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Post by gearbuster on Mar 20, 2012 8:37:28 GMT -6
Received this Barris bed buggy in super sad shape.  I am a addict for wild show cars so the process begins.. As you can see from the photos the frame and all was in a bad way with glue and broken parts. Here is a little walk along the restore of the bed buggy.. Enjoy.. The beginning..  Bed Frame rebuild from styrene ...  Front axle hanger, bed frame and rear engine mount straightened...  New engine. Need to finish stacks and pipes..had to make 1 intake piece from styrene..Never know where you would find the parts..  The almost finished frame and engine.. Frame is champagne gold.  Stay tuned for more updates later on in the week. I just can't let this one dye.. Hardest part is going to be the headlights..Unless someone has any ideas of a kit that has similar lights..  |
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Post by donculley on Mar 20, 2012 8:45:39 GMT -6
Looking good so far , keep us posted- Its good to see a restoration from such a gluebomb!
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Post by Dennis M on Mar 20, 2012 9:29:06 GMT -6
Save that baby'looking good so far.
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Mar 20, 2012 9:36:17 GMT -6
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Post by ironheadchopper on Mar 20, 2012 11:19:01 GMT -6
Now you tell him!! The headlights are going to be tough.
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Post by redbaron on Mar 20, 2012 14:29:47 GMT -6
Great build
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Post by kettlekettle on Mar 20, 2012 15:39:31 GMT -6
looking good so far.
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Post by gearbuster on Mar 20, 2012 18:21:45 GMT -6
Thanks guys.. I like challenges for great show pieces..
Yea..Now you tell me funnybug...LOL ;D ;D ;D ;D
I just happen to have another that needs restored so..I will use that one.. The frame is shot on the other..
And the headlights.. Yea..I kinda figured that. I will have to replicate them as close to I can.
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Mar 20, 2012 18:26:20 GMT -6
Post the lights . I have a parts box ....you never know
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Post by gearbuster on Mar 20, 2012 18:59:20 GMT -6
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Post by bronzegiant on Mar 21, 2012 12:02:13 GMT -6
PM sent but in case anyone else is interested, I'm casting these at $3.99 a pair. Let me know if you're interested.
Steve
"BronzeGiant"
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Post by gearbuster on Mar 23, 2012 8:32:43 GMT -6
Here is where I am at on the rebuild. The bed part added along with a few detail. Thanks to Terry( MustangMalitia) for the Leopard print for the Blanket cover. The sheet material is vinyl patch material. Roof color is champagne peral, Engine mounted. Last picture is the final test fit of parts.... I hope but don't see it coming that way.. These rebuilds take alot of fit,measure,fit,measure...for sure..  Hope you guys are enjoying the walk through this build..    |
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Post by redbaron on Mar 23, 2012 16:53:02 GMT -6
Cool build, does anyone know how much one of these kits costs or were I can get one
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 23, 2012 17:34:07 GMT -6
Lookin good!
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Post by gearbuster on Mar 23, 2012 17:52:07 GMT -6
redbaron, Ebay or a friend who has one stashed somewhere...
Headlights found.. Thanks Steve....Pmed back..
Funnybug,
Dug out the T buggy parts car I had. Next one will get the frame. A little stretching and will fit..
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Post by gearbuster on Mar 26, 2012 8:38:28 GMT -6
Give a big shove over the weekend.. Almost on the done list. Made the exhaust pipes from styrene and aluminum tube. Now to wait on the headlights and make the wheelie bars. The windshield frame is in the repair stages.. Made a real nice display piece for the showrod shelf.. Been a fun and long awaited project to do. Now if I only had the other one done this far..    |
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Post by Dennis M on Mar 26, 2012 10:27:56 GMT -6
Great job & what a fantastic save. Dennis  |
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Post by ironheadchopper on Mar 26, 2012 10:42:44 GMT -6
Nice save.
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Post by RatRod on Mar 26, 2012 18:04:38 GMT -6
Very nice Steve!!! I have always loved this show rod too, and would like to see Round 2 bring this one back to reality. Your save is fantastic!!!
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Post by gearbuster on Mar 26, 2012 18:23:08 GMT -6
Thanks For the comments guys.. I had a blast saving this one.
I agree RatRod.. Would be nice to bring back some of the old kits..
And maybe some new ones...
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 26, 2012 23:17:38 GMT -6
Nice job!
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Post by bronzegiant on Apr 27, 2012 20:04:17 GMT -6
I never did get your order for the headlights.....just sayin'
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Post by wheels on Apr 29, 2012 7:38:04 GMT -6
Looks great!
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Post by 4speed on Jun 6, 2012 16:45:06 GMT -6
That came out really Good! Nice Save!!
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Post by gfgcollects on Jun 15, 2012 10:58:38 GMT -6
From the first photo posted to what you achieved... it's a miracle. Like they say at a hockey game... enormous save! Gerry G |
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Post by "ScratchFever" on Jun 24, 2013 21:05:26 GMT -6
Nice save Gearbuster..........sweet build my friend........  |
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Post by AL on Jun 25, 2013 0:25:07 GMT -6
KILLER . . . . I Love It.
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