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by **freightshaker** » 08 Wed Jul, 2009 12:11 pm

Hey Cory if you need any help let me know....Mine got put on the back burner by a hit and run driver....

by **CoryN** » 08 Wed Jul, 2009 2:39 pm

Ouch - is that all that got hurt, the wheel?

I'm going to take you up on the wiring help, I think I just need a kick in the pants to get going on it. I've got plenty of beer.

Cory

by **Bryan Porter** » 08 Wed Jul, 2009 3:04 pm

Beer did you say beer.

by **CoryN** » 08 Wed Jul, 2009 3:39 pm

Should have had y'all stop by when you were at Billy and Gloria's. Only a stones throw up the road.

by **freightshaker** » 08 Wed Jul, 2009 10:53 pm

Hey Cory just let me know when.Should not take more than 4-5 hours depending on how many circuits you plan on running....No it was not just the wheel, it also bent the trailing arm.....waiting on the insurance to get in touch with me....

by **ElijahTurtle** » 10 Fri Jul, 2009 7:44 am

I hope they catch that jerk!

by **Bryan Porter** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 9:25 am

Hey Cory you havn't been on the web for a while how are you coming along with your car.
When you do your wiring remember KISS it's not rocket science

by **CoryN** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 12:31 pm

This is the weekend. I spent last weekend getting everything mounted up, got the hood and windshield in place, plumbed the gas tank, got the headlight buckets and blinkers mounted, got the instruments in. Got a fuse block, bunch of wires, shrink wrap and all of Murzi's diagrams and notes.

by **Bryan Porter** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 1:01 pm

Looks great and soooo close to being done

by **CoryN** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 1:07 pm

Gotta be honest, that first drive is going to scare me to death. Cuz I know that it was me that built it :shock:

by **David Head** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 2:53 pm

Oh I remember that first test drive. I was scared to death that the thing was going to fall apart. I didn't get over 30 mph on th first drive. It all turned out good and now a couple of years later we are cruising 70 on the highway.
Don't get me wrong, you will always have your ears tuned into the slightest squeek or rattle.
No matter what, it is a great feeling to know and realize that you are driving something that you made with your own hands.

by **BrianB** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 3:19 pm

I see you still have not decided which side to put the steering wheel :lol:

Looks like its going to be a good toy to cruise around in. You should be very proud of your accomplishment up to now. Most dont make it that far before they get tired of the headaches. Hope to see you cruisin the roads soon.

by **DannyT** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 4:43 pm

Wow Cory....Thats nice looking. Cant let my wife see these pics....she will beat me to get me caught up with yours.

by **CoryN** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 4:50 pm

Wouldn't take much to catch up with me, I've been awful slow lately.

by **CoryN** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 4:53 pm

BrianB wrote:I see you still have not decided which side to put the steering wheel .

Problem is I have 2 shafts, one is a nice straight shaft but its a little too short, the other one has the collapsable portion, and it won't fit through the pvc pipe I molded into the dash and firewall. I need to extend my short shaft :roll:

but I'm not a competent welder for something that I'd hate to have fail during use.

by **David O'** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 5:13 pm

I am, and if you know how long you want it to be, it is possible.

by **CoryN** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 6:16 pm

Al right. I'll measure it out. We can use the two off them to make onel

by **Jim B** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 6:57 pm

Man that thing is amazing, especially after going back & looking at it on page one of this thread. Great work!!! Looking forward to checking that & many others out at the roundup.

Jim B

by **Bill K** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 7:34 pm

I said it once, and I'll say it again: That is a "MIRACLE BUGGY" 8-)

You have done an absolutely amazing job, Cory.

It sure looks to me like the Roundup is in your future. I hope I'm right.

by **Jack Duncan** » 07 Fri Aug, 2009 8:21 pm

Cory, don't be afraid of that first drive. Just think about the guys that build their own airplanes.

Seriously, you have done a fantastic job. I can't wait to see it.

by **Bill K** » 08 Sat Aug, 2009 10:27 am

Hose in a gas can, and battery on the floor, and it was off to the races for the first test drive.

It's a pretty thrilling moment.

by **MURZ** » 08 Sat Aug, 2009 11:14 am

Cory...Just watch out for fences..... :roll:

Looks great!! I love the FAT tires. Sorry i could not respond yesterday to your email...I used 14 gauge for almost everything, except the headlights and starter solenoid.

by **Bill K** » 08 Sat Aug, 2009 11:36 am

I didn't hit a one ;-)

by **CoryN** » 08 Sat Aug, 2009 12:31 pm

So Murz did you dip into the altoid tin? Saw you made the offer

by **MURZ** » 08 Sat Aug, 2009 5:06 pm

No, they wanted a little more than I wanted to spend for an untitled car.

by **fullup12** » 09 Sun Aug, 2009 3:27 pm

I see why you like my color! Probably not as close in person as they look in the pictures(I hope).

by **Aquabuggy** » 09 Sun Aug, 2009 6:50 pm

WOW cant believe its the same pile you started with, Lookin great!
Hope to see ya in it at the Round up

by **tx_1987_gta** » 09 Sun Aug, 2009 7:09 pm

Lookin awesome Cory.... I love some of the little things you have done with it! I have been impressed with the pics too... I love to see in progress pics of a build. Goes to show the owner built it and not just wrote a big check to get it. 8-)

by **BrianB** » 10 Mon Aug, 2009 5:48 am

MURZ wrote:Cory...Just watch out for fences.....

I just read something about this on the Samba, funny story there.
Cory the buggy is looking great. Hope to see it at the roundup?

by **CoryN** » 23 Sun Aug, 2009 5:43 pm

Well I've been making some progress, but ran into a roadblock when I burned out my new heat gun. Have to wait to get another one to finish up. Relays and switches are all that is left.

by **Bryan Porter** » 24 Mon Aug, 2009 8:31 am

Heat gun what is that for get a bic lighter and get to work blw it get the hair off the knuckles too.

by **Fred** » 30 Sun Aug, 2009 6:11 am

Cory, that car looks great! I'm right behind ya!! Fred

by **David Head** » 02 Wed Sep, 2009 8:08 am

Cory, Are you going to make it to the Round-up.????
We are looking forward to seeing it.

by **Bill K** » 02 Wed Sep, 2009 9:14 am

A bright orange car sure would look good in the Parade.

Remember Cory, the Roundup is not about judging and awards, so if it's not completly finished bring it on. I too am anxious to see your handiwork in the flesh.

by **CoryN** » 02 Wed Sep, 2009 11:09 am

Its going to come down to the wire. I'm going to tackle the brake leak tonight, and re-index the rear end, it finally settled out and now its too low and will rub on the tires with any significant bump. Once the brakes are working then I'll put fuel in it and see if it goes. I still don't know if the transaxle is good or not. I've got another one on standby if it doesn't work.

UPS brought me seatbelts, carb rebuild kits and fuel pump gaskets yesterday, so I can get all that working properly.

Its a long shot, but if I don't make the round up, it will be on the road by the end of the weekend.

by **Bill K** » 02 Wed Sep, 2009 12:35 pm

That is cutting it close, but I hope the Roundup wins the race.

by **CoryN** » 05 Sat Sep, 2009 5:03 pm

Well no woo hoo today. Everything is all ready to go and I can't get it to start

by **GregR** » 05 Sat Sep, 2009 8:50 pm

missed it by that much....

Remember, spark, fuel, air= fire

by **CoryN** » 05 Sat Sep, 2009 9:02 pm

It's fuel. The lines are dry at the carbs not sure why yet

by **GregR** » 05 Sat Sep, 2009 10:56 pm

Got to ask...is the fuel pump working?
Also, if you're using a stock pump is it hooked up right?
The upper nipple is the inlet. Lower one is out to the carbs.

by **CoryN** » 05 Sat Sep, 2009 11:24 pm

Well it was working the last time I had it running. It's stock and I had it backward originally but corrected it and still didn't get it to start

by **GregR** » 06 Sun Sep, 2009 2:06 pm

What's different? Are you getting fuel to the pump? Out of the pump? Unlikely both carbs a clogged, but possible check there too. I know I'm suggesting basics. But if you're like me, you get frustrated and overlook the basics...and the solution is usually basic.

by **CoryN** » 07 Mon Sep, 2009 8:28 pm

managed to get it running long enough to make it up the street and back

by **Jack Duncan** » 07 Mon Sep, 2009 10:32 pm

Cory, it looks super! Congrats! I wish you could have made the Roundup, but we'll see you at the next gathering. Again, Looks great!

by **David Head** » 08 Tue Sep, 2009 3:17 pm

Yea!!!!!!!!!
Wasn't it a great feeling being able to drive something that you made with your own two hands. Now don't be afraid to drive it. Before long you won't even carry a cell phone with you in the buggy.
Looking forward to having you on our runs.

by **CoryN** » 08 Tue Sep, 2009 4:30 pm

Well it's still not running quite right yet and it's not shifting right so it still needs some fine tuning but it's getting closer

by **MURZ** » 08 Tue Sep, 2009 8:51 pm

"Courage Runs"...come on you guys, use the right terms.... :lol:

Cory, it looks great!!!! Digging the Cragars and the fat nasties......

by **Bryan Porter** » 09 Wed Sep, 2009 8:23 am

Looks great we all missed you this weekend but will see you next time!!!!

by **CoryN** » 09 Wed Sep, 2009 9:22 am

Well if I had made it, you wouldn't be still holding that trophy. ;-)

by **Bryan Porter** » 09 Wed Sep, 2009 9:55 am

and how is that bad.

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