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Custom Aluminum Buggy (Updated)

riffclown - 27-7-2016 at 02:18 PM

WELDNGOD Aluminum Buggy, One-of-a-Kind and sturdy as a tank.

About the Buggy. Buggy could use paint. I had high hopes to customize but haven't had the time and I really never get to buggy. There's also a link in my signature line for discussions on this item. It's the green buggy below and pictured with a PL Buggy which shows the relative size. Before you ask, I no longer have the PL buggy.

This will have to be an in-person deal as I want to ensure in person all is well before closing the deal. Those that know me know I will make sure all is right.

I will not ship but I'm willing to drive a reasonable distance to deliver for Gas and lunch.. I'm in the tidewater section of Virginia..

$450

NOTE**
I'm not a paypal customer so postal money order or cash is preferred.

Buggy.jpg - 105kB

3shot - 27-7-2016 at 06:14 PM

I will vouch for all riffclown's gear. It is exactly as described. He is a stand up guy :thumbup:

riffclown - 28-7-2016 at 11:32 AM

some footage with Buggy.

Downwind Buggy run with WG Aluminum Buggy



Dayhiker - 15-12-2016 at 07:00 PM

Confirming our conversation that I will be honored to give this fine buggy in new home in western Virginia. SHBKF

WELDNGOD - 16-12-2016 at 09:12 AM

Going to new home....Take care of her. ;)

Dayhiker - 16-12-2016 at 07:28 PM

Quote: Originally posted by WELDNGOD  
Going to new home....Take care of her. ;)

I will do so. Intend to use the bug exactly as received without any changes other than replacing any worn parts as needed. Love the color! What alloy are the tubes? I was the metals raw material buyer in a large factory for many years. The top TIG welders in our plant were real artists. I also have several USA made Cannondale bicycles which are 6061 alloy artificially aged to T6. SHBKF

riffclown - 17-12-2016 at 11:09 AM

Truly a special buggy.. One of a kind.

WELDNGOD - 17-12-2016 at 12:23 PM

It is made of 5083 and 5086 AL . It was the first kitebuggy I built . It has had it's share of mods over the yrs. . Speaking of yrs., it was built in 2006. Here are some old pics. I have build pics somewhere.

green grasshopper.jpg - 132kB1st OBE lg.jpg - 5kBDSC_0091-1.jpg - 192kBDSC_0080-1.jpg - 211kB

riffclown - 17-12-2016 at 02:47 PM

I have a few of them I captured from your original thread..

0620081819 (Small).jpg - 46kB building kite buggy 002 (Small).jpg - 92kB kite bug 003 (Small).jpg - 103kB KITE BUGGY 018 (Small).jpg - 74kB

Dayhiker - 17-12-2016 at 05:50 PM

Sounds like excellent choices of alloy for a large fabrication not readily heat treatable & also chemical/seawater resistance is quite good. The alloy strengths fair well during welding processes which is a big plus. We only used a small amount of 5086 in the plant where I worked but used considerable amounts of the 5000 series alloys in 5052 H34. In some applications it was suitable as a substitute for the higher cost 6000 series alloys. We used very large amounts of 6061 & 6063 extrusions in the production of reefer semi-trailers where every pound saved means an additional pound of cargo can be carried. But I digress.... Love aluminum, SHBKF

Dayhiker - 25-4-2017 at 07:23 AM

Bug arrives at new home in the Kite Dungeon. Many thanks to WELDNGOD & Riffclown. SHBKF


riffclown - 25-4-2017 at 08:20 AM

:)

abkayak - 25-4-2017 at 09:33 AM

:thumbup::thumbup:...knock the heck outta the Highlands w/that

Mikelp3586 - 25-4-2017 at 10:33 AM

Nice!

WELDNGOD - 25-4-2017 at 10:50 AM

;)