dunefreak Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well here it is. Some of you may know what happened to me back in January of this year, some of you don't. I didn't feel like posting anything about it at the time because it was kind of a sore subject for me and my friend that was involved. The kinda short version of the story is this: I was in a bad spot and a bad time at the dunes and got hit by my buddy's rail. It was pretty scary, but in the end it couldn't have turned out much better. The old car suffered some minor bends in some of the main frame tubes. It was about the same price or cheaper for Larry (Short Sand Cars) to just replace the frame all together. Luckily my insurance company (Allstate) completely covered the whole thing thank god. Other than a small cut on my wrist and my knee getting banged up a little, luckily nobody was hurt. It could have been much worse. So...since the accident I have been pretty paranoid about safety. I talked with Larry about doing the new frame in chromolly instead of mild steel. He had no problem doing whatever I wanted. It was slightly more, but I didn't care about price at this point. I had him do this frame out of .095 chromolly and added lots more bracing to it. He added full size braced bars to the front end and x-braced them. We also x-braced the roof. B-pillars were added along with some more support below them. Bracing was put in between the lower front control arms. The cross bracing was up'd from 7/8" to 1". The bar behind the seat was also up'd from 1" to 1 1/4". Then came the fun part. Time for a new color. Out with the old and in with the new. I loved the blue but felt it was ginxed. I went with a satin black frame with the bright green metallic panels and accents. I think it came out awesome. I love it even more than the last car. It weighes about 100-150 lbs more, but it doesn't feel much different in power. I still want to add a turbo one of these days though. Here are some more pics... New car next to the old chassis pictured here whic is now FO SALE should I be sad? NAH! Just look at the new car! loading the old chassis up in the back of the truck Here's me getting a pic with Larry and Nannette Short. They have got to be some of the nicest people to ever deal with. 200% customer satisfaction!!!! http://shortsandcars.com/ It sucked driving ALL the way back up to Salt Lake City, BUT we managed to squeeze in a trip to LITTLE SAHARA on the way back. That place is AWESOME. (I'll get more into that in the trip report ) But here are a few pics of the car in the sand! Pictures don't even to it justice, You gotta see this green in the sun and in person. Needless to say. I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrider71 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Looks great Pete ! What ya lookin to get for the old frame ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptNkllm Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Wow Pete that thing looks AWESOME!!! I like it!! Now I cant wait to go out with ya to Dumont and see you run it... Looks great man Capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Looks great Pete ! What ya lookin to get for the old frame ? Thanks John. I asked Larry what he thought it was worth. He said that frame new with what it currently has (fully tabbed, side panels, floor panels, gas tank straps, rear carrier, radiator, rear trailing arms, and all the mounts) would run about 4-5K. He siad with just the couple bars that are slightly tweeked it is still well worth about 2K. So I will probably be putting it up in the classifieds sometime soon if a friend of mine doesn't want it first. I thought of keeping it too and building another car, but ...ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 im not much of a fan of green but damn dude that turned out sweeeeet. Cant wait to come over and see it in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunelover Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Nice car!!! Glad you were able to make use of it this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 That satin black is a great idea holds up to the sand blast and shouldn't spot (from oil etc) like the flat. Man I wish my car wasn't gloss black... Anyways, new car looks SWEET and all's well that ends well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Let me add a couple of pics here myself! Getting ready for the first dune run!! First sand!! I left a puddle of....................drool on it! I got second ride! Thanks again Pete! It just flew over those rollers! Yiah! Yiah! MAFACAZZZZZ!!!! I am still grinning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsky70 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Damn, that thing looks sweeet.... I was waiting to see those colors from what you showed me at the shop, Congrats on the new ride...SF Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks for all the compliments guys! And thanks for the extra pics, Jodi. Glad I was able to squeeze a ride in for ya. I was about to load up and said wait a sec. Jodi NEEDS a ride before we leave otherwise I will never hear the end of it. Good times. That satin black is a great idea holds up to the sand blast and shouldn't spot (from oil etc) like the flat. Man I wish my car wasn't gloss black... Anyways, new car looks SWEET and all's well that ends well. Yeah I thought long and hard about the black. Black shows alot of blemishes very easily so I was hesitant to do it, but the satin is perfect. It won't show too much sand blast and is also pretty easy to touch up. Thanks, I love it. Looking forward to finally meeting up for soem runs now that I have my car back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Damn Pete- that car looks gooood. Nice choice on colors too. Going to be a looooooooong summer for you. I bet you will squeeze out a full moon night run sooner or later. Have fun with the new toy and try to keep this one a tad bit longer! No Intercom? what gives? Edited May 27, 2008 by bp-guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazlay43 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 u go through a lot of rails but at least every time u get a new one they are nicer and nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duniemonkie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I swear that thing glows in the dark! Jodi, come over and clean the passenger seat... You were more excited than I was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well here it is. Other than a small cut on my wrist Damn Pete....all that time on the road is turnin you EMO??? Needless to say. I'm happy. thats what its all about ma man!!!! I showed the pics to string, he's all fired up.... good choice on the colors...gonna look good @ the D for holloween! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity_blondie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! Got Monkies text with the pic!! Congrats on the new upgraded ride. Glad you were able to get it out in the sand a bit and test run it!! I can only imagine the drool jodi got on your new green ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I swear that thing glows in the dark! Jodi, come over and clean the passenger seat... You were more excited than I was I thought I got it all!! Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Looks "BADASS"(In Joe Duners voice)... I'm glad you decided to stay with the "Baldy" front tires!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Congrats on the new car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior07 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 WTF GREEN JUST KIDDIN LOOKS SWEET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 No Intercom? what gives? Not yet. It can always be added later. I'd like to get one eventually. u go through a lot of rails but at least every time u get a new one they are nicer and nicer Tell me about it. Not anymore. This is it dammit!!!! Damn Pete....all that time on the road is turnin you EMO??? thats what its all about ma man!!!! I showed the pics to string, he's all fired up.... good choice on the colors...gonna look good @ the D for holloween! Fuggin EMO. Halloween is a no go for me in 08. I have different plans next season. Halloween has been bad luck every year for the past couple years. I am doing kickoff weekend at D, then a trip to G the week before Halloween this year. New car...new traditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am doing kickoff weekend at D, then a trip to G the week before Halloween this year. New car...new traditions. you know im there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Just went over and saw that in person....One thing to say.....BAD AZZZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 nice...... wont have any trouble seeing you in the dunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randog Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Awesome Pete! I thought you were gonna get the BIG holes in the side panels this time?? Dude, I'm stoked for you guys. Yiah MuffHuggin' Yiah. You gonna bring it to Havasizzzle so we can see it in person??? Great colors. Very original. I like it mang. R- :foshizz: Oh yeah, Them lights look awesome on your car. Edited May 27, 2008 by Randog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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