Follow me as I build a Berrien Sand Rail buggy!
Next, used a 17mm allen wrench to loosen the torsion arms off my donor rear. Once I took the trailing arm bushing bolts out, I put them in vinegar to clean them up a bit. After that, I removed both…
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So, I’m standing there feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the work that still needs to get done and I’m thinking…you know, I should haul that front beam from my back yard to my front (where I’m working on the…
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Took the floor pan around the back of my house and hit it with the water hose, some detergent, and a brush. I don’t know how much grime will come off…but, I gotta give it a shot. Okay, good…after the washing,…
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I can’t tell you how excited I am to finally be at this point! Today, I hope to spray all three colors on the Berrien Buggy frame. If I can get all the painting done, then I can move on…
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Just unbolted the front bumper. When I set it on the ground a bunch of rust came out. Nice huh? Yeah, that’s what I thought too. I’ll get in the frame mounts and wire brush all that rust away the best I…
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Well, today I feel motivated to pull the front beam off my old 1962 Volkswagen donor chassis. For those who may have just started following this thread, this is the same vehicle I wrote about on Day 1, you can…
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Almost done, had a neighbor stop by and we chatted for about 40 minutes. Just have a few strips along the bottom rails to do now. Out of primer paint, so I’ll pick up some more tomorrow. Should be able…
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Found some more time to go out and do a little more sanding on the Berrien sand rail chassis today. Making good progress…really looking forward to painting this thing! Here are pics from today. Share This:
Spent a little more time sanding today. Painted Rustoleum automotive primer on the areas afterwards. Trying to knock as much out as a I can while I have the energy and the weather is good. Here are some pics of…
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While I was at BuggyMan in Lorton, Virginia today…I was able to buy a few more parts. Bought a EMPI brake master cylinder, EMPI pedal assembly bracket, and EMPI torsion bar cap grommets. Here’s a pic of these parts. Share…
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