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by **Faron** » 25 Fri Aug, 2006 10:44 pm

Ryan and I went and picked up his Buggy/Rollcage on Wednesday. I have it in my garage because I told him that I would smooth out the welds and prime it up. Here is my problem, I dont know what is better to use. I have been using Bondo, but cant keep from wondering if lead or something else would be better. What do you guys think?

I also took my buggy down to get a Front & Rear Bumper made! I am excited to get it back.

by **David O'** » 26 Sat Aug, 2006 12:05 am

The amount of dust and heat required to work with lead would not be worth the health hazards! Stick with the bondo and wear a mask!

by **Aquabuggy** » 26 Sat Aug, 2006 7:15 am

Well come on lets see the pics of Ryan's buggy & new cage. If the cage is anything like yours its got to be super nice.

by **Faron** » 26 Sat Aug, 2006 7:51 am

Thank you! I will ask Ryan if he minds me posting the photos for him today sometime. I cant wait to get them both on the road!!!

by **blackthree4me** » 26 Sat Aug, 2006 8:32 am

you could always use JB weld and come back with a dremel tool
and a stone after it drys
blackthree4me

by **Faron** » 26 Sat Aug, 2006 10:38 pm

JB Weld? REALLY! That sounds much to simple...can you paint it!

by **Faron** » 26 Sat Aug, 2006 11:30 pm

by **Texasbuggys** » 27 Sun Aug, 2006 8:54 am

That cage looks great! It is going to be another sweet buggy coming soon!

by **carlos del carpio** » 27 Sun Aug, 2006 1:12 pm

metal prep is the key.. don't use a grind wheel, you should use a sanding flap disk.. I'd say 80% of the smoothness will come from that.. after that, use a PALM SANDER with 60 grit, you won't believe how nice it comes out.. then, the THIN layer of filler... good luck!

by **Aquabuggy** » 27 Sun Aug, 2006 6:32 pm

Lookin good, Ive always liked that hood style.

by **Faron** » 27 Sun Aug, 2006 10:00 pm

I tryed your idea Carlos.....Seems to be working like a charm! Thank you!

by **carlos del carpio** » 31 Thu Aug, 2006 1:10 am

aaw, sweet! NOW POST PICS AHAHAHAHH! 8-)

by **staggerwing** » 31 Thu Aug, 2006 8:36 am

Very handsome cage! What's a typical gauge for a cage? Tubing thickness that is.

by **blackthree4me** » 31 Thu Aug, 2006 11:50 am

i would think all the supports could be of .090" wall
but the main hoop should be at least .120" DOM
Drawn Over Mandrell
the tighter curved pieces look well but are realy unsafe from a structural
standpoint
I was told 4" radi for every 1" of diamiter 2" OD= 8" raidus bend
just like in the picks
did you guys
re designe the mounting points to attach at the flange or are they still on the pan?
I see they are still on the pan ?
Blackthree4me

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