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This
"UGLY DUCKLING" is what we started with,along with a T trailer that we
bought in 1995.We had a lot of work ahead of us to get it to a finished
product.And to top it all off...no garage !! It was at the mercy of the
weather that we did get it finished.Of course weather did cause some delays,and
only being able to work on it in the summer created a major delay.But we
had plenty of time to plan and order new parts..
The first step in the teardown was to take everything
off of the buggy and check out the frame The
engine was scrap and that was the first item to order....the case !!! We
stripped the frame to bare metal and replaced tubes as needed. All in all
the frame was in pretty good shape.I did replace the top bars with lower
bars and slanted the windshield back 8". Grinding off past owners ideas
and mistakes proved to be a chore. The frame is a Berrien 902 with an added
on rear cage. I liked that idea because it gave me places to put my fuel
tank,oil cooler,coil and crankcase breather..
Once the grinding and repairing was completed,it was time to primer the
frame and apply the finish coats of paint.On calm days the frame was painted
with 3 primer coats and 6 finish coats.Then 3 coats of clear to finish
it off and make it easier to wash the mud off !!!
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