Get this noob thing out of the way

**Skipped_Link** · January 26th, 2009

I hate introductions but one has to start somewhere,
I'm a member on several sites, & recieved a PM saying I should check this one out, I have to say it looks pretty cool, ( and some what local)
My location is rural northern NV, I have several friends in Reno/sparks that want me to pay a visit & do some wheeling, looks like this site has a lot of people that are in the know on all the good spots in that area,
I recognize a few screen names here so for some I guess this is not much of an introduction, more of an "oh great that guy again"
Any way hope to meet some of you in person on one or more of your trails,

**BIG BLUE** · January 26th, 2009

Welcome and how rural is rural...

and feel free to post pics!
We are all picture whores.

**Hardcore-CashMoney** · January 26th, 2009

Ah so maybe you were they guy I pm'd the link to this site too, Welcome man

**Skipped_Link** · January 26th, 2009

Here are a couple pics,

Rural is Golconda, about 15 miles east of winnemucca, it's not to bad, but some city folk would think we're the Clampets out here,

**Sierra Valley** · January 26th, 2009

Welcome to the board. I've been watching your build on pirate and cant wait to see your rig in action sometime soon. Think you need to bring it on over to Bronco Canyon and give it a shot.

**jeeper89** · January 26th, 2009

welcome to the forum.. and great looking buggy you have

**L.D.** · January 26th, 2009

I too have read the entire build thread on pirate. awsom, awsom work. I had you figured for Winnemucca, and working at the mine. so was I close? it's good to see ya on the board.

**wix** · January 26th, 2009

Another pirate fan here. Never could get over them axles and the work you did to them!

**RADDONKEY** · January 26th, 2009

Welcome to the site. SaWEET Buggy. I am also looking forward to seeing it in person.

**Hardcore-CashMoney** · January 27th, 2009

wow man that is a sweet rig

**4xyota** · January 27th, 2009

hellsya the monster buggy

those axles are insane

**MR.ROCKAPE** · January 27th, 2009

I HAVENT SEEN THE BUILD BUT I HAVE SEEN PICS OF YOUR BUGGY OVER THERE....HOW ABOUT SOME SPECS FOR THE GUYS THAT MISSED YOUR BUILD......EVEN A LINK MIGHT WORK!!!!

LOOKS COOL!

WELCOME!!!

**Skipped_Link** · January 27th, 2009

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Originally Posted by L.D.

I had you figured for Winnemucca, and working at the mine. so was I close?

Yup, you are right on the money, I'm a small vehicles mechanic at Twin creeks mine

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.ROCKAPE

HOW ABOUT SOME SPECS FOR THE GUYS THAT MISSED YOUR BUILD......EVEN A LINK MIGHT WORK!!!!

Here's the link to the build thread,

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...t=skipped_link

Specs are, tube chassis, rear engine, 2.5 ton front loader rockwells, 4 wheel steer,
Rear axle is welded with 2 inch Ouverson parts, forn is stock shafts (1.75 inners 1.875 outers) detroit no spin, trangulated 4-link with 16" travel king coilovers, (front & rear)
engine is a prtty much stock EFI 460 that was freshend up, & a little cam, home made headers, & air intake,
C-6 tranny, twin sticked 205, 1350 drive shafts,
49-21-17 Iroks on 17x12 Marsh 40 bolt beadlocks,

Thats most of the cool junk,

Here is the most recent video I have, The camera work is not the best, but when we go out it's hard to find someone to video, most of us are drivng, we can be out for 8 hrs & not get 30 min worth of vid,

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...run_210207.htm

**MR.ROCKAPE** · January 27th, 2009

NOW, I WANTED TO SEE THE SUBARU FULLY GETTIN IT!!!!

COOL VID NOW I MIGHT JUST HAVE A REASON TO KEEP THE DODGE!!!!

AND IM SURE YOU GOT RADDONKEYS GEARS TURNING......HE IS SITTING ON SOME PARTS FOR A ROCKWELL BUGGY BUILD!!!

**Sierra Valley** · January 27th, 2009

Thanks for the video. Man that thing is sick! You definitely need to come to Reno and hit up some trails so we can come drool on your buggy!

**Sierra Valley** · January 27th, 2009

Are you running water or anything in the front tires?

**Skipped_Link** · January 27th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Sierra Valley

Are you running water or anything in the front tires?

No not at this time, I'm fairly new to the rocks so I'm still learning the tricks, I'm also still working the bugs out of the machine, water might come in handy, but it already weighs 5500 lbs

**MR.ROCKAPE** · January 27th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Skipped_Link

No not at this time, I'm fairly new to the rocks so I'm still learning the tricks, I'm also still working the bugs out of the machine, water might come in handy, but it already weighs 5500 lbs

IF IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GETTING FRONT END LIGHT ON STEEP CLIMBS....WATER WILL BE A BIG IMPROVEMENT!!!I RESISTED FOREVER,BUT ONCE I DID IT IM A FIRM BELIEVER.

**Sierra Valley** · January 27th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Skipped_Link

No not at this time, I'm fairly new to the rocks so I'm still learning the tricks, I'm also still working the bugs out of the machine, water might come in handy, but it already weighs 5500 lbs

I was just thinking it could be helpful in the front with you having most of your weight in the rear. Then again that front axle and tires are pretty heavy themselves.

**Brizzman** · January 27th, 2009

Way cool buggy. I still haven't read the whole build thread.

I read some of it last year, but don't really go to pirate that often.