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Postby ckolek » 02 Sun Nov, 2008 1:01 pm

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Postby Aquabuggy » 02 Sun Nov, 2008 4:43 pm

Looks good! Did ya have trans clearance issues?
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Postby Texasbuggys » 02 Sun Nov, 2008 5:01 pm

Its almost done, Chris W. ain't that cheatin! lol, Looking good!
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Postby Aquabuggy » 02 Sun Nov, 2008 5:32 pm

Texasbuggys wrote:Its almost done, Chris W. ain't that cheatin! lol, Looking good!

:lol: Yea, took me like 3 months to have mine on a rolling chassis.
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Postby ckolek » 02 Sun Nov, 2008 5:47 pm

trans i still on the bench, i will try it this week hopefully all goes well it looks like it will be close..
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Postby Bill K » 02 Sun Nov, 2008 10:03 pm

Sure looking good there, Chris. 8-) 8-)
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Postby Don » 03 Mon Nov, 2008 8:14 am

Nice stance, can't wait to see the finished product.
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Postby Texasbuggys » 04 Tue Nov, 2008 8:54 pm

Ya done yet?
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Postby ckolek » 04 Tue Nov, 2008 10:11 pm

almost :lol: :lol:
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Postby Texasbuggys » 05 Wed Nov, 2008 7:37 am

Don't forget about a place for the goat to ride!
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Postby ckolek » 05 Wed Nov, 2008 3:47 pm

thats funny right there Image
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Postby Texasbuggys » 05 Wed Nov, 2008 10:38 pm

baaaaah baaaahh
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Postby ckolek » 03 Sat Jan, 2009 6:52 pm

made alot of progress on the mock up of the buggy, body mounted to pan, disc bakes installed on the front also rear drums, all the brake plumbing is in, tilt steering column mock up, chassis is almost 100% done. a little fiberglass work on the rear seating area, mount the seats, and off to have the cage built...[list=]Image
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Postby Bill K » 03 Sat Jan, 2009 7:49 pm

You are Lookin' Good there Chris.

It looks to me like Bryan may be buying you a bottle of wine in Fredericksburg :D :D
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LOOKING GOOD

Postby Texasbuggys » 03 Sat Jan, 2009 7:59 pm

Looking good Chris! I need to come by and unload some poppers in your yard to slow ya down! LOL, just joking, now get'r done!
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Postby yoboy » 03 Sat Jan, 2009 9:41 pm

Looking good!!!!!

Keep us posted on your progess.
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Postby yoboy » 03 Sat Jan, 2009 9:44 pm

By the way I saw a sheep at Canton First Monday Trade Days today but Gloria would not let me get it for the Sonic parade in Fredericksburg :lol: :lol:
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Postby Aquabuggy » 03 Sat Jan, 2009 10:07 pm

Maybe it's just me but your buggy needs something, what could it be :? :?

Oh I got it figured out all it needs is about 6 to 8 inches of lift some 35's in the rear and some 30's up front that should about do it :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just kidding it'll look great once the sheep pen is installed :twisted: .

All BS aside it's looking really good! Keep us posted on your progress.
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Postby Bryan Porter » 31 Sat Jan, 2009 1:55 pm

Hey Chris are you getting a lot done on this great day!!!!!!!!!
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Postby ckolek » 31 Sat Jan, 2009 3:59 pm

sure i am, i managed to drink all your beer and eat four of your fajita tacos before 1:00 thanks :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Aquabuggy » 31 Sat Jan, 2009 4:53 pm

Where are da pics?

Pics of the buggy, not the huge pile of empty beer cans :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Chris, it looks like his date got away!!!

Postby Texasbuggys » 08 Sun Feb, 2009 1:38 pm

Just had to throw this one in for ya. My daughter caught it on film right after I talked to you yesterday and we were driving off and she said, we have to get a picture of this for Chris!

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Postby ckolek » 08 Sun Feb, 2009 7:54 pm

youre starting to worry me, im afraid when i leave you the buggy for the cage, its going to come back with the sheeps cage instead of a roll cage. :shock: :shock:
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Postby Texasbuggys » 08 Sun Feb, 2009 7:57 pm

LOL
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Postby ckolek » 22 Sun Feb, 2009 10:52 am

i told Bryan i wanted a motor that would run on alcohol, im not sure he undestood me corectly.. :lol: :lol: [img][img]http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/ckolek/long%20body/longbody047.jpg[/img][/img]
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Postby Aquabuggy » 22 Sun Feb, 2009 11:02 am

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Postby Bryan Porter » 23 Mon Feb, 2009 10:02 am

There will be 4 cans when we get the heads on.
Chis stayed longer this time more beer and better food.
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Cage work done

Postby Texasbuggys » 21 Sat Mar, 2009 10:05 pm

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sunny pic

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Postby Fred » 19 Sun Apr, 2009 6:52 am

Hey Chris, the cage looks awsome! Is there a buggy blast in the near future? OH, to be that close!!
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Postby ckolek » 19 Sun Apr, 2009 9:27 am

thanks Fred, im hoping there is a Buggy Blast in my future. the cage is at the powder coaters now and when it comes back this week it will be a mad push to get the car finished.... check your pm
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Postby ckolek » 10 Sun May, 2009 10:02 am

[img][img]http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/ckolek/long%20body/longbody070.jpg[/img][/img][liImagest][/list]
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Postby CoryN » 10 Sun May, 2009 10:47 am

Very Nice! 8-)
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Postby Aquabuggy » 10 Sun May, 2009 12:28 pm

Lookin Good bro!
Those wheels are HOT, much better then the others.

Is that Bryan's Shop?
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Postby Bryan Porter » 24 Fri Jul, 2009 11:38 am

Do you still have a buggy or not between you and Bobby I might have to go to AA after I drink all the wine you guys owe me. lol!!!!!!
Or you will have to help me.
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Postby Bill K » 24 Fri Jul, 2009 2:23 pm

Hey Bryan: Can Cris get even on the wine if he has it at the Roundup? ;-) ;-)

How about it Chris, are you and Kara going to be in the Rounup Parade?
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Postby ckolek » 24 Fri Jul, 2009 3:39 pm

im keeping my fingers crossed.. i only have a few more wires to hook up, then a trip to Bryans to start and run it , if that all goes well off to upholstery, then the RoundUp..Kara is certainly ready for the trip and JUstin and Momma as well..
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Postby Bill K » 24 Fri Jul, 2009 3:46 pm

Great News. Keep on working. A long body with a family is as good as it gets for a parade. But, that means you have to buy more goodies since you will have more people throwing stuff to the kids along the parade route. :lol: :lol:
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Postby Aquabuggy » 24 Fri Jul, 2009 4:49 pm

That's one sexy looking buggy. Long, lean & low

Sure hope to see ya at the round up!
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Postby BrianB » 24 Fri Jul, 2009 7:47 pm

Sure is PURTY 8-) Looks like that is going to be a great family cruiser. Do you have any kind of top to keep the sun off the young'ns?
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Postby ckolek » 24 Fri Jul, 2009 8:15 pm

thanks Chris, if Bryan has anything to do with it we will be alot lower.. :lol: Bryanb we will have a full bikini top to keep us shaded..
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Postby Jack Duncan » 25 Sat Jul, 2009 10:38 pm

If you haven't made the top yet, you might look at mine in the Members Project section. Or better yet look at it when you come to the Roundup. :)
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Postby ckolek » 23 Sat Jan, 2010 5:03 pm

took the buggy out today for its first courage run out to Brians 40 miles round trip, and she runs and drives fantastic... now to Yoboys on the 6th of feb.. and then the CLASSIC..
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Postby Fred » 23 Sat Jan, 2010 6:40 pm

Wow, a 40 mile courage run, I haven't gone 4 miles through the neighborhood yet. I guess I still got that "I dont quite trust my handiwork-luck enough to go that far yet" thing. your car looks top of the line Chris, can't wait to see it in person. Viva Salado!! Fred
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Postby Bill K » 23 Sat Jan, 2010 6:48 pm

Hey Chris, that's sweet. 8-) 8-)

Will Billy have it finished in time for the Classic?
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Postby Bryan Porter » 24 Sun Jan, 2010 11:51 am

Hey Bobby more wine for Bryan.
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Postby tx_1987_gta » 24 Sun Jan, 2010 12:40 pm

WOW!!! Thats looking awesome!
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Postby Texasbuggys » 24 Sun Jan, 2010 1:54 pm

LOL, come on now!!
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Postby yoboy » 22 Mon Feb, 2010 7:52 pm

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Re: long body family build

Postby Texasbuggys » 18 Tue May, 2010 6:44 pm

Just found this picture! Some good looking guys right there! That bad buggy and blue bonnets make us look even better!!
Awesome build Chris!


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