Thx Van for all your hard work!
& Rich from ECKS for helping with the Powercoating Kamikuza - 17-10-2012 at 05:25 AM
Nice!!! :cool2:
... needs some skulls though...
:DBEC - 17-10-2012 at 05:33 AM
Great looking ride! :eekdrull: You better be staying and riding that thing this year...If not, you can leave it with me. I know I can reach the
footpegs on that one.Chad - 17-10-2012 at 09:51 AM
No Skulls here.. Kami-- Yin&Yang for this one :karate:
You got a deal BEC.. If that happens again just shoot me! :megan:shehatesmyhobbies - 17-10-2012 at 10:33 AM
Not a problem Chad! I just can't wait to sit in it and take it for a spin!
I must say it looks even better in person!KCKITEFLYER - 17-10-2012 at 01:39 PM
Are they still making these? Are the libres still being offered in the states since the gentleman in washington or oregon retire?Bladerunner - 17-10-2012 at 05:22 PM
I am pretty certian that Jeff at BigKidKites has the Libre brand now ?
I just looked at the website and don't see them but am pretty sure he can set you up?
Jeff also has about every other make of buggy second hand. Seismic, MG, Apexx ... :D VTT is about the only one he doesn't have that I know of ???
Van is making some nice stuff ! I think Josh is coming out with another North American buggy called Corsair??markite - 17-10-2012 at 05:54 PM
good looking buggy - congratulations on the nice new ridemartinipro - 17-10-2012 at 06:15 PM
That thing looks sweet!
What tires do you have in the rear? And Rims? 8x8?shehatesmyhobbies - 17-10-2012 at 06:32 PM
Martin, I believe those are 16x8 Carlisle Tires on the back, on yes, 8x8 Sysemic rims. Chads buggy was desingned with the different height tires in
mind when it was built so that it still rides level. The front tire is a bigfoot lite 21x12x8 on 4x8 rim! It is a sweet ride indeed, and you will get
to see it up close and personal at WBB! It has a real sparkle in the sunshine!Cheddarhead - 17-10-2012 at 06:54 PM
Very nice indeed!! Looks fast and stable just sitting there. Enjoy the ride!Chad - 18-10-2012 at 07:00 AM
Thx again guys! I think Rich took care of all the questions.. your the man Rich :bigok:
Everyone feel free to take a ride at the WBB if you get a chance.....Scudley - 18-10-2012 at 07:50 AM
Is powder coating stainless a good idea?
SBEC - 18-10-2012 at 08:45 AM
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No, I won't shoot you cause you're a pretty nice guy....however I have no problem just taking your buggy on a more permanent level.
You got a deal BEC.. If that happens again just shoot me! :megan:
See you in less then a week shehatesmyhobbies - 18-10-2012 at 10:18 AM
Scudley, the buggy was not polished, the powder coater blasted the stainless to free it from any slick spots as well as any flash rust from the welds.
They also put a primer on it before they shot it with the good stuff.Once the blasting was done, the SS had a good "etched" and primered surface for
the powder to stick to. Some people acid etch the SS before powder coating to get good adherence, but in this case, it was not necessary. (according
to the poweder coater) they have done many SS pieces before this one and have had no issues with it.bigkid - 18-10-2012 at 11:36 AM
WOW. The VTT Factory has been working hard and it is starting to show.
I would love to give it a go, and get it really dirty.:evil:
I like the color, although I would hate to cover up the SS. :P It looks like the wheels were powder coated also, they don't look so shiny?
I would love to hear the "after WBB" report on the bug.shehatesmyhobbies - 18-10-2012 at 11:52 AM
Jeff, the wheels are as orderd from the factory, they are actually a couple years old. They could probably use a lil polish!van - 18-10-2012 at 11:56 AM
I made this buggy for Chad for the Spring WWBB earlier this year. He came to the event but had to go home early so didn't get to ride. He noticed
that the stainless had some fine powder rust near the welds. I was told that this happens when the metal is heated during the welding process. I
have very little experience with SS so didn't have any good advice to prevent that except to cover the area with light oil keep it from rusting. We
decided that it would be bullet proof to just powdercoat it to match his truck. If it ever did get scratch, the SS underneath would not rust.
I do have that yellow Speed Stinger that I haven't even tested out yet. I have a Stinger Race version which is a combination of the regular Stinger
and the Speed Stinger in the works. Should have one ready for DBBB next month.BEC - 18-10-2012 at 12:07 PM
:singing::singing::singing: Vans buggies are some of the nicest looking and well made bugs around...He's a Great Craftsman....I hope someday to own
one of his rides. :singing::singing::singing:Chad - 19-10-2012 at 04:24 AM
I love the SS color but I was just having too much trouble keeping it clean from the surface rust as I live with water on three sides of me. I also
don’t have the time and money to polish it. The best choice for time and money was the powder coat. I still have all SS hardware showing and from what
I hear a bas a$$ shiny silver buggy, as I have not seen it in person just yet! Talking with Rich and Van a lot about it, the decision was made and so
far there are no regrets. When I am ready to sell she should still be in great shape with no rust! (Whenever that may be) I.M.O. VTT buggies are the
way I go! I can say they have never let me down from the black widow to this one off (Stinger Race/Black widow hybrid) Van's the man!
