Don't mean to take away from Van's build, Very nice by the way. BUT Popeye's buggy WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beamerbob you a LUCKY man for him to leave it with you!

WG .. thanks. I was wondering about that when I was welding it. I've seen alot of things welded and they leave the ends unwelded. I did not think about the water and things getting in since it seems like it was all molten metal so did not think there was a gap. I always welcome your keen eyes. You are the welding god after all hehehe.. I'm still the grasshopper at this welding stuff. That's why this is just a prototype of what I plan to build in the future. Yes, I cut the space to space my weld apart so the heat does not bend the axle. I'm not really fond of the clamp type.

Hope to see you at WBB. You will get a better look at the buggy. I would appreciate more feedback then.

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Hope to see you at WBB. You will get a better look at the buggy. I would appreciate more feedback then.

You gonna make the spring Bash?

I will be at Wildwood!! I've talked to Rich about doing something special with this buggy for the attendees.

Bob, there's enough thread. I was too excited at putting it together for photos so did not tighten any of the nuts. I just hand thread them on. I am also looking for a nylon sleeve to put on the bolts so they don't scratch the downtube. I noticed my last build is all scratch up due to constant assembly and disassembly.

I clean up the straps .. here's some pic I just took outside. Looks much cleaner. Now .. onto the foot pegs!!

BTW.. for you big boys ... the width between rails is 18 inches. The seat wasn't meant for racing so it's wide and loose .. very comfy. also not as deep as a racing type seat. It's very easy to get in and out of.

Primo stuff there my brother... I smell a second career in the making... NY Knicks colors too

The buggy looks very nice and I see you are now enjoying your new sewing machine.

Susan (npw goddess)

What is the plan for the foot-pegs? Sure is a nice lookin bug!

The last foot peg I made was just a flat 1" flat bar bent and then welded onto a 6" 5/8" bolt. It worked out really well. I do have a another design in mind that will allow me to easily attach heel straps. With the bolt, method, I haven't thought of how to attach a heel strap yet. I'll think of something soon. :embarrased:


Susan,

I love my sewing machine.. you need hooj .. to use it :singing: It can take up to like a size 24 needle and go through 1/2" of leather, way cool ...

Van, your buggy is coming along nicely! Cannot wait to see the finished product in person! Keep up the good work.
I like the color combination. Looks racy!

I got bored so made an all Black seat to see what it looks like. I might need to make black side rail covers to match. This seat I made with a combination of D-rings and 2" plastic buckles. The buckles are used on the sides and the D-rings are used on the 2 main strap that run logitudinal which provide the main bulk of the support.

Cheezecheese, send me that pattern for your seat.. I can have it done before I head to WBB. I'm getting pretty good at it. I can make one in a couple hours from pattern cutting to final stitching.

Wowza... Van is really staring to come online with his personal toys. Looking great!