpuride more when I have power to the car and I can turn it on.
I'm hoping it'll be around 30k, maybe a little over or a little under. I think it has some areas that could use some upgrading, like the transaxle. But also has some stand out features, like the chassis and removable body panels.
I assumed you were selling this buggy but sounds like it’s going to be part of the family. Great job. Your earlier videos convinced me to keep trying to improve my TIG skills. I still have a long way to go. Keep it up enjoy your channel.
I don't really want to sell this one, but honestly I only have the time and money to focus on one. And of the two I want to drive Wratchet more. Keep at it with the TIG, thanks for the comment.
Hi doug, I happy to hear from you that you plan to enjoy from your buggies, not only to work on them. I wish you all the best. I can't wait to se you on the trails. You and me we should buy a drone to capture the nice moments on the fields 😂😂😂😂
